Northwest Arkansas Council Hosts FutureIsNow Session at Crystal Bridges
The session will feature a panel of community activists, city officials and a representative from the 11th Street Bridge Park in Washington D.C., the city’s first elevated public park. read more >
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7 Entrepreneur Teams to Compete in NWA Recycles Pitch Contest
The pitch competition is part of Rethinking Trash: Entrepreneurship in Waste & Recycling, a free public event. read more >
It’s Not Bragging If It’s True (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
It’s past time central Arkansas crafted a singular vision for itself to grow its economy. read more >
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Northwest Arkansas Boasts 2,000 Open Tech Jobs
During a time of mass tech layoffs, the Northwest Arkansas Council is advertising the abundance of open tech positions in the area. read more >
Look Local to Broaden Your Talent Pool (Yee-Lin Lai Commentary)
To thrive, Arkansas’ economy must work for all. These programs aim to reduce income equality. read more >
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Relocated Tyson Execs Could Be $250M Boon to NWA
The regional economic impact would include additional jobs in health care, education and construction. read more >
by Marty Cook -
With Population Growth Not Slowing, ‘Hard Choices’ Needed Soon in NWA
New figures show 5% growth in just the past two years, presenting strains — and opportunities — for the region. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Downtown Little Rock Partnership Hires 2 New Directors (Movers & Shakers)
Kyle Leyenberger is the new director of communications, and Tori Rogers is the new director of events. read more >
Tyson Foods to Move All Corporate Executives to Springdale
Tyson Foods Inc. says it will move all executive teams — some 1,000 people — to Springdale early next year, a move that will require it to redesign and expand its corporate office. read more >
Alice L. Walton School of Medicine Pioneers a ‘Whole Health’ Approach
The new medical school is set to break ground this spring in Bentonville and will incorporate holistic principles in its teaching. read more >
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Cameron Smith, Recruiter and NWA Business Leader, Dies at 71
Forbes named his company, Cameron Smith & Associates, one of America’s Best Executive Search Firms in 2017. read more >
‘Crisis of Success’ Spurs New NWA Council Strategy
A report provides five areas of focus, including talent retention, to help the region now that it has reached an inflection point. read more >
by Marty Cook -
2 Bills Would Make Grants, Gather Data on Recycling
One of the bills is focused on data collection and could help communities avoid missing out on an economic development project. read more >
The Vibes Are Free (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
Local boosters in northwest Arkansas have been working to ensure that the region offers all the key advantages of choice communities. read more >
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Water Quality No. 1 Priority in Northwest Arkansas Survey
Other high-ranking issues were building more highways and recycling. read more >
Canoo CEO Tony Aquila Talks Vehicle Design, Vision for Market at NWA Council Meeting
He also revealed the address of the company's new headquarters and manufacturing facility in Bentonville. read more >
Calling Hogs, and Others Needing Orthopedic Care
Wes Cox and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences are serious about making northwest Arkansas an orthopedic hub. read more >
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Free Bitcoin is Northwest Arkansas’ Latest Lure for Tech Workers
Workers who relocate to the region can receive $10,000 in the cryptocurrency. read more >
XNA Rebrands With New Logo, Icon
New designs are live on the airport’s website and will be rolled out at the airport in the coming weeks. read more >
UAMS Named Finalist for $75M ‘Build Back Better’ Grant
It's pitching a number of projects that aim to boost the health care economy of northwest Arkansas. read more >
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