NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COUNCIL

Northwest Arkansas is one of the fastest-growing economies in the country, with three Fortune 500 companies that call it home, plus numerous businesses and startups eager to build their teams and infrastructures... Established by Sam Walton, Don Tyson, J.B. Hunt and other business leaders, we are a private, nonprofit organization working to advance job opportunities, talent recruitment, physical infrastructure, health care and quality of life. Most of the Council's more than 100 members are companies, including Walmart, Tyson Foods, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., Simmons Foods and George's, Inc... For 30 years and counting, the Northwest Arkansas Council has helped shape the development of our region-taking a long-term view without losing sight of short-term goals and the genuine needs of the community.

Also known as: Northwest Arkansas

Primary location: Springdale United States