NWAEDD News & Events
Our goal at NWAEDD is to be the vehicle that links the private and public sectors together while working to advance economic development in our communities.
Northwest Arkansas Communities Recognized as 2020 Trendsetter Cities
1/15/2021 NWAEDD is very proud of the regions communities who were recognized in Arkansas Business Publishing Group Trendsetter Cities of 2020. Congratulations to the cities of Bella Vista, Eureka Springs, Gravette, and Green Forest! They excelled in the categories...
Bull Shoals to Complete New Wastewater Treatment Facility & Collections System
Images provided by Tim Sitler The City of Bull Shoals announced the completion of its new wastewater treatment facility and collection system on September 30th, 2020. This is a tremendous accomplishment for the City that has been in progress for several years. The...
Fayetteville to Receive $2 Million EDA Grant
October 27, 2020 U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross made the announcement that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2 million grant to the city of Fayetteville, Arkansas. The grant will be used to make roadway infrastructure...
Off to the Races – Another WIOA Success Story!
April 22, 2019 - WIOA participant Nikita Fletcher has been accepted to the NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville, NC and will begin classes in August of 2019. This is an opportunity that few female mechanics receive, her goal is to complete the...
No Cost Septic Systems Installed for Eligible Benton County Residents
October 12, 2018 -- In 2016, Benton County was awarded $185,000.00 from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission to replace failing septic systems in low to moderate income households. Since that time, 13 systems have successfully been replaced in Benton County....
Gassville Awarded $848,000.00 from ANRC
April 13, 2017 -- The City of Gassville has received $848,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds from the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC) to construct a new sewer extension that will provide service to 64 residents within the city who are...
Benton County Awarded $185,000.00 from AEDC
August 24, 2016 -- Governor Asa Hutchinson presented Benton County with a $185,000.00 General Assistance Grant from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission on Wednesday, July 27th. This grant, which utilizes Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, will...
About NWAEDD
The Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District was established in 1967 and subsequently funded in part by Arkansas Act 118 of 1969 based upon an act of Congress in 1965 known as the Public Works and Economic Development Act.
To accomplish the NWAEDD mission, we offer local governments and community-based organizations help in the following areas:
Participating in community and economic development plans
Identification of grant & loan sources for community projects
Bridge to funding and regulatory agencies
Guide for new & existing businesses requiring tax & infrastructure incentives
Preparation of grant and loan applications