Nonprofits
Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation Launches New $50M Grant Fund
The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation has launched the Arkansas Enterprise Capital Grant Fund, aiming to raise $50 million for nonprofits across the state.
The funds support organizations that are “actively working to create positive change for others,” the foundation said in a news release.
The flagship project at 610 Kirk Rd. is expected to cost $4 million-$6 million and create 30-50 jobs.
The CARTI Auxiliary’s Festival of Trees has surpassed fundraising records for the second consecutive year, raising nearly $870,000.
Arkansas Business Names Finalists for Business of the Year Awards
The annual Legacy of Leadership award will be presented to Charles Nahbolz, chairman emeritus of Nabholz Corp. of Conway. read more >
Nabholz to Build $20M Forest of Hope Family Peace Center in Little Rock
This week's million-dollar deals and construction contracts starts off with a $20 million contract to build a new center to help domestic violence victims. read more >
Doing Good Is Good for Small Businesses (Faviola Alba Commentary)
Charitable giving can be good for your business and community, and there’s a right way to go about it. read more >
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Trading Up: Arkansas Looks to Expand Workforce Training with Lottery-Funded Scholarships
Arkansas voters overwhelmingly approved using lottery funds for vocational scholarships, enhancing workforce development in high-demand trades. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Roaring Storms & Rising Rates
Arkansas AG Tim Griffin opposed Entergy's 4.25% electric rate hike, criticizing its reliance on a formula for yearly increases, while Summit Utilities' rate hike was approved. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
12 Arkansas Groups Receive Grants to Fund Mental Health Programs
The Blue & You Foundation is awarding more than $1.3 million in grants to a dozen nonprofit organizations around the state for the expansion of mental health programs. read more >
Downtown Little Rock Hampton Inn & Suites Sells for $11M
Explore Little Rock's latest million-dollar transactions, including hotel sales, luxury homes, and major commercial developments shaping the city's market. read more >
Off-Road Tourism Revving Up Arkansas’ Economy
Off-road tourism in Arkansas hit $90.1M in 2022, fueled by growing ATV/UTV use, with pioneers like Pam Ferguson driving trail development and eco-conscious growth. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Springdale Storage Complex Sells for $4.7M (NWA Real Deals)
Explore recent real estate transactions in Northwest Arkansas, including self-storage, church, apartments, warehouses, and office spaces sold for millions. read more >
by Marty Cook -
20 Years After Opening, Bill Clinton’s Presidential Library Prepares for a ‘Refresh’
Library officials are looking at how to add context to major decisions that were made during the Clinton administration. The changes comes as views have evolved among fellow Democrats about some of Clinton's accomplishments, including his 1994 crime bill. read more >
Volunteers Came Back to Nonprofits in 2023, After the Pandemic Tanked Participation
Nonprofit volunteers have come back after the pandemic according to a new survey from the U.S. Census Bureau and AmeriCorps, but it is not a full return to pre-pandemic rates of volunteerism. read more >
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Northwest Arkansas Seeks Health Care Improvement
The region has reduced the outmigration of health care by $255 million since 2018, but a new report says there's more work to be done. read more >
State Looks to Boost Job Readiness With $48M in Workforce Training Grants
Funds went to education institutions and workforce programs around the state that offer career and technical training. read more >
National Cold War Center Partners With Smithsonian Think Tank, Names Full-Time Director
The Woodrow Wilson Center is looking to help establish the museum's presence nationally and internationally, secure new funding sources and more. read more >
Hunt Family Pledges $100M for University of Arkansas Scholarships
The planned gift makes up half of the fundraising goal for the university's Land of Opportunity Scholarship campaign. read more >
Kristi Casey, Bill McCrary Among Winners at Arkansas Executive of the Year Awards
The new program, held at the Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock, is an expansion of the former CFO of the Year awards. read more >
2 Join the Board of the Little Rock Technology Park (Movers & Shakers)
Brian Berry is vice provost of research and dean of the graduate school at University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and Eric Peterson is interim president of BioVentures at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences of Little Rock. read more >
Villas at Audobon Sells for $8M
This week's million-dollar real estate and construction deals starts off with a townhome project. read more >
ERCOT Veteran Carrie Bivens Joins SPP to Lead Market Monitoring
She is succeeding Keith Collins, who vacated the job earlier this year. read more >
Effective Educators are Foundational to Economic Growth (Ben Kutlyo Commentary)
In Arkansas, we’ve seen the dividends of investing in industry-specific skill-building and training programs for our residents. read more >
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