Northwest Arkansas’ Task? Working on Good Problems
As the growth spree in northwest Arkansas rolls on, worries like scarce housing and infrastructure arise. read more >
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NAFTA Talks Don’t Panic PAM Transport
Trade with Mexico fuels profit, but CEO Dan Cushman says his carrier can cope. read more >
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Residential Lots Scarce As Northwest Arkansas Draws a Crowd
Space is not the problem for northwest Arkansas as thousands of new arrivals show up each year. The struggle is with affordability. read more >
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Report: NWA Sees Historically Low Vacancy Rate
The overall vacancy rate for commercial real estate remains at a historic low in northwest Arkansas, according to Arvest Bank's Skyline Report for the second half of 2017. read more >
Delta Still Waits for I-69 ‘Game Changer’
Delta boosters envision the construction of a 23-mile stretch of Interstate 69 opening up the fertile but economically depressed region to more business development. read more >
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Report: Lot Supply Shrinking in Northwest Arkansas
In northwest Arkansas, the supply of available lots for residential construction is shrinking, and housing affordability could be a challenge soon, according to Arvest Bank's Skyline Report. read more >
UA Names Mervin Jebaraj CBER Director
The University of Arkansas has named Mervin Jebaraj director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at the Sam M. Walton College of Business. His new role begins Jan. 1. read more >
Economist: Gains in Key Sectors Means Solid Growth in Northwest Arkansas
Northwest Arkansas' strong employment doesn't yet pose a threat to its economic growth. That was one of the many positive messages delivered at the seventh annual State of Northwest Arkansas Region Report luncheon. read more >
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Commercial Vacancy in Northwest Arkansas is Lowest Since 2004
In northwest Arkansas, the commercial real estate market's vacancy rate for the first half of 2017 is the lowest it has been since the inception of Arvest Bank's Skyline Report in 2004. read more >
Report: Home Supply Shrinking in Northwest Arkansas
In northwest Arkansas, the supply of homes for sale is shrinking and the number of homes sold was flat, according to Arvest Bank's Skyline Report. read more >
UA Economist Mervin Jebaraj on Which Fast-Growing Industry Could Be the Most Unpredictable
Mervin Jebaraj was named the interim director of the Center for Business & Economic Research at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in April to replace Kathy Deck. He has been with the center since 2007. read more >
Hospital Boom Creates Development Ripples Across Northwest Arkansas
Development experts say that hospitals are a great magnet for other retail and residential projects, such as restaurants, service companies and apartments. read more >
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UA Names Interim Director of Economic Research Center
The University of Arkansas on Monday named Mervin Jebaraj interim director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at its Sam M. Walton College of Business, effective April 17. read more >
Urban League Report Examines Hispanics, African Americans in Arkansas
The Urban League of the State of Arkansas releases its first yearly report examining the "State of African Americans and Hispanics in Arkansas." read more >