Broyles Gets
His Day in Fay Anyway; The Economic Impact of a Power Play |
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January 30th, 2008 |
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| Broyles Gets His Day in Fay Anyway; |
| The Economic Impact of a Power Play |
| Published: Wednesday, January 30th, 2008 |
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| ...luncheon. Mayor Coody added during his presentation, “Coach
Broyles is a leader, educator, mentor and a visionary.” |
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This event was presented and intended as a means to attach real economic value to the
fifty years of effort as exerted by Coach Broyles. According to a media release the
Economic Development Impact Award was presented to Coach Broyles “in recognition of
his contribution to the economy of Arkansas.” Honorable Governor Mike Beebe presented
Coach Broyles with the award on behalf of the Fayetteville Economic Development Council,
“and the grateful citizens of Arkansas.” |
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During the award presentation, Kathy Deck, Director of the Center for Business &
Economic Research with the University of Arkansas presented Coach Broyles with an economic
analysis report whereby her department estimated |
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| the power of the Broyles Midas Touch over the previous fifty years at a
little over $2 billion dollars to the Arkansas economy, adjusted for inflation of course.
Now that’s a big number, and a Job well done! |
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Governor Beebe then offered, “Coach ruled even longer than Louis the... |
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