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    October 9, 2020

    SMU Community Chat Webinar to Feature Election Expert David Schultz

    Written by Brett Linton

    Steel Market Update is pleased to announce our upcoming SMU Comminity Chat webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 11 a.m. ET. Our speaker will be election expert Dr. David Schultz, Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Legal Studies at Hamline University. Dr. Schultz will analyze the upcoming election and forecast the presidential and Senate races.

    SMU Community Chat Webinars are free to all. The purpose of the webinars is to keep the greater steel community connected and informed of ongoing issues affecting the industry.

    Brett Linton

    Brett Linton is a digital operations analyst for Steel Market Update, where he began his career. Linton has been in the steel industry since 2010. He has held roles as a category manager and strategic insights director at Reibus before returning to SMU in 2024. He is a graduate of The University of North Georgia with a degree in Finance and Accounting. Brett can be reached at brett@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-314-0179.

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