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U of A economist Mervin Jebaraj joined by Northwest Arkansas Council to release the Annual State of the NWA Region Report.
September 19, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
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Learn MoreU of A economist Mervin Jebaraj joined by Northwest Arkansas Council to release the Annual State of the NWA Region Report.
September 19, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
The Center for Business and Economic Research found the biking industry generated $159 million in total economic impacts in Northwest Arkansas in 2022.
June 12, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
At the Quarterly Business Analysis held June 8, Jebaraj reports a recession in 2023 is unlikely.
June 8, 2023 | By Lori McLemore