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NWAA great place toPhotobyAlexandriaFerguson

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Why youll love Its truly an exciting time to live in Northwest Arkansas.Bella Vista, Bentonville, Eureka Springs, Fayetteville, Rogers, SiloamSprings and Springdale are all looking towards bright futures.

The regions growing economy has opened the door for developments

and redeveloped downtowns. A low cost of living and a high job growthrate, the region is ideal for graduates, entrepreneurs, professionals andfamilies looking to raise their children in a safe, stable environment.Northwest Arkansas is also home to some of the finest public schoolsand the largest higher education institution in the state, the University of

Arkansas at Fayetteville. With the rolling Ozark Mountains, lakes, riversand a four-season climate, you can see why so many people are looking

at calling Northwest Arkansas home.

With Interstate 540 and its access roads it makes transportation in andaround Northwest Arkansas more convenient than ever before.Bentonville is the site of the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA),which offers more than 50 departures daily.

At a Glance Population - 420,000

The sixth fastest-growing region in America

47% population increase in the 90s

60% employment growth in the last decade

Unemployment rate among the lowest in the U.S.

36th safest metropolitan area in the U.S.

$3.5 billion annual retail sales

$4.8 billion effective buying income

Considered one of the best places to work andlive according to Today in America

Forbes calls our region one of the nation's best10 places for business and careers

The cost of living index for northwest Arkansas is92.1 percent, compared to the national average of100 percent.

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What you can expectWith a lively mix of the rural and the metropolitan,Northwest Arkansas is a popular place for meetings and

conventions. From company retreats to family reunions, areachambers of commerce and visitors bureaus can help makemeetings successful and memorable. Air travel via XNA expeditesbringing in noted speakers and out-of-state attendees. Upscaleshopping, fine dining and affordable accommodations makeNorthwest Arkansas an inviting place for group gatherings.

Unique places and attractions can be found in every city inNorthwest Arkansas. Outdoor enthusiasts can appreciate a variety ofstate parks, including Buffalo River National Park, Devils Den StatePark, Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, and Withrow Springs StatePark. For those looking for indoor entertainment, galleries, museums,theaters and historical sites provide educational and culturalopportunities for residents and visitors of all ages and interests.

Among the exciting new amenities that are enriching life

here are the Crystal Bridges Museum of American

Art, the Double-A Northwest Arkansas Naturals

minor league baseball team, and the Botanical

Garden of the Ozarks. Every day, it seems, somethingnew and intriguing is being planned for the region that is

the state's economic engine.

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From the Delta to the Ozark Mountains, Arkansas is an incredible place to live. Some are enchanted by thestunning scenery, others enjoy the four distinct seasons and still others are fond of the convenience the stateProvides. Whatever the reasons, its clear that a love of Arkansas runs deep in the hearts of those who call it home.

Top 10 Reasons to Love Arkansas

1 The PeopleNo matter where you live, youll never lack for friendly neighbors who are theepitome of Southern hospitality.

2 The Affordable LivingWhen you consider the total package of housing, taxes, utilities and daily living

expenses, the cost of living in Arkansas is considerably lower than most states.

3 The Natural BeautyArkansas scenery cant be beat. From high atop the Ozarks to the green vistasof the Delta, its obvious why Arkansas is called The Natural State. The stateboasts 52 state parks that offer a variety of amenities, including hiking trails,lakeside camping, world-class fishing and mountaintop cabins.

4 The Four SeasonsSpring paints roadsides and gardens with vibrant blooms, while autumn sets theforests ablaze with spectacular color. Winter is usually mild with an occasionalsnowfall, while summer days are long and lazy.

5 The LocationLiving in a state located in middle America has its advantages. Those who like to

visit the big city are a few hours from Dallas, St. Louis and Memphis. And a tripto the beach is not hard to manage with the Gulf Coast just a days drive away.





