Local Industry & Knowledge Sectors

Northwest Arkansas is significant contributor on a global scale in variety of disciplines.

Northwest Arkansas is a global center of excellence in retail, food, and logistics. We are home to the headquarters of three fortune 500 companies Walmart, Tyson Foods, and J.B. Hunt Transport. Additionally, Simmons Foods, America's Car Mart, PAM Transport, 1,450 corporate subsidiary offices, and internationally recognized consumer brands call NWA home. NWA has a world-class infrastructure of professional as well as technical services to support the flagship industries. This has created an impressive ecosystem of thought leaders unlike you will find anywhere else. 

The World Trade Center Arkansas allows businesses and government agencies to grow international trade.
World Trade Center Arkansas
The World Trade Center Arkansas allows businesses and government agencies to grow international trade.
The University of Arkansas is home to a renown business college, great campus life, and beautiful grounds, including Old Main, the oldest building on campus
University of Arkansas
Meeting planners can confer with a variety of experts located at the University of Arkansas.
Tyson Foods
From its humble roots in Northwest Arkansas, Tyson has become an industry leader.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
A spirit of innovation lays foundation for one of the largest trucking transportation logistics companies in North America.
Walmart was founded and is headquartered in Northwest Arkansas. You can explore the 5 & 10 museum and learn about one of the largest global companies
Walmart
The largest retailer is located in Northwest Arkansas.