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Chamber leaders discuss economy at NEA Outstanding Business Awards luncheon - Talk Business & Politics
- Regional business leaders gathered in Jonesboro to discuss the Northeast Arkansas economy at the NEA Outstanding Business Awards luncheon.
- Leaders cited growth in areas like Jonesboro and new projects such as a veterinary school on the Arkansas State University campus.
- Downtown revitalization and quality-of-life metrics were highlighted as tools to attract business.
- Leaders stressed regional connectivity between counties and cities as a growth bottleneck.
- The group discussed incentives as a factor in where companies locate.
- Panelists encouraged positive online discourse regarding new employers to avoid deterring potential investment.
- Leaders noted ongoing collaboration with regional economic groups like the Northeast Arkansas Regional Intermodal Authority.
- Executives emphasized the region’s potential to attract additional business with stronger storytelling.
- Chambers highlighted the role of social media in elevating regional quality-of-life metrics.
- Panelists urged continued expansion of economic tools to attract businesses to the region.
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