Communities Unlimited

Arkansas plans to submit a revised broadband proposal nearly a month early, but advocates worry the policy changes have undermined years of preparation. read more >

Arkansas was nearing the finish line of a plan to connect 99% of unserved locations — then came new federal rules. Now, rural advocates fear the changes will force communities to settle for subpar service. read more >

The state government needs to consider stepping in as federal money for rural development faces elimination. read more >

After the White House proposed eliminating the CDFI Fund, Arkansas lenders warn that cuts could hinder water system repairs and rural investments. read more >

Founded in 2019, Black Owned Northwest Arkansas is an organization that strives to create community and support Black-owned enterprises. read more >

Wells Fargo awards $1.25 million in grants to Communities Unlimited of Fayetteville and Southern Bancorp of Little Rock. read more >

Small-business owners and nonprofits across Arkansas can apply now for low-interest loans of up to $100,000 through the Southern Opportunity and Resilience (SOAR) Fund. read more >

Deborah Temple has been named director of lending at Communities Unlimited Inc., a nonprofit community development financial institution in Little Rock. read more >

A micro-refinery in DeWitt is the test site for a much larger initiative by Delta Bioenergy, a project powered by Communities Unlimited of Fayetteville, a nonprofit. The organization’s goal is to provide infrastructure services to underprivileged areas and allow for lasting economic and entrepreneurial growth. read more >