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Northwest Arkansas Posts Lowest Unemployment in the State

Northwest Arkansas continues to set the pace for the state’s economy after posting high job growth and the lowest unemployment in the state.

• On The Rise: The region added more than 8,600 jobs over the past year and saw a 2.7% unemployment rate in May 2025, well below other metro areas in the state.

• No Better Place: Northwest Arkansas is 1 of just 45 U.S. metro areas with unemployment less than 3%. If you are looking to grow your career, hire top talent, or launch a business, there is no better market than NWA.

Read the full story from Talk Business & Politics HERE.

Community

Schmieding Center and UAMS Join Forces to Enhance Healthcare in Springdale

Springdale’s Schmieding Center for Senior Health and Education (SCSHE) celebrated a new partnership with UAMS’s family medicine program during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Jun 30.

• A Vision Realized: The partnership between SCSHE and UAMS has been years in the making. Lawrence Schmieding, the center’s namesake, donated $15 million to UAMS two decades ago with a vision to combine family and senior healthcare in one space.

• Health in Action: SCSHE and UAMS are focused on improving well-being in NWA by increasing primary care access in Springdale, expanding geriatric services, educating future medical professionals, and serving the local Spanish-speaking community.

Listen to the full story from KUAF’s Ozarks at Large HERE.

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Art Of Wine Returns To Walton Arts Center With Vintage Circus Theme

The 23rd Annual Art of Wine will transform Walton Arts Center into a vintage circus on Friday, Jul 11, from 8-11p, featuring hundreds of wines and local entertainment to support arts education.

• Step Right Up: As part of this year's circus theme, guests can sample selections from 70+ vendors while enjoying dazzling performers, small bites from area restaurants, and local entertainment. Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or eager enthusiast, prepare to be captivated under the big top.

• Premium Experiences: General admission tickets are $95, while Reserve Room tickets ($225) offer premier selections and upscale restaurant options. Express Pass tickets ($25) provide early access at 7:30p. The event supports Walton Arts Center's mission to provide live performing arts experiences to over 25,000 students and educators annually at no cost.

Reserve your tickets for Art of Wine HERE.

Events

Speed Through Downtown Fayetteville at the Dickson Street Mile

Test your speed and stamina against the local running community during the Dickson Street Mile in Downtown Fayetteville on Jul 26.

• One Mile, Everyone Knows the Rules: Starting at 7a, the one-mile, U.S.A.T.F. certified race will start and finish near George’s Majestic Lounge, weaving through Dickson Street and surrounding streets.

• All Are Welcome: The Dickson Street Mile welcomes everyone, including dogs, kids, competitive & elite runners. Registration includes a t-shirt, headband, finisher medal, and a special treat for Dog Mile participants!

Register for the race HERE.

Restaurant News

Your Guide To New Dining Spots Opening This Summer

Northwest Arkansas is no stranger to exciting new dining experiences. To help you savor every bite this summer, we’ve curated a list of the latest restaurant openings around the region:

• Wu Zhao: The bold new Asian dining spot in downtown Bentonville, brings viral chefs Vincent Yeow Lim and Catherine Zhang to the local food scene.

• Goat Lab Brewing: Owners Bill & Rhonda Adams are bringing their Goat Lab & Grove Comedy success to Fayetteville with a new concept on Garland Ave.

• Archie’s Sandwichery: Locally owned Archie’s is now open on Walton Blvd with sandwiches, cocktails, coffee, and a pet-friendly vibe.

Stay in the know on the latest with NWA’s food scene HERE.

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In other news…

• 🧹 Clean home, happy heart! If you need a deep clean or just need help cleaning your home on a regular basis, reach out to NWA Cleaners. Get a quote HERE.*

• 🐊 See Ya Later: Alligators recently visited the Lincoln Public Library. And naturally, they loved the history hiss-tory section.

• ♻️ Thank You For Your Service: In 2024, 21,517 volunteers helped remove 1,366 tons of litter and clean 15,528 miles of roadway to keep Arkansas beautiful.

• 💰 Why CEOs Get Paid Top Dollars: U of A professor Jason Ridge recently published a study exploring how personality traits help explain why some CEOs earn up to 344 times more than their employees, depending on the company.

• 🌇 Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner: Modus Studio, a nationally renowned architecture and design firm based in Fayetteville, received top honors from the American Institute of Architects for two Northwest Arkansas projects.

• 📍CORRECTION: In Monday’s Amazeum article, we stated that its 10-year celebration is this Friday. It is actually this Saturday, Jul 12.

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• 📅 Events Calendar: Find and post upcoming events in Northwest Arkansas on our Events Calendar.

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