Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District

Our Mission: To afford local governments and citizens a regional forum to identify issues and opportunities; and to provide leadership in planning and implementing programs to improve the quality of life in our District.
Summer 2020 Outreach Summary
Miscellaneous Interview Comments
- Online hysteria, public non-compliance was a major issue
- Information changes so quickly, it’s hard to trust information
- Marshallese and Hispanic communities, adults aged 65+ hit hard
- Some governments had significant layoffs, others had none
- Some governments could send employees home with pay because of reserves
Thrift stores, flea markets, antique shops | Tourist industry | Hotels | Resorts on the river | AirBNBs | Tech companies | Autobody shops | Manufacturers



NWAEDD Advisory Committee Members
Jackie Crabtree
Mayor, City of Pea Ridge
Mickie Pendergrass
Judge, Baxter County
Bob Largent
President and CEO, Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce
Teri Garrett
Field Representative, Office of Congressman Steve Womack
Bob King
Business Owner, Searcy County Chamber of Commerce
Vince Leist
President and CEO, North Arkansas Regional Medical Center
Steve Clark
President and CEO, Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce
Sandy Martin
Founding Member, C3
Joseph Wood
Judge, Washington County
Scott Edmonson
Vice President of Economic Development, Springdale Chamber of Commerce
Jerry Jackson
Mayor, City of Harrison
Dr. Robin Myers
President, Arkansas State University – Mountain Home
Angela Visger
Owner, El Mexico Lindo
Dr. Ricky Tompkins
Vice President of Learning, Northwest Arkansas Community College
Jason Tenant
President and Chief Lending Officer, Cornerstone Bank
Jeff Wood
Public Relations, Tyson Foods
Taylor Hasley
Executive Director, Startup Junkie
Randy Wolfinbarger
Owner, Inn of the Ozarks
Jeff Cantrell
Director, Ozarks Unlimited Resources
Dr. Randy Esters
President, North Arkansas College
Hillrey Adams
Mayor, City of Mountain Home
Mike Johnson
Vice Chancelor of Facilities, University of Arkansas
Jack Murders
Marshalltown Tools
Barry Moehring
Judge, Benton County