Research Center to Hold Quarterly Business Forecast Breakfast
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 breakfast, open to the public.
WHEN: 6:45 a.m. to 7:50 a.m., Thursday, October 28, 2004
WHERE: Clarion Inn, 1255 S. Shiloh Dr., Fayetteville.
SPEAKER: Jeff Collins, director of the Center for Business and Economic Research, will present a 30-minute program that provides statistical highlights for the third 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 research center specifically related to the Northwest Arkansas economy.
Photo Opportunities: During the program and afterward
Interview Opportunities: After the program
Cost: Because there are no commercial sponsors, the cost for the Quarterly Business Analysis program and breakfast is $13, payable at the door. Those who wish to see the program without partaking of breakfast can attend free, depending on space. Space is limited, and places can be reserved by calling (479) 575-4151 or by e-mailing cberinfo@cavern.uark.edu. The program will last for approximately 50 minutes, including time for questions and answers.
Contacts
Jeff Collins, director, Center for Business and Economic Research, Sam M. Walton College of Business, (479) 575-4151, jcollins@walton.uark.eduDixie Kline, director of communications, Sam M. Walton College of Business (479) 575-2539, dkline@walton.uark.edu
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