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 The Center for Business and Economic Research at the Sam M. Walton College of Business provides excellence in applied economic and business research to federal, state, and local government, as well as to businesses currently operating or those that desire to operate in the state of Arkansas. The Center further works to improve the economic opportunities of all Arkansans by conducting policy research in the public interest.

The Center was originally established as the Bureau of Business and Economic Research in 1943 to explore and report on economic, business, and social conditions in Arkansas. In addition to supporting research within the College, the Center supports economic development by providing economic and demographic data and analysis to business, government, and individuals. Over the years, the Center has grown to become a well-known point for communications and exchange of ideas, research, publications and data for universities, businesses, government, and individuals. In addition, the Center serves as a focal point in providing assistance to faculty and students in experimentation with their ideas and techniques in both theoretical and applied research.

 

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2012 Business Forecast Information and Sponsors

The 2012 Business Forecast Panelists

John Q. Hammons Center
World Trade Center District in Rogers, Arkansas
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Hosted by the Center for Business and Economic Research
 in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas

Upcoming Events

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    • Northwest Arkansas Times: Region sees seasonal jump in jobs-economist says expect roller coaster recovery  [subscription required]
    • Arkansas Democrat Gazette:  New-vehicle registrations up-state's 21% for November is 13th year-over year gain  [subscription required]
    • Arkansas Business Journal:  National sign of recovery aside, northwest Arkansas' future flat 
    • Arkansas Democrat Gazette:  Cities surpass LR in ratings economy falls into bottom 20  [subscription required]
    • Arkansas Democrat Gazette:  Fewer moved to state in 2010 IRS:  Those who left earned more [subscription required]
    • Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Top pay, schooling clumped in state center, Ozarks lead in Arkansas [subscription required]
    • Benton County Daily Record: October sees more employed:  Recovery slow [subscription required]
    • Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Home sales in October slower-3 months of gains wear off in state [subscription required]
    • Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Condominum glut, loan snags depress market-slump sees owners trim prices, convert buildings [subscription required]
    • Arkansas Democrat Gazette: State jobless rate recedes to 8.2% [subscription required]
    • University of Arkansas-Fort Smith:  CBRED Economic forum set for Dec 9
    • Northwest Arkansas Times: Region struggles to add jobs-unemployment rate slightly lower [subscription required]
    • Northwest Arkansas Times: Landmark:  Parties consider hotel-renovation of 1928 downtown structure could be costly [subscription required]
    • Arkansas Democrat Gazette:  Whirlpool pulls plug:  Fort Smith plant to close; 1,000 to lose jobs [subscription required]
    • Other News  Links
    • Business Forecast 2011 video
    • Business Forecast 2010 video
    • Business Forecast 2009 video
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