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PROXIMITY AND ACCESS

Northwest Arkansas is located near the center of the US population, bisected by Interstate 49 and US Highway 412, and has nonstop flights to 14 destinations.


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HOME TO WALMART, TYSON FOODS, & JB HUNT

And 30 other corporate headquarters with revenues in excess of $50 million. Over a third of the Fortune 500 and 1,400 consumer brands have a presence here.

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A TALENTED
WORKFORCE

A rapidly growing population of more than 500,000, with a workforce of 250,000 and 37,000 college students.


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UNPARALLELED QUALITY OF LIFE

Home to The Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, and an extraordinary number of other arts, music, outdoor and culinary amenities for a metro area of its size.


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Learn more about one of the Nation's most dynamic economic regions


Anchored by 3 Fortune 500 companies and 2 world-class Universities, the Northwest Arkansas Metropolitan area has been a leader in employment and population growth for the past 25 years.
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Northwest Arkansas, with a population of just over half a million residents, is a hub of corporate services, food-related industries, healthcare, sustainable technologies, transportation and, logistics.

Total Employees

39,524
Corporate Services
26,380
Health Care and Social Services
21,698
Food Processing and Manufacturing
15,954
Transportation & Logistics

Why Northwest Arkansas?

1

Entrepreneurship is in our DNA.

Most people know Northwest Arkansas as the “Walmart Home Office”, but the development of the region's incredible entrepreneurial support system is gaining national attention as well. We’re building the next generation of successful businesses, cultivating new startups with a growing network of mentors, programs, work spaces, and capital.

2

Take your venture to the next level.

Walmart, Tyson Foods, and JB Hunt established and grew Fortune 500 companies here, which speaks to the business climate and support network that businesses find in Northwest Arkansas.

3

Join a growing list of global leaders.

Many household brands chose to locate in Northwest Arkansas because of the proximity to the world’s largest retailer, and the critical mass of talent, but many have expanded their footprint here because it’s a great place for corporate executives and their employees to live.

4

Success without compromise.

Work life balance is not just a catchphrase in Northwest Arkansas. Economic opportunity attracts thousands of new residents to the area, but affordability, education, arts, music, sports, and recreational opportunities compel many of them to make a home here.

Thanks to our partners


Tyson Walmart The Walton Family Foundation Sam's Club