Northwest Arkansas Incentivizing Tech Workers with Free Bitcoin (and a Bike) By DailyCoin – Investing.com

Northwest Arkansas Incentivizing Tech Workers with Free Bitcoin (and a Bike) By DailyCoin – Investing.com

Northwest Arkansas Incentivizing Tech Workers with Free Bitcoin (and a Bike)

The Northwest Arkansas Council today announced it will begin offering $10,000 in bitcoin to tech professionals and other entrepreneurs looking to relocate to the region. This incentive embraces the need for talent within the region’s growing tech sector, specifically within blockchain-enabled technologies, and in doing so, Northwest Arkansas becomes the first region to offer cryptocurrency to potential transplants.

"Northwest Arkansas is one of the fastest-growing regions in the country, and we're now seeing more explosive growth in our tech sector,"

said Nelson Peacock, president and CEO of the Northwest Arkansas Council.

"This expanded incentive offer — and a Bike — not only embraces the growing trend toward the use of cryptocurrency as a payment option by employers, but also helps increase our pipeline of talent to benefit tech employers, startups, cities, local businesses and the region overall."

The bitcoin offer is focused on tech professionals and entrepreneurs with an expertise in blockchain-related technologies but is open to a diverse pool of potential applicants looking to call Northwest Arkansas home. Those interested in the incentive can apply online at Findingnwa.com/incentive, and applications will be reviewed by the Northwest Arkansas Council with support from The