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AND WHAT SETS US APART
A GROWING & DIVERSE ECONOMY
The central Arkansas economy is one of the most diverse in the United States. In Conway, three “tentpoles” – health care, technology, and education – stabilize and stimulate economic growth. Gainwell Technologies, Acxiom, Insight Enterprises, Snap-on Equipment, Molex, International Paper, and WestRock are a few of the major employers.
Affordability
Conway consistently ranks among the nation’s most inexpensive places to live offering a low cost of living but a high quality of life.
Largest Employers
Economic Development Announcements
Some of the year’s economic development news included a new investment from Westrock Coffee, the country’s leading integrated coffee, tea and extract service provider, and Turbare, a pharmaceutical manufacturer.
30% cheaper $867 $1,346 $195,800 $48,104 electricity and water rates compared to other cities in Arkansas average cost of rent median mortgage median household income
Central Location
value of housing units
Conway is positioned in Metro Little Rock, in the heart of Arkansas, with easy connectivity to the state and region.