Jeff Thredgold has been helping people understand the tangled maze of the economy and financial markets for over three decades. His career includes 23 years with $100 billion KeyCorp, one of the nation's largest financial services companies, where he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Economist. He is currently economic consultant to $55 billion Zions Bancorporation, which has banks in ten states.

Jeff is the author of four books including econAmerica, an in-depth assessment of the current U.S. economy, its future drivers and the impact on Americans' finances for the next 20 years.  As the only economist in the world to have ever earned the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation, Jeff Thredgold's humorous and light style makes a discussion about the economy approachable, interesting, and fun.

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ABOUT Jeff Thredgold   (+/-)

Astute Adviser to Multinational Corporations

Jeff Thredgold is President of Thredgold Economic Associates, a professional speaking and economic consulting company.  For the past 34 years, Jeff has penned a weekly economic and financial newsletter, now titled The Tea Leaf and published as a service to his many corporate and government clients.  His company also produces quarterly economic reports and a monthly small business index tailored specifically to various clients' industries and interests.

 Providing Intelligent Insight on Complex Issues

Jeff is a frequent guest and commentator on several leading news programs and networks including CNBC and CNN and is quoted regularly in the nation's financial press. He is a monthly contributor to the national publication Blue Chip Financial Forecasts and quarterly USA TODAY economic forecast surveys.

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U.S. Economic & Financial Outlook:  Your Money, Your World, Your Family...The Future

An entertaining, informative, and humorous "tour" of the U.S. and global economy, financial markets, education, employment, retirement, and more,  Jeff provides a clear and focused picture of what's happening in the economy and how it affects the future of your finances.  Drawing from his latest book, econAmerica, he shares the four key factors, or Silver Bullets, that will combine to create a strong American economy in coming years.

Emerging From Recession Stronger Than Ever

This presentation includes an up-to-the-minute and entertaining discussion of the economy and financial markets, as well as valuable tips to help your company survive and thrive as the recession ends.  Discussion includes gaining market share, attracting talented people, and recognizing that "We Will Get Through This!"

Money & Music

Looking for something new for your next dinner event or client function?  Money & Music is a distinct and engaging program that combines the talents of Jeff Thredgold with his wife, pop violinist and recording artist Lynnette Thredgold. First, Jeff takes your audience on a fascinating and humorous tour of the economy and financial markets, revealing critical insights and dispelling common myths along the way. Then enjoy the incomparable musical entertainment of Lynnette, playing a passionate and energetic blend of pop, classical, Latin, blues and jazz-all on the violin. This dynamic duo might be just the ticket for your next special occasion.

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