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 area chambers of commerce to host the Quarterly Business Analysis breakfast, open to the public.
Date and Time: Thursday, October 23, 2003 - 6:45 a.m. to 7:50 a.m.
Location: Clarion Inn, 211 Southeast Walton Boulevard, Bentonville.
Speaker: Jeff Collins, director, Center for Business and Economic Research, will present a 30-minute program that provides statistical highlights for the third quarter of 2003. He will also project key economic trends and discuss short- and long-term issues facing the local and state economy and the proposed changes to the state sales tax in response to fiscal needs. People who have registered will be asked to send questions in advance for that discussion.
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 $10.00 payable at the door. The program only is free. Space is limited and places can be reserved by calling 479-575-4151 or by e-mail at cberinfo@cavern.uark.edu. The program will last for approximately 40 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.edu
Dixie Kline, director of communications, Sam M. Walton College of Business 479-575-2539, dkline@walton.uark.edu
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