NWA is one of the fastest growing regions in the country and is conveniently situated at the geographic center of North America. The Census Bureau projects the NWA corridor will double in population by 2030. Corporate headquarters in our region include Walmart, Tyson Foods, J.B. Hunt among others, as well as the state's largest higher education institution, the University of Arkansas. These large and growing employers help create a fertile ground for other businesses to flourish while supporting the expanding population.