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6 The Great OutdoorsOutdoor enthusiasts couldt find a better spot to indulge their passionthan Arkansas. Opportunities for fishing, hiking, hunting and golfing

abound with almost 250 lakes and reservoirs, more than 200 golfcourses, and thousands of acres of state and national wildlife areas.

7 The OpportunitiesWhether you are looking for a paid job or a volunteer opportunity,Arkansas has much to offer. As Greater Little Rock and northwestArkansas continue to grow, professionals are needed to fill positionsin fields ranging from technology to retail. The states many nonprofit

organizations also provide valuable services and need the skills ofdedicated individuals.

8 The ConvenienceAs one of the smallest states west of the Mississippi River, Arkansasoffers laid-back charmeven in its larger cities. Compared with majorcosmopolitan areas, traffic here is rarely a problem, and mostdestinations are close by and easily accessible.

Top 10 Reasons to Love Arkansas cont.

9 The Arts SceneFayetteville, Little Rock and Texarkana all regularly host the countrys most critically acclaimed touring companies at their majortheaters. The Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock is the nations premier repository for works on paper, and there are numerous otherworld-class galleries throughout the state for Arkansans to enjoy.

10 The Quality of Health CareArkansas boasts some of the nations finest health care facilities. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock isconsistently listed in US News & World Reportsannual edition of Americas Best Hospitals.

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So how close is Northwest Arkansas to metropolitan areas?

St. Louis, Missouri

363 milesDallas, Texas333 miles

Memphis, Tennessee318 miles

Little Rock, Arkansas

191 milesKansas City, Missouri243 miles

Tulsa, Oklahoma117 miles

Branson, Missouri

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Nothing matters more to Northwest Arkansans than qualityeducation, and new, well-equipped schools serve growingneighborhoods in every community - Fayetteville, Rogers,

Bentonville, Siloam Springs and Springdale.

The public schools routinely produce SAT and ACT scores higherthan the national average, qualifying more than our fair share ofstudents for National Merit Scholarships. The area also has a widearray of private schools, several of which have been nationallyrecognized for academic excellence.

Educationin Northwest Arkansas

Bentonville High School students score an average of1226 on the SAT compared to the U.S. average of 1020.www.bentonville.k12.ar.us

Fayetteville School District's Gifted and Talentedprogram is ranked among the top 16 in the nation.www.fayar.net

Rogers School System has been recognized by theGeorge Lucas Foundation as a national leader intechnology. www.rogers.k12.ar.us

Last year, the Siloam Springs Scholarships Programawarded more than 150 students almost $1.5 million inscholarships to continue their education. www.sssd.k12.ar.us

Springdale Schools have been recognized as National Blue

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The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, the state's flagship land grant institutionand home of the Razorbacks, enrolls 20,000 students in 200 undergraduate and graduate degrees covering

approximately 150 fields. It has been named among The Princeton Review's "Best 331 Colleges," scoringthird highest in academics among the 12 Southeastern Conference universities. That's particularly impressivesince it's also "one of the most affordable major research universities in the country," according to the Review.

Better by Degrees

A U.S. News & World Report poll ranked the

Walton School of Business

40th among the nation's top 100 public undergraduate businessschools, and the college's Department of Management wasranked 28th.

Other higher-education facilities in the region include:

John Brown University in Siloam Springs,a Christian liberal arts college with more than 1,700 students,

which was ranked 18th in U.S. News and World Report's list ofsouthern liberal arts schools.

Northwest Arkansas Community College in Rogers-Bentonville

Northwest Arkansas Technical Institute in Springdale

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Health Care Facilities Mercy Health

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RecreationalActivitiesRecreational Center Walton Life Fitness Center Jones Center for Families

Rogers Activity Center Bentonville Activity CenterFayetteville Athletic Club

Outdoor Activities Hobbs State Park State Parks

Buffalo River National ParkMulberry River Beaver Lake Devils Den State Park Parks and Recreation Wild Wilderness Drive Through Safari


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Golf Fayetteville Country Club, Stonebridge Meadows and Paradise Valleygolf courses in Fayetteville

Springdale Country Club and Blessings golf courses in Springdale/Johnson

Pinnacle, Shadow Valley and Prairie Creek golf courses in Rogers Bella Vista offers 8 Golf Courses

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Shoppingexperience Northwest Arkansas Mall

Pinnacle Hills Promenade Village on the Creeks Friendly Farmers Markets in Bentonville,

Fayetteville and Rogers.

