Conway is named one of the Fastest Growing Cities in Arkansas

The Gadberry Group recently released a report naming the fastest growing cities in Arkansas for 2009.  Maumelle, Bryant and Conway respectively were the top three cities in the state.

In the past decade, Conway has seen exponential growth topping 30% and has also earned the desingation as one of the most educated cities in the state with over 36% of residents earning a Bachelor's degree or higher according to City-Data.com.

The Arkansas Democrat Gazette quoted Larry Martin, a principal with the Gadberry Group, "For years, Conway was known as a bedroom community to Little Rock but that no longer is the case. Conway landed one of the largest economic development projects in the state in 2008, Hewlett-Packard's $28 million customerservice and technology center, which will employ 1,200 by 2012."

The Log Cabin sat down with Mayor Tab Townsell after the report was released.  The Mayor said “We’re trying to grow into the city we wish to become and not just grow out of the city we were in love with. In other words to build smart, to build fine parks, build better roads and bike trails and continue to grow in our police and fire safety forces. They keep our city safe, and that is what is going to dictate whether or not we are a good place to live as we grow.  Now Conway is an independent area. "People now are going from Little Rock to Conway to work.”

Brad Lacy, President and CEO of the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce also weigned in on Conway's standing with The Log Cabin.  “Conway has felt like an island in the storm.  We have been so fortunate to maintain growth in this climate. I think it’s due to our diverse and fundamentally sound local economy.”

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