FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - The Center for Business and Economic Research in the Sam M. Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas, is partnering with the Northwest Arkansas Chambers of Commerce to host the Quarterly Business Analysis on Thursday, July 22. The breakfast event, open to the public, will be held from 6:45 to 7:50 a.m. at the Holiday Inn, 1500 South 48th Street, Springdale.

Jeff Collins, director, Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER), will present a 30-minute program that provides statistical highlights for the second quarter of 2004, key economic trends, and short- and long-term issues facing the local and state economy. In addition, there will be a discussion of recent studies being conducted by the CBER specifically related to the Northwest Arkansas economy. These recent CBER studies examine the residential and commercial real estate markets in Northwest Arkansas and the prospects for creating knowledge-based employment and industry in Arkansas. The latter is in partnership with the Milken Institute.

The primary purpose of the Quarterly Business Analysis program is improving the dialogue between stakeholders in the region. We want to encourage cooperation and share information that is vital to economic growth," added Collins. "The goal is solid and sustainable economic development in Arkansas."

The cost for the Quarterly Business Analysis program and breakfast is $13.00. Pre-registration by Monday, July 19, 2004, is required. Places can be reserved on-line for the QBA at: http://cber.uark.edu/ by calling (479)575-4151 or by e-mail at cberinfo@cavern.uark.edu. The program will last for approximately 50 minutes including time for questions and answers.