by - March 10, 2017 1:09 pm
The number of workers employers plan to hire over the next three years in Northwest Arkansas continues to rise, according to an annual report released Friday (March 10) by the…
by - December 21, 2016 11:42 am
With the 2016 presidential campaign in the rearview mirror, a semblance of what’s ahead in 2017 can begin to take shape. “There is so much that could affect us in…
by - September 30, 2016 5:07 pm
Northwest Arkansas’ economic growth is amazing. But it’s not without problems. For example, the region is growing jobs faster than the workforce is expanding. And a 2.8% unemployment rate is…
by - August 18, 2016 3:09 pm
Northwest Arkansas Council President and CEO Mike Malone is ending his 10-year tenure with the influential organization, but will remain active in regional development in his new role working for…
by - July 19, 2016 5:23 pm
One of the biggest complaints common with Northwest Arkansas’ employers is that the region is a hard sell to those who never visited the area. The Northwest Arkansas Council seeks…
by - April 13, 2016 5:16 pm
Industry and education partnerships are an increasingly popular way of creating a talent pipeline for Arkansas businesses. One such partnership was the highlight of Wednesday’s (April 13) NWA Tech Council…
by - March 17, 2016 3:36 pm
The business climate in Northwest Arkansas is positive enough for 508 Benton and Washington county employers surveyed to say they plan to add a combined 3,161 jobs by 2018. The…
by - October 30, 2015 10:18 pm
Three themes were prominent in a discussion at Friday’s (Oct. 30) Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders meeting with Mike Malone, president and CEO of Northwest Arkansas Council: transit, entertainment, and making…
by - July 20, 2015 5:15 pm
Thousands of Northwest Arkansas residents benefit from the clean, readily available water provided through the Benton/Washington Regional Public Water Authority, also referred to as “Two-Ton,” but most don’t realize how…
by - April 10, 2015 2:43 pm
The revised story around job creation in Northwest Arkansas is a positive one, with 10,000 new jobs created in 2014, according to Kathy Deck, director of the Center for Business…
by - March 23, 2015 8:00 pm
Good schools are crucial to a region’s economic growth because employers rely on strong school performance as one of the selling points for recruiting top talent to the region, according…
by - March 10, 2015 6:56 pm
Northwest Arkansas’ economy continues to grow jobs, population and generate a robust gross domestic product, but when drilling down in the weeds, there is a looming workforce shortage reported across…
by - March 3, 2015 3:42 pm
Leaders from a recognition program saluting achievement in career and technical education presented honors to several Northwest Arkansas high school students on Feb. 26. Five students were honored as the…
by - January 27, 2015 4:44 pm
Business leaders in Northwest Arkansas raised the bar for regional growth and economic performance expectations over the next three years, according to data shared at the Northwest Arkansas Council’s annual…
by - January 23, 2015 1:05 pm
Improving infrastructure and enhancing quality of life for the region’s growing population was the main theme discussed by city, county, regional and national leaders on Friday (Jan. 23) in Bentonville….
by - December 17, 2014 3:07 pm
More road construction is on tap for Springdale. The Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department agreed Wednesday (Dec. 17) to pay nearly $101 million for the construction of the first section…
by - October 20, 2014 4:30 pm
The Northwest Arkansas Council and The ARK Challenge on Monday (Oct. 20) were recognized with a top award given out by the world’s largest professional organization for economic development practitioners….
by - October 7, 2014 4:12 pm
Four years ago, business and community leaders in Northwest Arkansas put forth a five-year plan to set the region on a path to greater prosperity. Mission nearly accomplished, at least…
by - August 13, 2014 3:29 pm
Rosalind Brewer, president and CEO of Sam’s Club, officially was named presiding co-chair of the Northwest Arkansas Council during its annual meeting held Wednesday (Aug. 13) at the 21c Museum…
by - May 22, 2014 9:50 pm
Somewhere, somebody at some place is a loaded box closer, a step closer, a state line closer to being the next resident of Northwest Arkansas. That person may be a…
