FEI Launches Series of "Washington Policy Update" Events in Major U.S. Markets to Analyze Impact of Key National Policies

Series to Kick-off with Chicago "Washington Policy Update for the Heartland"

Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget Policy Director to Provide Keynote Remarks on U.S. Deficit and Tax Reform

CHICAGO and MORRISTOWN, N.J., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Financial Executives International (FEI), a professional association for senior-level financial executives from both major public and private companies, today announced that it will launch a series of Washington Policy Update events in major financial markets across the United States.  The series will commence in Chicago on June 12th at the Metropolitan Club with the "Washington Policy Update for the Heartland." Co-hosted by the FEI Chicago chapter, this half-day event will bring together key business and government leaders to offer valuable insight into the policy questions facing senior financial executives and their companies in the Midwest.

"Washington Policy Update for the Heartland" will include interactive discussions on timely issues such as policy and business impacts from deficit reform, prospects for fundamental tax reform, and the implementation of the healthcare and Dodd-Frank financial reform laws. The event will also offer keynote remarks from Marc Goldwein, Policy Director, Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget; Senior Policy Analyst, Fiscal Policy Program, New America Foundation, who will present: View from Washington: U.S. Fiscal and Economic Outlook. Goldwein recently served as Senior Budget Analyst for the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, better known as the congressional "Super Committee" and also staffed the Bowles-Simpson National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform.

"The activity inside the beltway plays a critical role in the health of U.S. businesses and in this election year, CFOs and other senior financial executives are closely monitoring public policy developments," said Marie Hollein, President and Chief Executive Officer, Financial Executives International.  "We are pleased to be able to collaborate with our local chapters to provide important updates to business leaders and offer a forum for further collaboration. Chicago is one of the largest business districts in the U.S. and also has one of our largest chapters, and we are pleased to be able to partner with them on this inaugural regional event." 

Following the kick-off in Chicago, additional events are planned for Dallas and the Bay Area in 2012 and 2013. FEI previously hosted the 2010 and 2011 "Washington Policy Conference" in Washington, D.C. which were one-of a-kind forums for business and government thought leaders to network and discuss the most prevalent issues and updates in policy and regulation.

The event is open to FEI members and business professionals interested in gaining inside-the-beltway perspective and insight into the complex policy questions facing senior financial executives today.  Registration for the event is open and additional information can be found at www.financialexecutives.org/policy.

About FEI
Financial Executives International is the leading advocate for the views of corporate financial management. Its 15,000 members hold policy-making positions as chief financial officers, treasurers and controllers at companies from every major industry. FEI enhances member professional development through peer networking, career management services, conferences, teleconferences and publications. Members participate in the activities of 86 chapters, 74 in the U.S., 11 in Canada and 1 in Japan. FEI is headquartered in Morristown, NJ, with additional offices in Washington, D.C. and Toronto.  Visit www.financialexecutives.org for more information.

The Chicago Chapter of FEI has more than 600 members representing a broad spectrum of companies. Chapter membership provides the opportunity to interact and network with local senior financial leaders. Visit www.financialexecutives.org/fly/FEIChicagoChapter.

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