Women-owned businesses boom in Northwest Arkansas

The big picture: Women-owned business openings rose 17% nationwide.

• Austin, Texas (34%), Miami (31%), Washington, D.C. (25%), Denver (25%) and Orlando (22%) saw the strongest growth rates among U.S. metros with at least 500 openings in 2023, according to Yelp.

What they're saying: "Whether you attended a women-led stadium tour, adopted a new wellness routine, picked up a new bestselling book or updated your wardrobe, the 'she-conomy' dominated cultural trends and ultimately drove economic growth," Yelp trend expert Tara Lewis told Axios in a statement.