The UALR Arkansas Economic Forecast Conference took place today and everything went pretty smoothly (although limited parking turned out to be something of a problem).  I thank all of those who attended, and extend special thanks to the participants:  Richard Bell, Roby Brock, Lane Kidd, Chris Masingill, David Sanders and Julie Stackhouse.   Each of them provided interesting  insight into economic conditions in their specific sectors and areas of expertise.

The presentation notes (handouts) for the National Economic Outlook and the Arkansas Outlook are available by using the links below.  Slides from the luncheon speaker, Julie Stackhouse, are also available: 

National Economic Outlook

Arkansas Economic Outlook

The State of Banking in Arkansas

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The UALR Institute for Economic Advancement presents the 2009

Arkansas Economic Forecast Conference

Thursday, October 29th • DoubleTree Hotel • Little Rock, AR • 9:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Conference Participants:

• Richard Bell, Arkansas Agriculture Department
• Roby Brock, Talk Business
• Lane Kidd, Arkansas Trucking Association
• Chris Masingill, Office of Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe
• Michael Pakko, Institute for Economic Advancement
• David Sanders, Stephens Media
• Julie Stackhouse, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

To Register, please contact Neva Wayman at (501) 569-8551, nfwayman@ualr.edu.

Conference brochure and mail-in registration form (PDF).

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