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| The natural beauty, the array of activities and the friendly people make Bella Vista Village a wonderful place to make your home -- but, of course, we need the "other stuff" too. | |
| The economy...* | |
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Neighboring Bentonville and the Interstate 540 corridor are rapidly expanding, largely because of Wal-Mart success. Headquartered in Bentonville, Wal-Mart commands increasing attention and brings employees of other major corporations to live in the area; not to mention employing about 9,000 workers itself. |
| Wal-Mart suppliers and vendors are numerous in the area, fueling housing construction starts and associated commercial growth. Corporations with a presence in the community include General Mills, M & M Mars, American Greetings, 3M, Coppertone, Rayovac Corp., Colgate-Palmolive Co., Chef America, Rubbermaid, Fuji Photo Film, Dubble Bubble, True Value, ConAgra, Pepsi, Frito Lay, Clorox, Hormel Foods, GE Lighting, McDonald's, Kraft, Ex-Cell, Krispy Kitchens and United Industries. | |
| Personal income in Benton County grew at an average rate of 9.36 percent over the past decade, a rate significantly higher than the state's 5.8 percent and the country's 5.3 percent. | |
| The state and Benton County offer favorable tax structures. In fact, Arkansas ranks among the five lowest states in the nation in overall per capita tax burden. | |
| Technology...* | |
| With Wal-Mart, the world's largest corporation, and its vendors as important anchors to the business community in Bentonville, having access to every point on the globe is critical. To meet this basic business requirement, Bentonville is home to some of the most sophisticated technology on the planet. In fact, almost 20 percent of Wal-Mart's corporate headquarters employment is information-technology based. Creating fantastic opportunities for high-tech professionals, and lending students and consumers enormous access to the finest technology in the world. | |
| A great place to work... | |
| There has been a 60% employment growth in the last decade in Bella Vista Village. Bella Vista Village was also ranked as 7th among 200 metro areas as "Best Places for Business and Career" in 2002! | |
| Monthly assessment dues are $16/month on unimproved lots and $24/month on improved lots. These assessment costs help to maintain Bella Vista roads and community property, as well as to provide finding for police and fire protection for village residents. | |
| *Information courtesy of Northwest Arkansas Council | |