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…
by - March 10, 2014 4:32 pm
Jobs continue to be the catalyst that drives Northwest Arkansas' regional economy and for the first time since 2009 the small business sector is more optimistic about future hiring, according…
by - January 2, 2014 12:43 pm
Good schools are an essential part of Northwest Arkansas’ long term growth plans and a new report card says the region’s public school students are making positive strides in academic…
by - December 4, 2013 4:49 pm
A move announced Wednesday (Dec. 4) by the Northwest Arkansas Council is geared to build upon the past several years of renewed interest in developing downtown areas in Northwest Arkansas….
by - November 26, 2013 2:40 pm
The U.S. military’s impact on Northwest Arkansas exceeds $150 million annually, according to a report issued Tuesday (Nov. 26) from the Northwest Arkansas Council. “The Military in Northwest Arkansas” economic…
by - August 22, 2013 7:13 pm
On the opening day of a Wal-Mart-sponsored manufacturing summit, Gov. Mike Beebe met with officials from two Asian-based electronics manufacturing companies who are likely to locate a plant in the…
by - August 12, 2013 2:23 pm
Arkansas Farm Bureau President Randy Veach, Aristotle, Inc. President Elizabeth Bowles, and Northwest Arkansas Council CEO Mike Malone discussed the state of the state’s economy on Sunday night’s edition of…
by - August 8, 2013 2:30 pm
Arkansas’ two largest metropolitan areas once again find themselves ranked among the nation’s top places to do business. Forbes magazine on Wednesday placed Northwest Arkansas (No. 28) and Central Arkansas…
by - July 24, 2013 5:58 pm
The first six highway construction projects funded by the “Connecting Arkansas Program” (CAP) are in Benton and Washington counties. Members of the Arkansas Highway Commission met Wednesday (July 24) in…
by - April 23, 2013 8:47 pm
Northwest Arkansas continues to see a stream of newcomers to the region – an average of 30 day – which will push the metropolitan area population above 500,000 by mid…
by - April 23, 2013 1:39 pm
Students interested in completing their degrees may now have an easier time finding not only a school, but also a degree program that fits their busy schedules following an announcement…
by - March 7, 2013 5:23 pm
Businesses large and small across Northwest Arkansas plan to invest $808 million in expansion efforts adding 965 new jobs by 2015. This data was collected in a group business retention…
by - February 5, 2013 12:41 pm
When students perform well in school, teachers and parents are naturally delighted but there’s another sector of society that is also pleased with the success: the business community. In Northwest…
by - September 27, 2012 10:49 pm
SPRINGDALE — Employment growth in Northwest Arkansas is back to pre-recession levels but the region continues to lag behind comparable communities in education attainment, according to the 2012 State of…
by - August 27, 2012 1:32 pm
Central Arkansas-focused 50 for the Future and the Northwest Arkansas Council continued their collaborative efforts with a recent meeting in Little Rock to talk about their progress toward goals. The…
by - July 31, 2012 6:12 pm
For the 420,000 or so folks who call Northwest Arkansas home, it comes as no secret this region is rich in entrepreneurial history and a great place to live and…
by - May 29, 2012 2:54 pm
Arkansas’ two largest metro areas announced Tuesday (May 29) a partnership with the Arkansas Film Commission to create the Arkansas Production Alliance — an effort to recruit and retain a…
