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Mervin Jebaraj of the University of Arkansas’ Center for Business & Economic Research says that growth in the in Fayetteville MSA is hot, “and will probably remain that way.”
Agriculture & Poultry / Education / Investments

Northwest Arkansas’ Task? Working on Good ProblemsLock Icon

As the growth spree in northwest Arkansas rolls on, worries like scarce housing and infrastructure arise. read more >
PAM Transport’s CEO, Dan Cushman, does not expect calamity as the United States renegotiates NAFTA, though 40 percent of PAM’s revenue comes from hauling goods to and from Mexico.
Business Services / Government & Politics / Manufacturing

NAFTA Talks Don’t Panic PAM TransportLock Icon

Trade with Mexico fuels profit, but CEO Dan Cushman says his carrier can cope. read more >
Tara Limbird, a real estate broker, recalls “ghost town subdivisions” in northwest Arkansas after the recession a decade ago. Now lots are in big demand, and getting expensive.
Banking & Finance / Business Services / Construction

Residential Lots Scarce As Northwest Arkansas Draws a CrowdLock Icon

Space is not the problem for northwest Arkansas as thousands of new arrivals show up each year. The struggle is with affordability. read more >
Construction / Real Estate

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 >
An rendering of the proposed Great River Bridge, which would carry Interstate 69 traffic across the Mississippi River near Arkansas City (Desha County). 
Agriculture & Poultry / Construction / Energy

Delta Still Waits for I-69 ‘Game Changer’Lock Icon

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 >
Banking & Finance / Business Services / Real Estate

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 >
Mervin Jebaraj, director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Arkansas
Education

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 >
Mervin Jebaraj, director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Arkansas
Business Services / Education / Government & Politics

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 >
Banking & Finance / Construction / Health Care

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 >
Mervin Jebaraj, director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Arkansas
Banking & Finance / Education / Government & Politics

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 >
Mervin Jebaraj, Interim director of the Center for Business & Economic Research at the University of Arkansas
Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance / Business Services

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 >
A rendering of the future Arkansas Children's Northwest hospital in Springdale
Banking & Finance / Business Services / Construction

Hospital Boom Creates Development Ripples Across Northwest ArkansasLock Icon

Development experts say that hospitals are a great magnet for other retail and residential projects, such as restaurants, service companies and apartments. read more >
Mervin Jebaraj, director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Arkansas
Business Services / Education

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 >
Herman Lessard of the National Urban League, Gov. Asa Hutchsion, Sherman Tate and Ken Wade, both of the Urban League of the State of Arkansas, present the local organization's report. 
Education / Government & Politics / Health Care

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 >