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NEMA Confidence Index Up Slightly
Despite some reports from respondents to the contrary, the NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) inched up in April 2003.
The current-conditions index for North America brightened slightly in April compared to March. Even though the April Federal Reserve Beige Book reports weak economic conditions in most regions of the country, some factors point to a brighter outlook in the second half. Energy prices have been declining steadily since the increased uncertainty about oil supplies in the Middle East has largely dissipated. Moreover, the value of the dollar has declined significantly against the currencies of many of the nation's largest trading partners including Canada and Europe, which is helping to improve the balance of trade by expanding exports and dampening demand for imports.
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Industry Calendar
Jan. 21-24, 2009
NAED Western Region Conference:
Palm Desert, Calif.; National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED),
(314) 991-9000,
www.naed.org
Feb. 25-28, 2009
NAED South-Central Region Conference:
Orlando, Fla.; NAED,
(314) 991-9000,
www.naed.org
March 10-14
Electronic House Expo Spring 2009:
Orlando, Fla.; EH Publishing,
508-663-1500,
www.naed.org
March 17-20
Electric West Conference:
Las Vegas, Penton Media Exhibitions,
203-358-3704,
www.electricshow.com
March 18-21
NEMRA Annual Conference:
Orlando, Fla.; National Electrical Manufacturers Representatives Association,
800-446-3672,
www.nemra.org
April 19-23
NAILD Convention:
Scottsdale, Ariz.; National Association of Independent Lighting Distributors (NAILD),
716-875-3670,
www.naild.org
April 20-23
A-D Electrical Supply Division Network Meeting:
Houston; Affiliated Distributors (A-D),
610-977-3100,
www.mya-d.net
April 29-May 1
2009 Equity/EDN Annual Meeting:
Dallas; Equity/EDN Electrical Associates;
800-373-1894,
www.equityedn.org
May 3-4
Lightfair International:
New York; AMC Inc.;
204-220-2004, www.lightfair.com
May 4-7
Windpower 2009 Chicago:
American Wind Energy Association (AWEA);
202-383-2512
May 16-20
NAED National Electrical Leadership Summit:
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; NAED;
888-791-2512; www.naed.org
June 28-July 1
Women in Industry Forum:
Santa Fe, N.M.; NAED;
888-791-2512; www.naed.org
July 30-August 1
NAED LEAD Conference:
Orlando, Fla.; NAED;
888-791-2512; www.naed.org
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