Dr. Michael Pakko, chief economist and state economic forecaster at UALR’s Institute for Economic Advancement, will present his annual forecast on the state’s economy on Oct. 15.

The Institute for Economic Advancement and the Little Rock branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis will host the Little Rock Regional Economic Briefing from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Little Rock Marriott.

The Little Rock Marriott is located at 3 Statehouse Plaza in Little Rock.

In addition to Pakko, the free breakfast event will feature guest speakers Kevin Kliesen, St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank officer and business economist, and Charles Gascon, St. Louis Fed regional economist. Kliesen will discuss national economic conditions, and Gascon will provide an overview of economic conditions in Arkansas.

Registration is open, but seating is limited. To register, visit this link.

Media interested in attending the event should contact Laura Girresch at laura.e.girresch@stls.frb.org or 314.444.6166.

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