WHO: UNLV Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER): Keith Schwer, director, and Constant Tra, associate director.

WHAT: 18th annual economic outlook conference.

WHEN: June 23, from 8 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

WHERE: The Mirage Hotel & Casino, Grand Ballroom

DETAILS:The conference is open to the public. Until June 16, registration is $80 for one person and $75 per person for two or more people. After June 16, the registration fee is $90 per person. The cost includes printed copies of the presentation materials. Interested parties may register at http://cber.unlv.edu/outlook/2009myoutlook.html, via phone at (702) 895-3191 or via e-mail cber@unlv.nevada.edu.

MEDIA: There is no cost for media to attend. However, media must register for a credential prior to the conference by calling (702) 895-3191.

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UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of 28,000 students and 3,300 faculty and staff. Founded in 1957, the university offers more than 220 undergraduate, master's and doctoral degree programs. UNLV is located on a 332-acre campus in dynamic Southern Nevada and is classified in the category of Research Universities (high research activity) by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.