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"City of Colleges", "Central Gateway to the Ozarks", "Great place to live, work, and raise a family", "Honest, progressive, hard-working people", all of the above and more help to describe Conway and Faulkner County.

At the beginning of World War II, one of our leading citizens was called into military service. In boot camp he was asked "Where are you from?" His response was `'from the hub of the Universe Conway, Arkansas." People who have moved to Conway will tell you that it truly is the greatest place to live, work, and raise your family.

Located on 1-40, US 64 and US 65 Highways, Conway is only 31 miles north of Arkansas' State Capital. Toad Suck Lock and Dam on the Arkansas River with river navigation is only 2 miles from the western city limits of Conway.

There is a great interest about living in Conway. During 1994, the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce mailed 928 information and relocation packets to 45 states, the Virgin Islands, Newfoundland, and France.

As in the last decade, Conway and Faulkner County continue to be the highest growth area in the state of Arkansas.

For the past five years Conway has experienced a staggering 32 percent growth rate based upon current statistical information.

Conway's population is estimated at 35,000 with projections of 40,000 within three years, and 60,000 by the year 2008.

We are blessed to have a very strong economic situation in the Conway area. We enjoy a stable economy due to many factors, including Education, Industry, Tourism, and Agriculture.

There are three institutions of higher education located in Conway. A total of 10,500 students attend The University of Central Arkansas, Hendrix College, and Central Baptist College. The combined impact by these institutions is 100 million dollars annually.

We have over 60 industries providing 6500 jobs for our people.

Tourists stopping in the Conway area spend more than $40 million each year.

The agricultural income from the county is $32 million annually.

With fairs, festivals, parades, and promotional events, Conway offers a variety of activities for your involvement and enjoyment.

The Toad Suck Daze Festival is now one of the largest in the state, attracting 150,000 people to Conway for the 3 day event. The 1997 Festival will he held May 2, 3, & 4.

And before you ask, here is the legend of Toad Suck!

"Long ago, steamboats traveled the Arkansas River when the water was the right depth. When it wasn't, the captains and their crews tied up to wait where Toad Suck Ferry Lock and Dam now spans the river. While they waited for the river to rise, they refreshed themselves at the local tavern there, to the dismay of the folks nearby, who said: `They suck on the bottle `til they swell up like toads.' Hence, Toad Suck. The tavern is long gone, but the legend lives on."

With a strong city government, excellent school systems, 77 outstanding churches, low crime rate and with growing and sound financial institutions, Conway's future is bright.

Conway was named as one of the 10 Volunteer Communities of the Year in Arkansas. An estimated 6,600 volunteers contributed 108,240 volunteer hours valued at $1,298,880 to the growth, development and well being of our people.

Plan to spend some time with us. Enjoy fishing at Lake Conway or Lake Beaverfork; take in some college sports, the Arkansas High School Rodeo, musical shows or plays, a college lecture series, the summer softball program, or the enjoyment of the Conway Civic Orchestra.

There is something for everyone in Conway. We welcome you to be a part of this great city with a very high quality of life.