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Join the Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Little Rock Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, for a Breakfast with the Fed event on Tuesday, Aug. 20, that will feature a presentation from Kathleen Navin, senior business economist at the St. Louis Fed.

During her presentation, Navin will discuss current regional and national economic conditions and how they play an important role in the U.S. economic outlook.

This event will provide a useful perspective on the current state of our economy through discussions about economic trends, issues and developments. The presentation will be of particular interest to business leaders, academics and community development practitioners in the NWAEDD region.

The event is free to attend but registration is required by Thursday, Aug. 15. A complimentary hot breakfast will be provided for attendees.

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We're hosting another WIN (Workforce Initiative Network) Summit event for our educators and business leaders to gather and talk about the workforce of the future. We expect close to 50 educators and special guests from Economics Arkansas. Locally, statistics show that 60% of graduating high school seniors are going to go directly into the workforce - we want to help empower them and our education leaders with an understanding of the opportunities available in our area.

Please join us for this luncheon to connect with educators and hear from our panel of speakers about what's happening in workforce and education locally.

• Jason Patience, Plant Manager - Wabash

• Stephen Lane, Vice President - Clark Contractors

• Dr. Shelly Mencacci, AVP Workforce & Career Initiatives - North Arkansas College

• Sammie Cribbs Roberson, President/CEO - NARMC