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 Chamber of Commerce to host the Quarterly Business Analysis breakfast, open to the public.

WHEN:  6:45 a.m. to 7:50 a.m. Thursday, July 28, 2005

WHERE:  Embassy Suites of Northwest Arkansas, 3003 Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers

SPEAKER:  Jeff Collins, director of the Center for Business and Economic Research, will present a 30-minute program that provides statistical highlights for the first quarter of 2005, key economic trends, and short- and long-term issues facing the local and state economy. Collin’s presentation will unveil preliminary numbers on population for the region. The Center for Business and Economic Research is in the process of revising Arkansas’ population estimates for all 75 counties in the state as well as the MSAs, and these projections are scheduled to be released late this summer or early fall. In addition, there will be a discussion of the recent legislative session and its potential impact on growth in Northwest Arkansas. The local commercial and residential real estate markets will also be discussed.

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.