Bill Conerly: Economic Consulting, Speaking, Writing

What the Audiences Are Saying About Bill Conerly's Presentations

photo of bill » "Our Industry & Economic Outlook Conference was a huge success due to Dr. Conerly's participation in our program! Dr. Conerly's speaking style turned a sometimes dull and lethargic topic into an inspired and energetic presentation that created a buzz throughout the room that left the audience wanting to hear more." Eric Armstrong, National Fluid Power Association

» "Bill was excellent. I couldn't be more pleased." Christopher Stevenson, Credit Union Executives Society (CUES)

» "Following his excellent and humor-filled presentation, audience members engaged in a spirited dialogue with Bill in the Q&A session. It is a mark of a highly effective speaker when people linger long afterwards to ask additional questions; Thanks to Bill for a most informative and valuable program." Jason Garrett & Melody Vollman, Commercial Finance Association - Mid-South Chapter

» "Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Based on the various responses we received from approximately 220 attendees, I am convinced that your excellent noon luncheon presentation helped to make this one of our most successful seminars yet." W. Dennie Emmans, Bank Holding Company Association.

» "Your presentation was absolutely perfect as our closing session. I appreciated your content as well as your sense of humor -- that's not how we stereotype economists!" Joyce Beach, Oregon Association of Realtors

» "You were the first male to speak at the Women in Banking Conference, and the women loved you!" Liz Wilson, Washington Bankers Association

» "Your presentation was outstanding! We were so impressed with your style of presentation. What talent--to make economics fun! We appreciated your humor and tailoring your presentation to our members." Donna Cameron, Washington Society of Association Executives

» "You did an outstanding job and I heard nothing but positive comments about this morning's event." Kathy A. Calcagno, Wells Fargo Bank

» "We were extremely pleased with your high-energy, entertaining, up-to-date, most informative presentation. You were a winner for us!" Cheryl Duvauchelle, Council of State Governments

» “As the highest rated speaker on our program, your remarks about the economy and its relationship to the financial services industry were relevant, timely and insightful. One of your greatest strengths is your ability to talk economics in an easy listening style. Participants appeared to be “taking it all in” without having to decipher what you were saying.” Becky Tongish, Kansas Bankers Association

» "Your economic update was a 'hit' with attendees. All attendee evaluations of your program were overwhelmingly positive. Your knowledge and expertise were evident. Not only was your presentation informative, it was entertaining as well." Jenny Champagne, National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors

» "The members spoke at length about the value and interest of your presentation and were very grateful to have you for the meeting. It is always nice to hear them continue the conversation during dinner." Tonia Sorrell-Neal, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors of Western Washington

» "Bill is a delight and easy to work with. The client thought he was great and delivered value to their group. I would definitely recommend Bill." Andrea Gold, Gold Stars Speakers Bureau

» "Every time you spoke, we got business." Chris Rasmussen, former president, Bank of the Northwest

» "You hit a home run with Bill." Note written by audience member to Brad London, Chicago Title after advisory board presentation.

» "Your presentation was very well received and helped make the evening a complete success. This is our fourth event of this type and our team unanimously agreed it was the best yet. I greatly appreciate your effort of meeting individually with the attendees before and after your prepared remarks. The tailoring of your presentation to the audience was especially helpful with such an affluent crowd." Brett D'Arcy, CBIZ Financial Solutions

» "Your presentation was right on the mark. I received more positive comments about you than any other presenter. We would not hesitate to recommend you to others or have you back for an encore performance." Bob Russell, President, Oregon Trucking Association

» "I don't have information from the formal surveys yet, but informally everyone I spoke with rated your presentation highly. The general feedback I've received is that you're the "best" economist we've had speak at our meeting. Just thought I would pass that along. You did a great job." Mike Crennen, Knife River Corporation

» "Your presentation was one of the highlights of the day, as evidenced by the evaluation forms. Your score was by far the highest of all the speakers and panels. Actually, your score is also higher than any of last year's scores. Interestingly, it is also significantly higher than the economist who spoke to our group last year. Your presentation was exactly what the planning committee was looking for informative, interesting and entertaining. Carol Nielsen-Hood, Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce

» "Your presentation was interesting, skillful and very humorous. The feedback from our members was nothing but positive!" Christine Bridston, Washington Association of County Officials

» "I have already heard a number of very positive comments. People found your presentation very interesting and entertaining at the same time." Kris Fassenfelt, Liberty Northwest

» "I heard only great things, particularly about your ability to address economic issues in an approachable fashion." Linda Navarro, Oregon Bankers Association

» "We received many positive comments about your presentation. Everyone enjoyed your professionalism as well as your sense of humor." William Haden, Bank of the Cascades

» "I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation. I was particularly happy you were able to discuss some of the issues in Clark County. We had a lot of compliments." John Karas, President, Riverview Asset Management

» "You are a master at your craft and a favorite of our audience." Jim Parker, UBS Fianancial Services

» "During the course of his nine-year stint with First Interstate, the engaging executive became known for the quick wit he displayed at numerous speaking engagements." The Business Journal

