Northwest Arkansas Council

About Northwest Arkansas Council

The Northwest Arkansas Council is dedicated to fostering economic growth and development in the Northwest Arkansas region, which is one of the fastest-growing economies in the country. Home to three Fortune 500 companies, the council supports businesses and startups through initiatives in economic development, talent attraction, health care, and workforce development, while promoting a vibrant lifestyle with arts, culture, and outdoor activities.

Products & Services

Economic Development:Initiatives to support the growth of businesses and startups with loans and workforce training in a region hosting three Fortune 500 companies.

Talent Attraction:Efforts to attract students, artists, entrepreneurs, and tastemakers to develop the creative community in Northwest Arkansas.

Health Care:Programs to ensure access to high-quality health care options, aiming to make the region a premier health care destination.

Workforce Development:Collaboration with local schools and training programs to build a skilled workforce for companies in the region.

Career and Talent Network:Tools and platforms like Careers NWA to connect job seekers and employers, facilitating career exploration and talent matching.

Specialties

Economic Development Talent Attraction Health Care Access Workforce Development Arts and Culture Entrepreneurship Infrastructure Housing Recycling Regional Growth

Funding History

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#	Type	Amount Fields	Date Fields	Investors
1	RT: Funding Round T: - FT: N/A	A: 4000000000 MR: - FA: over $4 billion FAN: 4000000000	D: 2024-09-20 FD: 2024-09-20	9 investors

Funding Round Latest

2024-09-20

$4.0B

9 investors (Pro only)

Growth Metrics

+45%

Employee Growth

YoY

3.2x

Funding Growth

Last Round

12

Markets

Operating

10K+

Customers

Active

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Team & Leadership

S

Susan Barrett

B

Bill Clinton

President

J

John Paul Hammerschmidt

S

Scott Van Laningham

U

Uvalde Lindsey

A

Alice Walton

Honorary Lifetime Member

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