There are primarily three ways to be involved in CBRED projects or to receive information produced by the center.  They are as follows:

                1) Becoming a subscriber

                2) Advertising in publications

                3) Sponsoring publications, special projects or events

 Each of these is discussed below.

1.  Subscriptions.  For $25 annually, subscribers will receive a hard copy of the quarterly Regional Economic Outlook Report, plus any interim updates.  It is anticipated that by the end of 2010, a monthly electronic newsletter will be published, which would be included in the basic subscription.

A key advantage of a subscription is the timely access to these informative reports, all delivered to your mail box (or inbox, as time goes on).

The subscription form is available for download:  Subscription Form

2.  Advertising.  Currently, the primary advertising opportunity is the quarterly Fort Smith Regional Economic Outlook report.  This includes one prominent ad, which would be placed within the content pages of the report, and one additional ad placed with all issue advertisers on the back inside cover.     The ads would appear in four sequential quarterly publications.  The annual price for these eight (8) ads is $1000. Advertisers receive a free annual subscription that includes 20 copies of each quarterly report. For more information, please find attached our standard advertising agreement. 

A key advantage of advertising in this publication is the recognition it brings to the organization as a community member that actively supports initiatives that promote economic development in the community, while providing sizable space to promote the organization, its products and services.

The Ad Space Rates and the Standard Advertising Agreement may be downloaded by clicking on the links for each document.

3.  Sponsorship.  Specifically targeted publications that focus on a specific issue or sector may be sponsored by one or two organizations.  For example, a research report focused on the transportation sector might be funded by an organization from the sector.  Special events are also possible sponsorship opportunities in the future.  Prices for these are determined based on project features and cost.

A key advantage of sponsoring activities is the prominent display of the sponsoring organization’s name and logo in association with a specific report or event.  It promotes the organization or brand and not directly the products or services of the organization. 

To inquire about these opportunities, please contact Kermit at (479) 788 – 7938, or by email at cbred@uafortsmith.edu.