Date: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at the Cynwyd Club, Bala Cynwyd, PA
Time: Networking, 5:30 PM; Dinner, 6:30 PM; Talk and Business Session, 7:30 PM

Current Views on the Global Economic Condition & General Market Overview

Joe Battipaglia
Stifel Nicolaus

Abstract: This talk will cover macro-level discussion of the US & Global markets and the global economies that derive and drive them. Many who watch markets today draw comparisons to the early 1930s and conclude that the end of robust, global, Keynesian-style stimulus might drive today's economy right back into the ditch. For those of us who have been concerned about the potential for a rapidly growing government to dampen the "animal spirits" of private enterprise, we are not entirely convinced that some restraint doesn't come without its benefits as well. So we wait to see how the shifting attitudes of governments in regard to spending play out in the real economy.

Biography: Joe Battipaglia is market strategist for the private client group at Stifel Nicolaus and the Chief Investment Officer of Washington Crossing Advisors. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Boston College and earned his M.B.A. at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania . Mr. Battipaglia is featured frequently on national television and is often quoted in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and other publications. He was formerly the CIO at Ryan Beck & Co., and held a number of executive positions at Gruntal & Co. Earlier, Mr. Battipaglia was a financial analyst for the Exxon Corporation and worked as a securities analyst at Elkins & Co.

Location: The Cynwyd Club, 332 Trevor Lane, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. From I-76 drive S on City Line Ave. (US Rte. 1). Turn right on Conshohocken State Rd. (Rte. 23); stay in right lane. After second light watch for white left-turn arrows painted on street (about .14 mi/750 ft). Do not follow Rte. 23 left at turn but instead go straight ahead onto Llandrillo Rd. (passing to right of Valley Press printing). In one block bear left onto Trevor Lane at stop sign. Clubhouse and parking are on the left. Please park in lot if space is available; otherwise park on Trevor Lane. If lost, call the club at 610-667-4524, ext. 2. MAP

Reservation: To make or cancel a dinner reservation, e-mail CCNReservations@aol.com or call the ACS office at 215-382-1589 (leave message if necessary). Fee, including food and beverages (wine, beer & sodas), is $25 if reserved by Wednesday, September 8, $35 afterwards.  Late reservations and walk-ins subject to availability. Payment is due at the door. No-shows will be invoiced. Please state any special food requirements. There is no charge for talk only; registration is suggested using contact information above.