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Mervin Jebaraj, Director of the Center for Economic and Business Research, reports on the country’s economic highlights. (May 2018)
The Center for Business and Economic Research at the Sam M. Walton College of Business at U of A, in collaboration with the Northwest Arkansas Council, will publish the 10th annual State of the Northwest Arkansas Region Report on October 27th.
First published in 2011, the State of the Northwest Arkansas Region Report will be released during a Zoom webinar starting at 11:30 am. Prior registration is required for the event.
Register on the homepage of the Center for Business and Economic Research.
Mervin Jebaraj, the center’s director, will outline the economic highs in the State of the Northwest Arkansas Region Report, and share economic data and insights into the affordability of regional housing and the ongoing impact of the pandemic.
The State of the Northwest Arkansas Region Report is considered one of the best indicators of the region’s economy when compared to similar regions such as Madison, Wisconsin; Raleigh, North Carolina; Provo-Orem, Utah; Des Moines, Iowa; and Austin, Texas.
Nelson Peacock, President and Chief Executive Officer of Northwest Arkansas Council, will announce the efforts of the Workforce Housing Center, announced earlier this year, to improve housing affordability in the area. Through a unique collaboration with community partners, the center works to develop a strategic plan specifically tailored to the needs and priorities of housing. It promotes residential development in the vicinity of job centers, lifestyle facilities, city centers, bus stops as well as cycle and pedestrian paths.
Registration closes on Tuesday, October 26th. Registration at http://cber.uark.edu/.
About the University of Arkansas: As a flagship institution in Arkansas, the U of A offers internationally competitive education in more than 200 academic programs. Founded in 1871, the U of A contributes more than $ 2.2 billion to the Arkansas economy by providing new knowledge and skills, entrepreneurship and job development, discovery through research and creative activities, and training in professional disciplines. The Carnegie Foundation places the U of A in the top 3% of US colleges and universities with the highest research activity. US News & World Report ranks the U of A among the best public universities in the country. See how the U of A works to create a better world on the Arkansas Research News.
About the Northwest Arkansas Council: Founded in 1990 by Sam Walton, JB Hunt, Don Tyson, and several other business leaders, the Northwest Arkansas Council serves as the regional convener for business and community initiatives. The council excels at identifying challenges and promoting solutions to increase the prosperity of the Northwest Arkansas region. Key initiatives include measures to improve the quality of life, attract talent, improve the region’s workforce, create employment opportunities, upgrade infrastructure and maintain the region’s impressive growth. More information is available at www.nwacouncil.org.
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