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Museums, Attractions & Theaters

Architecture byFay Jones and James LambethArend Arts CenterArt Center of the OzarksArts Live Theatre Crystal Bridges Clinton House Daisy Air Gun Museum Fayetteville Underground

The Inn at Carnall Hall Museum of Native American Artifacts Peel Mansion Rogers Little Theater Shiloh Museum of Ozark History sUgAR Art Museum Walton Arts Center & Nadine Baum Studios Walmart Visitor Center

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Experience

TheArkansas Naturalsare a minor league team of theKansas City Royals, which areowned by previous WalmartCEO, David Glass. The Naturalsare on the their second season andprovide fun sports entertainment forthe whole family.http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com

The University of Arkansasmens and womens sport teams fromfootball, baseball, soccer, gymnastics,and everything in between.http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com

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The AMPOutdoor live concert amphitheater.

BordinosItalian Cuisine

BrewskisBar that offers 200 kinds of beers;

play pool or sit in an open air room looking overDickson Street

Buster Bellys Bar and DeliWatch the gameor hang out in the cozy booths

Common GroundsCoffee shop/bar includesan outside patio and garden

Dickson Street TheaterPopular Dance Club

Dickson Streetwith its numerous hot spotsand live music is the heart of

Fayetteville Nightlife


Georges Majestic LoungeClassic rock venuethat offers beer garden and live music

JosesMexican grill with an outdoor patio

StirA DJ fills the bar with rythmic sounds

TheosUpscale Cocktail Lounge

WasabiLounge patio side with fresh sushi

Willy DsDueling piano bar

21st

AmendmentUpscale bar open to Dickson St.

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Want more info?Check out our YouTube link on life in Northwest Arkansas at

http://www.youtube.com/user/WalmartCorporate?feature=mhee#p/c/14ED977FFA38F193/25/FQCJTQCuUM4

Area Chamber of Commerce

Bentonville; http://www.bbvchamber.comFayetteville; http://www.fayettevillear.comRogers/Lowell; http://www.rogerslowell.comSiloam Springs; http://www.siloamchamber.comSpringdale; http://www.springdale.com

Childcarehttp://www.arkansas.gov/childcarehttp://www.nwachildcare.orghttp://www.nwakidsguide.com

County offices

Benton County; http://www.co.benton.ar.usBella Vista; http://www.bellavistapoa.comWashington County; http://www.co.washington.ar.us

Healthcare

http://www.northwesthealth.comhttp://www.mercy4u.comhttp://www.wregional.comhttp://www.lifespringhealthcare.com

Local Newspaper

http://www.nwaonline.comOzark Regional Transit; http://www.ozark.org

http://www.arkansasonline.comhttp://www.rogerslowell.comBenton County; http://www.co.benton.ar.usCity of Rogers; http://www.rogersarkansas.comCity of Lowell; http://www.lowellarkansas.govCity of Siloam Springs; http://www.siloamsprings.comCity of Springdale; http://www.springdaleark.org

Restaurant Guides

http://nwamenus.comhttp://nwarestaurantsonline.com

More exciting links

http://www.Arkansas.comhttp://www.nwaeventsonline.comhttp://www.bgcbentoncounty.orghttp://www.waltonartscenter.org

http://www.crystalbridges.orghttp://www.nwark.orghttp://www.nwanews.comhttp://www.nwatourism.comhttp://www.nwara.comhttp://www.arkansas.govhttp://www.LiveBetterInNWA.com

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