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2019 U.S. State and Local Government Credit Forum
 


We are pleased to invite you to join us for our 2019 State and Local Government Credit Forum on Tuesday, May 14 in Chicago.

S&P Global Ratings senior analysts will share their views, answer questions and engage in discussions focused on State and Local Government credit trends and outlooks for 2019.





The event begins with a luncheon at 11:45 a.m., followed by a presentation by Rick Mattoon, Senior Economist and Economic Advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

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After our keynote speaker, S&P analysts will address the risks and opportunities of the sector with a particular focus on Chicago and the region. 

Topics include:
  • How a macroeconomic slowdown could impact state and local credit strength in the region and around the country
  • S&P’s views on the challenges facing the state of Illinois and major issuers such as Chicago and Cook County
  • How the state environment impacts both local and higher education institutions, including the Chicago Board of Education and Illinois universities and community colleges
  • The changing face of pension and OPEB liability drivers and funding assumptions that could inform credit risk
  • Why coastal communities aren’t the only regions susceptible to ESG-related pressures
S&P Global Ratings Speakers include:
  • Geoff Buswick, Sector Leader, Governments
  • Jane Ridley, Sector Leader, Local Governments
  • Carol Spain, Primary Analyst for Chicago and Illinois
  • Todd Tauzer, Pension Actuary
  • Jessica Wood, Sector Leader, Higher Education and Charter Schools
  • Blake Yocom, Primary Analyst for Chicago Public Schools

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We look forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,


Jane Ridley
Senior Director
Local Governments Ratings - U.S. Public Finance
S&P Global Ratings

Geoff Buswick
Managing Director
Governments Ratings - U.S. Public Finance
S&P Global Ratings



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