Nonprofits
Empowering Communities: NWA Women Support Black Enterprises
Founded in 2019, Black Owned Northwest Arkansas is an organization that strives to create community and support Black-owned enterprises.
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Empowering the Delta (Abe Hudson Commentary)
By supporting grassroots efforts, we can narrow the racial wealth gap and foster inclusive growth. read more >
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MacArthur Museum Photo Exhibit to Tell Stories of Global Exchange
The public art exhibit combines photography with storytelling, and features images taken by American exchange alumni who participated in U.S. government exchange programs during their time abroad. read more >
Ruthanne Hill to Retire as Head of Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund
The nonprofit said a nationwide search has begun to find her successor. read more >
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AI Market Forecast to Hit $1.8 Trillion in 2030
The global value of the artificial intelligence market is expected to surge in the next decade, growing from about $95.6 billion in 2021 to $1.8 trillion by 2030, according to […] read more >
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How Do I Know If I Can Afford to Hire? (Sabrina Starling On Small Business)
It may be time to free up top performers by shifting lower-value activities to new team members. read more >
The Legal Saga of LaDonna Humphrey, and the Boss She Brought Down
Arkansas Business reviewed hundreds of pages of transcripts and court documents to track the rise and fall of a business that quickly outgrew its management and the role a disgruntled employee played in its collapse. read more >
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Bridging the Cybersecurity Talent Gap (Chris Wright Commentary)
Traditional workforce development won’t satisfy the need for cybersecurity professionals. read more >
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Andrea Anderson Appointed Federal Program Manager at HP Engineering (Movers & Shakers)
She's also been named in-house counsel for the Rogers-based firm. read more >
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Arkansas’ Podcast Boom: Business Takes Center Stage
Today’s businesses are creating their own podcasts to engage with potential clients, build a steady stream of content to be broken down into social media promotions, and position their executives as thought leaders in industry specialties. read more >
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Arkansas Podcasting Experts Share Insights on Success & Monetization
“We want Arkansas podcasters to succeed, but there are different ways to measure success,” Arkansas Podcast Collaborative's Ti King said. read more >
Ace Glass Project Draws $5.7M Sale (Real Deals)
ARJV IV LLC, led by Chris Moses, purchased the 41,554-SF project at 3101 Dugan Drive from 3101 Dugan LLC of Salt Lake City. read more >
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Working to Improve Child Care in Arkansas (Angela Duran Commentary)
Arkansas businesses have a role to play in ensuring every child reaches its full potential. read more >
by Angela Duran -
Baptist Health Gets $50K Donation From Family of Heart Transplant Recipient
The gift comes from the family of Dr. Ryan Fitzgerald. read more >
University of the Ozarks Gets $2.2M Gift From Windgate Foundation
The gift will endow a current professorship position and allow the private liberal arts school in Clarksville to create a new graphic design curriculum. read more >
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Joe Ford, Conway Regional Honored at Arkansas Business of the Year Awards
Ford received the Legacy of Leadership award in honor of a career spanning business and the highest levels of government. read more >
Jacksonville Plant Produces $4.2M Sale (Real Deals)
A 547,414-SF industrial complex in Jacksonville weighed in at $4.25 million. read more >
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Courageous Authenticity (Barry Goldberg On Leadership)
Organizations led with courageous authenticity and integrity outperform their competitors. read more >
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Lyon College Vet School Names Ashley Mounts as Associate Dean for Clinical Programs & Outreach (Movers & Shakers)
She has served as a small-animal clinical veterinarian for more than 15 years. read more >
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‘Where the Money Is’ (Editorial)
Need capital for a new enterprise? Turn your attention to northwest Arkansas. read more >
Report: Wealth Disparities by Race Grew During The Pandemic, Despite Income Gains
According to a report from the New York Federal Reserve Bank, the real net worth of white individuals has outgrown that of Black and Hispanic individuals by 30 percentage points and 9 percentage points, respectively. read more >
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