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Experts to speak at financial crisis forum

Economic and financial faculty experts from six northwest Indiana colleges and universities will share their insights on the nation's current financial and credit crisis at 8:30 a.m. Friday in Alumni Hall of Purdue University Calumet's Student Union and Library (north of 173rd Street, just east of Woodmar Avenue).

Faculty experts from the participating institutions will offer explanations, details and interpretations about the history of the current crisis; stipulations, pros and cons about the government's $700 billion bail-out plan; and international and regional/local implications of the market crisis. A panel of 12 experts also will respond to questions.

Free parking is available in the lot south of the Student Union and Library, as well as in the parking garage on the east side of campus.

Admission is free, but due to limited seating, those planning to attend should register by calling (219) 989-2388.

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Cambridge Companies joins NWI Forum

Cambridge Companies, a consulting, design and construction firm that helps facilitate quick changes and larger scale jobs, has become a member the Northwest Indiana Forum, said Forum President and Chief Executive Officer Vince Galbiati. Forum members address the greatest economic, environmental and governmental issues facing the region.

Funded by membership contributions and grants, the Northwest Indiana Forum is a non-profit regional environmental and economic development membership organization serving northwest Indiana.

For more information on the Forum, contact Karen Lauerman, director of marketing and communications, at (219) 763-6303, ext. 181 or visit www.nwiforum.org.