St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank President to Address Economic Trends, Issues

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James Bullard, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Center for Business and Economic Research in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas will welcome James Bullard, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, to speak at the Quarterly Business Analysis program in November.

These popular lunch sessions typically feature center director Kathy Deck presenting business highlights of the previous quarter, key economic trends, projections and immediate and long-term issues facing the regional and state economy. This quarter, Bullard will discuss recent economic trends from his view at the Federal Reserve and as a member of the Federal Open Market Committee, providing additional perspectives to regular and first-time attendees.

The event will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center, 3201 Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers. The Quarterly Business Analysis luncheon is a partnership between the Center for Business and Economic Research and the Northwest Arkansas Chambers of Commerce.

“We are thrilled to welcome President Bullard as the featured speaker at our next Quarterly Business Analysis event,” Deck said. “Hosting such a distinguished economic policymaker at our regular luncheon event is another way that the Center for Business and Economic Research brings good information to the leaders of Northwest Arkansas and provide them with up-to-date data and trends.”

Bullard became president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis in 2008. In these roles, he participates in the Federal Open Market Committee and directs the activities of the Federal Reserve’s Eighth District head office in St. Louis and branches in Little Rock, Ark.; Louisville, Ky., and Memphis, Tenn.

The 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,” Deck said. “The program is designed to help our community leaders make better informed decisions.”

The quarterly event alternates between Washington and Benton counties to allow the most access for the region’s leaders.

The program will last for approximately 60 minutes, including time for questions and answers. The cost for the Quarterly Business Analysis program and luncheon is $40. Preregistration by Monday, Nov. 18, is required. Reservations can be made online for the luncheon at cber.uark.edu or by calling 479-575-4151.