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Tired of Agenda? Let's Talk Truth!

Sound, intelligent, informed answers. Please join us for a unique opportunity to engage with a panel of experts on today's hottest issues featuring:

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Rev. Robert A. Sirico
President and Co-Founder
Acton Institute

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Brian Wesbury
Chief Economist
First Trust Advisors, L.P.

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Nathan Bond
CEO
Rifle Paper Co.

For more information or to register, contact Nick Porter at (616) 454-3080 or [email protected]

For more information about the Acton Institute in Chicago, contact Jim Healy at (630) 961-0326 or [email protected]


Rev. Robert A. Sirico is the president and co-founder of the Acton Institute and the pastor at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, both in Grand Rapids, MI. A regular writer and commentator on religious, political, economic, and social issues, Rev. Sirico’s contributions have been carried by the New York Times, the Wall Street JournalForbes, the Washington Times, CNN, ABC, CBS, NPR, and the BBC, among others. In his popular book, Defending the Free Market: The Moral Case for a Free Economy, Rev. Sirico shows how a free economy is not only the best way to meet society’s material needs but also the surest protection of human dignity against government encroachment.

Brian Wesbury is a senior fellow at The Heartland Institute and Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors L.P., a financial services firm based in Lisle, Illinois. He also serves on the Board of Advisors to First Trust Capital Partners, an affiliated private-equity firm. The Wall Street Journal ranked Mr.Wesbury the nation's #1 U.S. economic forecaster in 2001 and USA Today ranked him as one of the nation's top 10 forecasters in 2004.

Nathan Bond is co-owner and CEO at Rifle Paper Co., an international stationery and lifestyle brand based in Winter Park, Florida. Originally from Orlando, Nathan left college early to become a full-time musician and toured in a band for nearly five years before leaving to partner with his wife Anna to help develop her growing stationery business. Nathan’s role is key to cultivating business relationships, managing quality manufacturing, finances, and overseeing the operations of the company. He was recently named to Forbes magazine's 30 Under 30 list of young game changers, movers and makers. Rifle Paper Co. has also received recognition for its success by ranking on the Inc. 500 list of the fastest privately owned companies in America.

Event Details

Start Date

Location

University Club of Chicago
76 East Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60603
United States

Schedule

6pm: Registration (Cocktail Party with hors d'oeuvres & cash bar )
7pm: Program: Presentations and Q & A (Dessert reception to follow)

Tickets

$25 - Individuals
$15 - Students

*The University Club maintains a dress code of business casual attire. No jeans allowed.