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businesses that choose their locations carefully by selecting the communities that are experiencing the kind of growth that will insure their success. "All of this," Frye said, "adds to the argument that Farmington is quickly becoming the place to live and do business." e second component of Farmington's impressive growth is housing. "ere are 390 new plots ready for development," Frye said. "175 of those lots are already done and the rest will be finished in the next 12 months." is is going to create significant growth to the area. And, with a boom in housing," Frye adds, "Farmington has an enormous opportunity to collectively connect its friends and neighbors with old fashioned festivals, parades and town events that gives us an edge for a true small hometown atmosphere." Embracing the future, the Farmington Chamber of Commerce is also committed to behavioral studies as they partner with state entities to give community leaders insight as Farmington grows into a premiere destination for growing families. is approach assists in implementing economic growth and paving the way for shops, restaurants and venues to thrive with visitors from all over Northwest Arkansas and newcomers who want to call Farmington home. e addition of new housing, of course, is also a big part of Farmington's business growth. It's only natural that as more folks move to the city there will be more call for businesses like dry cleaners and primary care physicians and dentists to fulfill their needs. Add all of this to the outstanding school system (see story on page 16) and you have the makings of a city on the rise. A community worth looking into for those coming from the surrounding area or across the country looking for a vital, growing metropolis that still has a rural, country feel. Enterprise-Leader/LYNN KUTTER Partytime Ponies was one of the more popular activities at the Farmington Fall Festival at Creekside Park. Children lined up for their turn to ride one of the ponies. 2020 West Washington County Directory – 13