FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- The Center for Business and Economic Research in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas is partnering with the Northwest Arkansas Chambers of Commerce to host a Quarterly Business Analysis breakfast on Friday, Oct. 24. The breakfast event will be held at 6:45 a.m. at the Clarion Hotel, 1255 S. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville.

Kathy Deck, director of the Center for Business and Economic Research, will present a program that provides statistical highlights from the second quarter of 2008, key economic trends, and short- and long-term issues facing the local and state economy.

"The turmoil in the financial markets has wide-reaching implications for businesses, consumers, and local governments. But, even in a ‘crisis’ there is an opportunity for strategic behavior for well-informed decision makers,” said Deck.

The primary purpose of the Quarterly Business Analysis program is to build networks of leaders from business, academic and governmental sectors in the region. The goal is solid and sustainable economic development in Arkansas.

"The Quarterly Business Analysis program exists to help community and business leaders obtain the knowledge that will help them make informed decisions," said Deck.

The program will last for approximately 60 minutes including time for question and answer. The cost for the Quarterly Business Analysis program and breakfast is $30. Preregistration by Wednesday, Oct. 22, is required. Reservations can be made online for the breakfast at http://cber.uark.edu/ or by calling (479) 575-4151.