» "Bill Conerly has never let me down. His outstanding delivery commands attention, his message is understandable and always timely." Frank Brawner, former President, Oregon Bankers Association

» "Your presentation to ORA was the fourth time I have attended one of your economic forecasts and each time I find your depth and breadth of knowledge even more impressive. Your comments on the economy in general are insightful, well researched and, perhaps most important, you have the unique ability to distill them into language your listeners can understand and relate to. Your talent to entertain while imparting information is enviable. Our group was particularly impressed with your knowledge of the the remodeling industry; you obviously did your homework." Linda Schoffman, Oregon Remodelers Association

» "Bill Conerly is one of the most interesting and engaging speakers I have ever heard. The fact that he is a very funny man is a bonus." James A. Kronenberg, Associate Executive Director, Oregon Medical Association

» "I know I expressed my thanks and compliments for your presentation at our Washington CEO Economic Forecast Breakfast in December, but I want to say again what a terrific job you did. I continue to receive an occasional comment that it was the best we have had." Pat Fahey, President, Pacific Northwest Bank

» "Excellent job and all the comments were very positive Bill." Keith Hergesheimer, Vice President for Training, Banner Bank

» "Every year, Bill Conerly educates and entertains an audience of hundreds of business people at Lane County's Economic Forecast conference. He offers fresh insight, up-to-the-minute state and national data, friendly humor and pointed opinion. In addition to explaining important state and national trends, Bill is often able to zero in on local issues and business sectors that are particularly relevant to members of the audience. Bill's deft touch makes economics fun. Surveys of conference attendees show him to be a perennial favorite." Christian Wihtol, Business Editor, Eugene Register-Guard

» "Fantastic job. This was our best customer meeting ever." Pat Redmond, CEO, Viking Bank, Seattle

» "Great job." Randy Nelson, President, Associated Taxpayers of Idaho

» "My wife Irene attended a conference in Portland this Wednesday and Thursday. She came home and went on and on about how great the Thursday morning speaker was. 'He was an economist and he made everything really clear and easy to understand.' She continued like this for several minutes, heaping on the compliments like butter on toast. Finally, not able to stand it any longer, I interrupted to ask who is this guy? His name was something like Conner-something. Bill Conerly? I asked. Yes! that's him! she shouted. So, just wanted to let you know that you did a good job." Kevin Alltucker, Eugene Sand and Gravel

» "Thanks and congratulations for your excellent presentation for NAIOP yesterday. I was unable to join you due to a conflict with another board, but I am told that your presentation was perhaps the most entertaining and insightful in recent history! My source was more emphatic but I wouldn't want to embarrass you with excess praise...." John Petersen, Portland Chapter, National Association of Industrial and Office Properties

» "I thought you did a great job today and I got a lot of positive feedback from the other attendees." Jim Gilmore, Portland Society of Financial Analysts

» "Thanks for a great talk. It made a lot of sense." Mitch Friedlaender, Aspen Corneal Society

» "Thank you for a very interesting presentation. We had great feedback." Phil Lamb, Kruse Way Economic Forum

» "Thanks for your outstanding presentation at our annual meeting." Sandra Flicker, Oregon Rural Electric Co-op Association

» "As usual an excellent and entertaining presentation." David Spivey, Executive Director, Washington Asphalt Paving Association

» "Seems no matter where I go, I hear you talking - and always doing a great job with different material well tailored to the audience. Very impressive!" Alan Shiffer, Chairman and CEO, Concero Group

» "The initial feedback has been very positive, from both guests and bank officers present. Your presentation was informative, understandable and engaging. I was sitting with the Business Editor from the Bulletin and he put an article in today's paper. I also expect one in our local Cascade Business News. With regard to impact on marketing goals, we view events such as these to be valuable. They create a natural opportunity to contact and meet with key customers and prospects. In addition, it allows us to position ourselves as a committed member of the community providing an event of value to local businesses. That said, we viewed it as a success!" Debbie Amerongen, SVP Marketing, Bank of the Cascades

» "We have heard nothing but positive comments about your keynote luncheon address regarding the U.S. economic outlook, especially for the Pacific Northwest. With your tongue-in-cheek humor and vast knowledge of economics you have the gift of presenting information on a somewhat dry subject in a very useful, informative and entertaining way." Alison Davis, Executive Director, American Council of Engineering Companies of Oregon

» "Your talk and its message stuck with people." David Crowell, after presentation to National Rural Electrical Cooperative Association

» "Every comment we've heard has been positive about your presentation. Everyone enjoyed your informal speaking style and your entertaining use of humor." Margaret Shrader, Marketing Manager, KeyBank Oregon

» "I thank you for speaking at our annual Stock Market Game awards banquet. Your ability to communicate with this diverse group was impressive. I particularly liked the way that you got the students to participate in your presentation, and your ability to use examples that made sense to the students--you could see the look in their eyes." David Cox, Oregon Council on Economic Education

» “Dr. Conerly had great energy and presentation skills. Attendees of his recent program said he presented relevant, understandable information with a style that kept participants engaged.” Dan Kolasinski, Michigan Association of CPAs

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