• http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2011/12/19/21/29/1gXrmb.St.138.jpg|327
    (L to R) Jeffrey Lacker of the Richmond Federal Reserve, David Carroll of Wells Fargo, Brian T. Moynihan of Bank ofAmerica, Dan DiMicco of Nucor, Christopher Kearney of SPX, and James Rogers of Duke Energy gather on the stage for the Economic Outlook Conference at the Charlotte Convention Center. JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeffrey Lacker, president of the Richmond Federal Reserve, addresses the Charlotte ChamberÕs 2011 Economic Outlook Conference. JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlotteobserver.com
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    Brian T. Moynihan, CEO of Bank of America, reads over his notes while listening to Jeffrey Lacker, president of the Richmond Federal Reserve, address the Charlotte ChamberÕs 2011 Economic Outlook Conference. JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlotteobserver.com
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    David Carroll, senior executive VP head of wealth, brokerage, and retirement services for Wells Fargo, listens to Jeffrey Lacker, president of the Richmond Federal Reserve, address the Charlotte ChamberÕs 2011 Economic Outlook Conference. JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlotteobserver.com
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    Brian T. Moynihan, CEO of Bank of America, listening to Jeffrey Lacker, president of the Richmond Federal Reserve, address the Charlotte ChamberÕs 2011 Economic Outlook Conference. JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeffrey Lacker, president of the Richmond Federal Reserve, addresses the Charlotte ChamberÕs 2011 Economic Outlook Conference. JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeffrey Lacker, president of the Richmond Federal Reserve, addresses the Charlotte ChamberÕs 2011 Economic Outlook Conference. JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlotteobserver.com
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    Brian T. Moynihan, CEO of Bank of America, addresses the Charlotte ChamberÕs 2011 Economic Outlook Conference. JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlotteobserver.com
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    Christopher J. Kearney, Chairman, president, and CEO of SPX Corporation, listens to the other executives at the Charlotte ChamberÕs 2011 Economic Outlook Conference. JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlotteobserver.com
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    Dan DiMicco, president and CEO of Nucor, addresses the sticky subject of unemployment at the Charlotte ChamberÕs 2011 Economic Outlook Conference. JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlotteobserver.com
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    Dan DiMicco, president and CEO of Nucor, addresses the sticky subject of unemployment at the Charlotte ChamberÕs 2011 Economic Outlook Conference. JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlotteobserver.com
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    Christopher J. Kearney, Chairman, president, and CEO of SPX Corporation, makes his address at the Charlotte ChamberÕs 2011 Economic Outlook Conference. JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeffrey Lacker, president of the Richmond Federal Reserve, reads over his notes prior to answering a question from the moderator at the Charlotte ChamberÕs 2011 Economic Outlook Conference. JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlotteobserver.com
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    David Carroll, senior executive VP head of wealth, brokerage, and retirement services for Wells Fargo, listening to Jeffrey Lacker, president of the Richmond Federal Reserve, address the Charlotte ChamberÕs 2011 Economic Outlook Conference. JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlotteobserver.com
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    Brian T. Moynihan, CEO of Bank of America, reacts to a joke about bank fees at the Charlotte ChamberÕs 2011 Economic Outlook Conference. JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlotteobserver.com
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    James Rogers, CEO of Duke Energy, makes a joke at the Charlotte ChamberÕs 2011 Economic Outlook Conference. JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlotteobserver.com
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    James Rogers, CEO of Duke Energy, speaks at the Charlotte ChamberÕs 2011 Economic Outlook Conference. JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlotteobserver.com
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    Christopher Kearney of SPX, listens to comments from the executives gathered at the Charlotte Chamber Economic Conference. JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlotteobserver.com
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    Dan DiMicco of Nucor, listens to comments from the executives gathered at the Charlotte Chamber Economic Conference. JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeffrey Lacker, president of the Richmond Federal Reserve listens to comments from the executives gathered at the Charlotte Chamber Economic Conference. JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlotteobserver.com
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    Brian T.Moynihan of Bank of America, listens to comments from the executives gathered at the Charlotte Chamber Economic Conference. JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeffrey Lacker, president of the Richmond Federal Reserve listens to comments from the executives gathered at the Charlotte Chamber Economic Conference. JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlotteobserver.com
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    Christopher Kearney of SPX Corporation talks about his company's expansion at the Charlotte ChamberÕs 2011 Economic Outlook Conference. JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlotteobserver.com
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    Brian T. Moynihan CEO of Bank of America, reacts to statement's made by Jeffrey Lacker at the Charlotte ChamberÕs 2011 Economic Outlook Conference. JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlotteobserver.com
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    Christopher Kearney of SPX listens as Brian T. Moynihan speaks at the Charlotte ChamberÕs 2011 Economic Outlook Conference. JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeffrey Lacker, president of the Richmond Federal Reserve listens to comments from the executives gathered at the Charlotte Chamber Economic Conference. JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlotteobserver.com
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