Benton County

The fast-growing Benton County cities of Rogers and Bentonville anchor the equally fast-growing northwest Arkansas metro, and each city operates a tourism arm to complement its local chamber of commerce and help drive economic development. Especially in high-profile places such …

It is a good time to live in Arkansas, as evidenced by how many people want to get there. While not registering the eye-popping numbers of South Carolina or Arizona, the Natural State is firmly in the middle of the …

The Natural State gets its name for a reason. With 52 state parks and a national park within its borders, Arkansas is a can’t-miss for outdoor enthusiasts. Beyond that, other attractions such as casinos, museums and an amusement park draw …

Travelers can now enjoy the beauty of art while they wait for their flight, thanks to a partnership between Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Northwest Arkansas National Airport.  “We’re excited to collaborate with Crystal Bridges to incorporate …

Benton County recently landed on the top of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics list for the largest average weekly percent wage growth—15.5 percent—among 369 counties in the U.S. The BLS said the largest contribution to the gains in Benton …

Two more towns have joined the very short list of Arkansas cities that have voted to pass Sunday alcohol sales. On Nov. 5, Fayetteville and Siloam Springs joined Bentonville, Rogers and Springdale, voting to allow alcohol sales on Sundays for …

The poultry industry — the business of broilers, eggs and turkeys — has an economic impact of $6.7 billion in Arkansas, and Benton County is the No. 1 poultry-producing county in the state. It is home to Tyson Foods, which …

Real estate company Blue Crane recently closed an acquisition of the majority of land holdings of Cooper Communities in Bella Vista. The purchase includes Cooper’s developer rights, as well as approximately 2,700 acres of undeveloped land located throughout the city …

The Northwest Arkansas Council recently announced that Northwest Arkansas has been recognized as the nation’s 100th-largest metropolitan area. This recognition confirms a significant population boom in the area, following the growth and expansion of the metropolitan job market, amenities and …

The Walton Family Foundation has awarded another three-year, $470,000 grant to Startup Junkie Foundation to continue facilitating the Northwest Arkansas Kiva Hub. The grant will allow the foundation to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners access much needed capital via …