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State and local leaders to be featured at economic conference

Jackson, Tenn. - State Commissioner of Economic Development Bill Baxter will be the featured speaker of ºÚÁÏÂÛ̳'s Eighth Annual Economic Outlook Conference. The university\rquote s McAfee School of Business Administration and BancorpSouth are sponsoring the luncheon event, scheduled for April 16 at 11:45 p.m. in the Coburn Dining Room of the Student Union Building.

Commissioner Baxter's address will focus on the future of economic development in West Tennessee and the entire state, and the implications of various tax proposals on continued economic growth.

State Rep. Matt Kisber, D-Jack son, and Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Bob Cook will also make appearances at the conference. Kisber will share his insights on the current mood of the General Assembly during its special session; Cook will emcee the event.

Tickets are $15 if paid in advance or $20 at the door. For more information or reservations, please contact Kenny Holt, associate professor of economics and management, at (901) 661-5365 or (901) 661-5360 or kholt@uu.edu.