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From left: Bret Carroll, CEO of Conway Corp; Mayor Bart Castleberry of Conway; and Houston Davis, president of the University of Central Arkansas

New Talent Joins Ranks of Conway Leaders

The past year has ushered in plenty of new faces for prominent Conway offices. The University of Central Arkansas welcomed a new president, Conway Corp introduced a new CEO and the city of Conway elected a new mayor. Let us make the introductions easier with brief bios of Conway’s newest movers and shakers. read more >
Richie Arnold is retiring after 39 years with Conway Corp, 19 as CEO.

Conway Corp Thrives on Staying Ahead of Trends

With its 90th year in business in sight, Conway Corp might be content to sit back on its corporate laurels, but the energy management entity, founded in 1929 to operate the city’s electric plant, is doing anything but. read more >

Demand For Residential Housing in Conway Outpacing Supply

Conway’s reputation for high quality of life and years of rapid business growth has meant accelerated demand for new residential construction. read more >
A new generation rig owned by SWN Drilling Services is put to work this year in a patch of the Fayetteville Shale field, in  northern Faulkner County southwest of Damascus. The subsidiary of Southwest Energy will have seven of the units deployed in Arkansas by year’s end.

As Shale Pace Slows, Conway Keeps Workforce

The local shale boom of a few years ago has given way to more measured growth, according to one of the leading energy companies working the Fayetteville Shale, Southwestern Energy. read more >
Brad Lacy, president & CEO of Conway Area Chamber of Commerce

It All Comes Together in Conway

Conway and Faulkner County continue to be among the most dynamic locations for business in Arkansas and the region. read more >
Part of Conway’s growth includes a revitalized downtown district.

Economic Development Spurs Conway’s Ongoing Reinvention

Conway has had an impressive run over the past couple of decades, from downtown redevelopment to luring national and international companies to addressing tourism and neighborhood infill. read more >
The new airport, Cantrell Field, is also seen as a major upgrade in terms of safety and navigation, and demand for hangar space is prompting new construction.

Conway Growth Produces New Airport, Strains Streets And Highways

Conway’s rapid growth over nearly 20 years has resulted in a mixed bag of results when it comes to transportation infrastructure. read more >