AUBURN – Charles Colgan, a professor at the University of Southern Maine and a former state economist, will present his 2005 economic forecast as part of the Chamber of Commerce’s regular monthly breakfast program.

Colgan, who usually tailors his forecast to Lewiston-Auburn for the local talk, is the featured speaker for the breakfast, which starts at 7:15 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13.

Sponsored by Mechanics Savings Bank, the breakfast will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn.