New Report Ranks Northwest Arkansas's Economy in Top 30 Most Dynamic in Country

KUAF | By Kyle Kellams

Published December 16, 2020 at 5:13 PM CST

Northwest Arkansas's economy is ranking as the 21st most dynamic in the country and the third most dynamic among midsize metro areas. A new report from Heartland Forward examines the region's health.

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