Two new rankings put Northwest Arkansas among the top metropolitan areas in the country, this time for its resilient and dynamic economy. The Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro ranked No. 8 among the…
By: Duke McLarty, Executive Director, Northwest Arkansas Workforce Housing Center Far too often, the word “home” is detached from the word “house.” A house usually refers to a structure, a…
The Northwest Arkansas Council today announced Duke McLarty will serve as executive director of the workforce housing center. McLarty joins the center after serving as the director of government affairs and…
Northwest Arkansas’ labor force, average wages and other economic measures have held strong amid the COVID-19 pandemic compared to much of the state and country, a University of Arkansas economist…
A new center focused on addressing the emerging issue of housing affordability in Northwest Arkansas launches today. The workforce housing center will be incubated at the Northwest Arkansas Council with…
Paying for housing is the No. 1 financial challenge faced by a group of Northwest Arkansas residents suffering from the economic consequences of COVID-19, data collected by Endeavor Foundation shows.