Outlined in the NWA Economic Recovery Strategy accredited to the think-tank Heartland Forward, one component to a successful economic recovery in the region is by focusing on diversity.

• "It must be a business priority" that begins by "greater coordination among businesses, non-profit organizations and local leaders. While great work is being done by many, strong coordination must be addressed for the region to truly accelerate and deliver on the types of things that are accepted by evolving the NWA community." - Heartland Forward

• More information about the report can be found HERE