What would it take to get you to move to Arkansas?
With all due respect to natives of "The Natural State," I have to admit that question has never crossed my mind. I've heard that the state has lots of natural beauty, so I might want to take a bike trip there. But I haven't ever thought of residing there.
Could I change my mind? The folks at Northwest Arkansas Council seems to think so. Or, at least they think they can entice city slickers like me.
To that end, as part of their Life Works Here Initiative, the Council is offering $10,000 and a free bicycle in the hopes of luring new residents to their part of the world. If you don't want the bike, you can take a membership to the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art or some other cultural institution in the area.
Because many are working from home--and, for some, that home can be anywhere, they "are re-evaluating their priorities and their lifestyle," says Council president and CEO Nelson Peacock. "They are reconsidering where they are living and what they are prioritizing.
Here's another incentive: the area has 162 miles of paved paths and 322 miles of mountain biking trails. You can choose whether you want a "street" or mountain bike for your premium.
If you're ready to say "goodbye, city life," you can fill out an application on the Initiative's website.
