My invitation to attend the Rocky Mountain Economic Summit later this week is to attend as member of the media. This designation might strike some people as unusual. Here are my media credentials:
- Blogging since November 4, 2004, probably averaging more than a post a day, including live-blogging several conferences and events.
- Teaching economics for journalists between 1979 and 1994.
- Writing numerous columns for various newspapers. (here are just a few)
- Appearances on CBC, CBC-TV, TVO, and CTV discussing economics issues.
- Play-by-play baseball announcer for the London Tigers (radio) and the London Werewolves (radio and television).
- Member of the Canadian Curling Reporters association, reporting from national and international championships.
While I am at the Summit, I will try to live-blog the sessions I attend, as I have for other conferences I have attended. (e.g., see here and here)
My attendance at the summit is supported by several sponsors, including the Department of Economics at The University of Regina.