Conway is home to businesses of all kinds, including health care, education, information technology, manufacturing, construction, banking, and finance.
The labor force totals nearly 35,000, according to the latest numbers from the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services. Here’s a list of the top 10 employers in Conway, the industry they represent, and the number of people each employs.
| Company | Industry | No. of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Conway Regional Health System | Health Care | 1,650 |
| 2. University of Central Arkansas | Education | 1,600 |
| 3. Acxiom | Information Technology | 1,450 |
| 4. Conway Public Schools | Education | 1,150 |
| 5. Conway Human Development Center | Institutional Care | 900 |
| 6. Walmart | Retail | 825 |
| 7. Gainwell Technologies | Information Technology | 650 |
| 8. Virco | Manufacturing | 650 |
| 9. Home BancShares & Centennial Bank | Banking | 550 |
| 10. Nabholz Corporation | Construction | 550 |