Encore Report Cites Milken Institute: Northwest Arkansas Named Best Performing City
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Updated Oct 6
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What happened
Encore published a report citing findings from the Milken Institute, which named the Northwest Arkansas metropolitan statistical area America's Best Performing City in 2026. The report, produced by Ross DeVol of Rogers' Encore Economics, noted that the region's economic strength is driven by robust and varied components.
From nwaonline.com
Why it matters
The analysis credits the region's growth to the presence of large corporate headquarters. However, the report suggests that maintaining its top ranking requires the region to pursue transformational growth and diversify its economy beyond these major companies.
From nwaonline.com
Who's involved
- EncorePublished the report on the region's economic performance
- Milken InstituteNamed Northwest Arkansas America's Best Performing City
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The entities involved
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Encore
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Milken Institute
US economic think tank