Quarterly Business Analysis Luncheon
The Quarterly Business Analysis program builds networks of leaders from business, academic and governmental sectors in the region while addressing business highlights of the previous quarter, key economic trends and projections and immediate and long-term issues facing the regional and state economy.
State of the Northwest Arkansas Region Report
The Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) at the Sam M. Walton College of Business and the Northwest Arkansas Council will mark 15 years of partnership on the State of the Northwest Arkansas Region Report during this year’s event, Friday, Oct. 23.
This highly anticipated event will provides valuable insights on the economic climate and future growth prospects for the Northwest Arkansas region.
What: U of A economist, Mervin Jebaraj will be joined by Northwest Arkansas Council CEO Nelson Peacock to release the Annual State of the Northwest Arkansas Region Report.
Join us from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on October 23, 2026 at the Fayetteville Public Library 401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville, AR 72701. Networking will begin at 11am.
To register, please click on the button below or call 479-575-4151 or email cber@walton.uark.edu . The cost for the program and luncheon is $60 for an individual and $600 for a table.
Please note: We have a new online registration system. If you have not used it before, you will be prompted to create an account. For questions or other registration options, please call 479-575-4151 or email cber@walton.uark.edu
First released in 2011, the State of the Northwest Arkansas Region Report is viewed as one of the best measures of the area’s economy, comparing peer regions such as Madison, Wis.; Raleigh, N.C.; Provo-Orem, Utah; Des Moines, Iowa; and Austin, Texas.
Mervin Jebaraj, the director of CBER, will share economic data from CBER's Quarterly Business Analysis. The program will also highlight Issue 3 on the November ballot. If approved, the measure would give local communities new tools to support economic development and invest in projects tied to future growth. The regional growth strategy released by the Northwest Arkansas Council earlier this year will also help frame the program. The strategy’s six priorities address regional collaboration, strong town centers, housing, transportation and infrastructure as Northwest Arkansas prepares for a population projected to reach 1 million by 2050. A guest speaker will build on the strategy and explore issues tied to the region’s continued growth. Additional details will be announced soon.
Thank you for support of our outreach programs and efforts. For further questions and inquiries please contact cber@walton.uark.edu.