The CEC’s first speaker, Laszlo Birinyi, spoke on October 27th, 1994. At the time, Laszlo was a columnist for Forbes Magazine and a frequent guest on PBS’ weekly investment show held by Louis Rukeyser, Wall Street Week. He founded his own money management and research firm, Birinyi Associates, Inc., in 1989 of which he is currently president.  In 2004, Louis was named one of Smart Money’s “Power 30” market movers.