ALBANY, N.Y. – Empire Corporate Federal Credit Union has announced its Economic Forum speaker line-up slated to run April 13 – 14, 2005, at the Crowne Plaza here. This year's speakers and sessions include the following: Empire Economist Dr. Nick Perna- Stay on Solid Ground when Policy Shifts; Economist Dr. Kevin Hassett- 2005 Economic Outlook; Economist Todd Buchholz- How to Compete in a Chaotic Economy; Keynote Speaker Jane Bryant Quinn- Money and the Markets; Economist Dr. William Conerly-Freedom and Prosperity: The Case for Optimism; and Author/Olympic Athlete Randy Snow -Pushing Forward When Things Change. In addition, Empire has teamed with the New York State Credit Union League for its 2005 State Advocacy Day on April 12th, The Empire Corporate 28th Annual Meeting will take place on April 13, 2005, at 6:00 pm. Conference early-bird registration closes March 25th, hotel accommodations close March 11th, and all Empire registrations close April 4, 2005. For additional information, contact Joanne Moll at [email protected], or at (800) 253-0053, ext. 3980.