Runway Group - Company of the Year
Company: Runway Group
Entry Submitted By: 4media group
Company Description: Runway is a holding company making investments in real estate, outdoor initiatives, hospitality, and businesses committed to moving Northwest Arkansas forward. Runway’s mission is to sustainably develop and transform the Northwest Arkansas region into a dynamic “lifestyle” metropolitan area with a unique culture that reflects the area’s heritage and natural beauty.
Nomination Category: Company / Organization Categories
Nomination Sub Category: Company of the Year - Diversified Service Industries - Small
Nomination Title: Runway Group Sees Success in Diversified Services in Northwest Arkansas
Runway is a holding company making investments in real estate, outdoor initiatives, hospitality, and businesses committed to moving Northwest Arkansas forward. Runway’s mission is to sustainably develop and transform the Northwest Arkansas region into a dynamic “lifestyle” metropolitan area with a unique culture that reflects the area’s heritage and natural beauty.
Runway’s companies are as follows:
Blue Crane is a development and real estate company that strives to foster innovative design and revitalization in vibrant communities throughout Northwest Arkansas.
RZC Investments is a private equity investment division. Through smart investments, RZC strives to create an environment that spurs economic growth in Northwest Arkansas.
OZ Venture, LLC is a parent company for the nascent OZ brands emerging out of Northwest Arkansas and owned by Runway Group. Abbreviated from the region known as the Ozarks, the OZ brand family includes OZ Trails NWA, OZ Art NWA, Fly OZ, and OZ1 Flying Club, each their own organization with a distinct focus.
Ropeswing Hospitality Group brings bold new dining and hospitality experiences to Northwest Arkansas. Ropeswing knows incredible ideas and true communication come to life when people sit around the same table, enjoying great food and real companionship.
August 2019: The Bentonville-based airport Louise M. Thaden Field has been awarded " Southwest Region Airport of the Year" by the FAA. https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/outreach/back-to-school/bentonville-based-airport-awarded-southwest-region-airport-of-the-year/527-93fda1de-bb77-4fa0-8e4b-b15bc01c721e
January 2020: The League of American Bicyclists honored Runway Group, upgrading Northwest Arkansas to “Platinum” status. https://bikeleague.org/content/153-bicycle-friendly-business-awards-program-nears-1400-business-partners-bike-movement
March 2020: Northwest Arkansas was the 13th fastest-growing metro area in the United States between 2010 and 2019. https://talkbusiness.net/2020/03/northwest-arkansas-continues-to-lead-state-growth-13th-fastest-growing-u-s-metro-over-past-decade/
April 2020: Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced that Steuart Walton, co-founder of Runway group, will chair a newly established Arkansas Economic Recovery Task Force. https://talkbusiness.net/2020/04/steuart-walton-to-chair-arkansas-economic-recovery-task-force/
July 2020: Bentonville stakeholders say city is mountain biking capital of the world. https://www.velonews.com/news/mountain/bentonville-stakeholders-say-city-is-mountain-biking-capital-of-the-world/
November 2020: Twelve muralists crafted works of art to inspire and spark conversation, following a theme to promote "Unity,” the entire state became their ARkanvas. https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2020/nov/30/covered-in-paint/
January 2021: This spring, Fayetteville, Arkansas, will host a new event, the OZ Trails US Pro Cup, as part of the 2021 U.S. Cup Mountain Bike Series.
Through all these achievements, Runway group is taking Northwest Arkansas (NWA) to new heights and working to achieve its ultimate goal: promoting the metropolitan area with its dynamic lifestyle and unique culture that reflects its heritage and natural beauty through art, outdoor recreation, property development, and hospitality. At Runway group, we are not just focused on one unique goal, but benefiting the entirety of the NWA region and its citizens.
Runway has received recognition in outdoor recreation, hospitality, property development, and art. Because Runway is a diversified group, all the branches have the ability to work together to elevate the NWA region. Regarding outdoor recreation, Bentonville is the stakeholder proclaimed Mountain Biking Capital of the World. Runway’s work has helped in the hosting of the OZ Trails US Pro Cup in Fayetteville, Arkansas in April 2021. Under property development, the Bentonville-based airport, the Louise M. Thaden Field, has been awarded "Southwest Region Airport of the Year" by the Federal Aviation Administration. ARkanvas has exploded tourism throughout the state, showing beautiful art to native Arkansas residents and newcomers alike.
In short, Runway is a unique organization that works to support Northwest Arkansas and its residents as well as drive forward innovation, capitalizing on the already wonderful natural amenities the region provides.
Home - Runway Group (runwaynwa.com) https://runwaynwa.com/
OZ Art NWA | Local Art. Breathtaking Scenery. Cool Spaces. | OZ Art https://www.ozartnwa.com/
OZ Trails Northwest Arkansas (NWA) - OZ Trails Northwest Arkansas (oztrailsnwa.com)https://www.oztrailsnwa.com/
Recreational Aviation | Fly Oz | United States https://www.flyoz.com/
OZ1 Flying Club (oz1club.com) https://www.oz1club.com/
Ropeswing Hospitality Group in Bentonville, AR. (ropeswinggroup.com) https://www.ropeswinggroup.com/
Home | Blue Crane https://bluecrane.us/