Annual meeting to feature talk by regional economist

   The Inland Empire Economic Partnership will hold its 23rd annual meeting luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 11 at the Mission Inn, 3649 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside.  The keynote speaker, Redlands-based regional economist John Husing, will discuss "The Inland Empire's Recession ... Its Causes and Likely Solution."

   Cost: $50 per person; $350 for a table of eight. Reservations are required by March 4.  Information: events@ieep.com and sponsorships are still available: (951) 779-6700, ext. 239, or via e-mail at cmendez@ieep.com