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February 9, 2023

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Economy

Job Numbers In Northwest Arkansas Hold Strong

NWA Daily

Arkansas saw an increase of 15,873 job gains over the last year, with Northwest Arkansas accounting for nearly 25% of the year-over-year growth.

  • Now hiring: As the state’s second-largest metro area, NWA saw an estimated 288,680 jobs in December 2022, up 3,944 from the previous year.
  • Steady numbers: The region’s jobless rate was 2% last December, slightly increasing from 1.9% in 2021. The national unemployment rate in December was 3.3%.

Read more from Talk Business & Politics HERE.

Events

Art Opportunities For Kids Across NWA

NWA Daily

Opportunities for kids to explore the arts are beginning across Northwest Arkansas this week, with some offering spring break camps.

Find more opportunities HERE.

Events

Rogers Public Library Hosts Author Panel and Book Reading

Rogers Public Library

Recognizing the importance of representation in children's literature, Rogers Public Library will host the fourth annual We Write For You, a Black children's book author and illustrator panel and reading, on Saturday, Feb 11, at 2p.

Learn more and register for the event HERE.

Business

Daisy Airgun Museum Releases Custom 2023 Model

NWA Daily

Daisy Airgun Museum in Downtown Rogers preserves and promotes vintage products and artifacts of the historic Daisy company and draws Daisy fans and collectors from all over to the region.

  • History: Every year, Daisy Museum runs a limited edition of the classic Daisy Model 25 pump-action BB gun with custom artwork engraved on the stock to honor a historic site. The 2023 edition highlights the Ozark Cider & Vinegar Co., paying homage to the once-thriving apple and vinegar industry of Benton County.
  • It's a Daisy: Visit the Daisy Airgun Museum to learn more about the manufacturer's history in Rogers and take a picture with the World's Largest Dasiy BB Gun.

Read more about Daisy HERE.

Highlights

NWA Daily is Giving Away 2 Tickets to Taylor Swift in Dallas

NWA Daily

You read that correctly - NWA Daily is giving away TWO tickets to see T-Swift live in Dallas.

  • You belong with me: For all you Swifty fans, listen up! We are giving away two concert tickets to see Taylor Swift live in concert at Dallas Cowboy Stadium on April 1 ($1,500 value).
  • Here is how to enter: 1) You must be subscribed to NWA Daily's newsletter (hint: if you're reading this email, you are a subscriber; 2) You must tag who you would take to the concert or just another friend from Northwest Arkansas who might also want a chance to win on our IG page; and 3) You get a bonus entry if you share the post on your IG story and tag @nwa.daily so we see it.

Find out more about this incredible giveaway HERE.

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