Yesterday, the Center for Business and Economic Research and the NWA Council released their annual State of the Region report. 

• Looking good: Compared to peer metros, NWA had one of the lowest unemployment rates, has seen tremendous population growth, and its citizens enjoy some of the shortest commute times. 
• Looking ahead: NWA remains ranked low in other metrics such as average annual wages, percentage of adults without bachelor’s degrees, and low spending on research and development. All of which are metrics the NWA Council is seeking to address, particularly in the area of affordable housing and the establishment of more walkable communities.

Read the full State of the Region report HERE.