Growth

In the latest episode of the podcast I Am Northwest Arkansas, Tom Judson joins host Randy Wilburn. He’s the CEO of the Bella Vista Property Owners Association and explores Bella Vista's expansion from a quiet little retirement town into a thriving community spanning multiple generations.

The topic of growth was a key focus at the spring meeting of the Northwest Arkansas Council, held at the Fayetteville Public Library. The agenda included discussions on developing a regional growth strategy and expanding the healthcare ecosystem in the area. Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams has more.

On today's show, we hear about the Northwest Arkansas Council's strategy for regional growth. We also learn more about 3D-printed food in a new segment of "Balance." Additionally, our reporter, Jack Travis, shares some Earth Day activities for your family.

Heartland Forward, a Bentonville-based think tank, is releasing its Most Dynamic Metros 2025 report today. It evaluates nearly 400 Metropolitan areas across the country, considering employment, average annual pay, real GDP growth, per capita income and entrepreneurial activity.

A new presidential administration means changes for Canopy NWA, a non-profit refugee settlement organization. On today's show, we hear how they're reassessing resettlement. Also, our host, Kyle Kellams, discusses a new report about dynamic metro areas with Heartland Forward. Plus, merging the natural world with music, a beloved bird-watching spot will rise from the ashes and more.

Fayetteville has adopted a strategic plan to improve the city's arts and culture sector over the next decade.

With a population expected to reach 1 million by 2050, northwest Arkansas' demand for water is increasing and putting more strain on the region's water infrastructure.

The city of Bella Vista is debuting a rebranding campaign to reflect the city’s natural beauty and forthcoming development. The city is the youngest in the northwest Arkansas region – an incorporated city since only 2007 – and the brand’s new design is meant to depict Bella Vista’s past and vision for the future, Sophia Nourani reports.

On this week's episode, Paul Gatling documents several bank branch openings and closures and Northwest Arkansas Pediatrics' 40th anniversary.

Today on The Outline: The UofA Board of Trustees approves the sale of land that houses the former SEFOR nuclear reactor. Also, Arkansas Tech University- Ozark begins cardiac sonography classes. Plus, Ozark Regional Transit announces its highest monthly ridership since 2016.