Northwest Arkansas

With promises of a $10,000 incentive for moving to Northwest Arkansas, the “Life Works Here” program attracted significant national press and resulted in thousands of applications from professionals eager to make the jump to the Natural State. Since its announcement…

The Walton Family Foundation is launching a new five-year plan for its grant-making cycle, as part of its mission of expanding opportunities and access. This five-year plan touches on three major program areas: improving the environment, impacting K-12 education and…

The Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers region was ranked as one of the most dynamic metropolitan areas in new study. In Heartland Forward’s new “Most Dynamic Metropolitans 2020” rankings, the “Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, Arkansas-Missouri” area cracked the top 20. This area was ranked at no. 17…

A new round of funding will be made available to arts and culture organizations in Northwest Arkansas that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Northwest Arkansas Arts and Culture Bridge Fund is launching a second round of grants…

If you’re planning to make a move soon – or even if you’re not – Northwest Arkansas should be at the top of your list. That’s the message from the Northwest Arkansas Council, which is launching a new “Life Works…

Torchy’s Tacos is bringing its popular sauces to customers in Northwest Arkansas. The Austin, Texas-based taco restaurant will be making its Green Chile Queso and Diablo Sauce available to customers at select Whole Foods in Arkansas, as well as in…

By David Conrads BENTON COUNTY — Nobody has ever mistaken Hiwasee for Hollywood, but there’s no doubt that more and more moviemaking has been going on of late in Northwest Arkansas. Spectacular scenery, financial incentives, two full-service film studios, a…

Growing up in the ‘80s at the end of a dirt road in rural Lonoke County, bicycles were a part of my everyday life. Then, in 1986, the bicycle-centric, cult classic movie RAD was available for rent on VCR at…

Is the region’s health care keeping up with the growing need? The health care industry in Northwest Arkansas is working to keep up with a growing population base while $950 million leaves the region each year as residents travel elsewhere…

When you close your eyes and picture Northwest Arkansas, what do you see?  For many, the Razorbacks, Ozark Mountain views, Fortune 500 giants and more NWA staples come to mind. But for a budding breed of innovators, a green, flowering…