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# Arkansas PERS Commits $50M to Real Estate; Hires William Blair for Large Cap Growth Search

**Written by: ** Jane Bailey, Marketing Associate 

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The Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System has committed $50 million to the real estate fund Harrison Street Fund IX, according to meeting notes from the November 15th board meeting.

The Large Cap Growth search was also discussed at the meeting. The decision was made to hire William Blair for the search. Other candidates that were considered for the search include Federated Hermes, Jennison Associates, J.P Morgan, T.Rowe Price, and Winslow Capital.

Callan assisted with the search.

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