Public Speaking
Engaging and candid speakers to keynote your next event
The Center for Economic Forecasting and Development is a top-tier resource for keynote and business speakers.
Our engaging experts are in demand across North America whether delivering an economic forecast to a city council, a meeting of county economic developers, or an industry convention. The Center’s experts are natural teachers who deliver current economic and policy insights to audiences with varying levels of economic and financial sophistication.
Presentations are designed to meet clients’ needs – discussions can be tailored to focus on a geographic region, industry, or other parameter – and are always based on the most recent data available.
Recent Audiences
- California State Controller
- Mojave Water Agency
- Fair Housing Council, Riverside County
- Coldwell Banker
- California Newspaper Publishers Association
- San Bernardino County EDA
- Colliers International
- California Mortgage Bankers Association
- Building Industry Association
- California State Association of Counties
- Alameda County
- Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce
- California and Nevada Credit Union League
- USC Gould School of Law
- State Farm Insurance
- San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools
- City of Moreno Valley, temporary temperature control solutions
- San Diego County Apartment Association
- California Mortgage Bankers Association
- Riverside County EDA
- International Council of Shopping Centers
- Beech Street Capital
More Information
Contact Director of Communications Victoria Pike Bond at victoria.bond@ucr.edu or 415-457-6030 to learn more about engaging a Beacon Economics’ speaker.
Reaction & Commentary
“Based on your presentation, I called my real estate agent and within the week was out of the transaction. That was easily the best decision I could have made.”
“Those of you who have never seen a Chris Thornberg speech are in for a treat.”
“You were a total smash hit, knocked it outta the park. The Chamber president told me you were worth every dime.”
“…your presentation yesterday was timely and extremely relevant to our business and personal lives. Exactly what we wanted.”
