Economic article was
originally published in the Northwest Arkansas Living™ Guide/Magazine |
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Spring 2004 Edition |
Volume V, Number I |
Published: April 2004 |
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Northwest Arkansas Economic Engines; |
Business Giants and Big Business |
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Businesses from all over the nation are discovering the benefits of locating to Northwest
Arkansas. The economy consists of an eclectic mix of small businesses, and some of the
largest corporations in the United States. All of which, make Northwest Arkansas the
premier location for business. |
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A study released in 2004 by the Milken
Institute ranked Fayetteville and the surrounding metro area as the number one Best
Performing City in America – among U.S. metropolitan areas that are recording |
| top economic performance and creating jobs in the nation. To support its
rapid growth and increase in business, Northwest Arkansas has relied on a strong
foundation of local and regional banks that have assisted in community |
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| development, educational opportunities, cultural outlets,
outstanding customer service and an aggressive approach to business financing. |
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Some of the business giants and world leaders in business are headquartered in Northwest
Arkansas. Wal-Mart,
Tyson Foods, and J.B. Hunt, all call Northwest
Arkansas home. |
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Sam Walton launched his empire with a five-and-dime in the 1950’s, and now... |
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