Walton Family Foundation
New Program Links Startups With Northwest Arkansas Health Organizations
Startups participating in HealthCatalyst NWA must place staff locally and execute low-risk pilots with community partners, including Mercy, UAMS and Arisa Health. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Endeavor: Opening Doors for Entrepreneurs (Canem Arkan Commentary)
Growth for startups doesn't just take finances, it also takes time and skills. read more >
by Canem Arkan -
New Program Aims to Strengthen Community Health Tech in NWA
The program is backed by a $500,000 grant from the Walton Family Foundation. read more >
From Grassroots to Grand Opening: Best Friends Pet Resource Center’s Journey
The Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Bentonville was the outcome of a grassroots volunteer movement and the determination to better the animals of Northwest Arkansas. read more >
Cycling Innovation in Arkansas: AGCA Boosts Global Startups
Global minds came together in Bentonville to discuss all things cycling and how northwest Arkansas is entering an international market for bike tourism. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Microlender Kiva NWA Gets $1M Pledge From Walton Family Foundation
The funds will be used to match crowdfunded loans to startups in Washington and Benton counties. read more >
Venture Center Launches Nation’s First Lithium Technology Accelerator
The program will bring together Arkansas’ top lithium producers with a hand-picked cohort of technology companies solving problems in energy, materials and mineral processing. read more >
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Northwest Arkansas Cities Join Forces to Manage Growth
As northwest Arkansas adds dozens of residents a day, cities like Pea Ridge and Centerton are joining regional efforts to tackle wastewater, housing and infrastructure challenges. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Northwest Arkansas by the Numbers, Shooting Up
The region is growing by 266 people per week, with Centerton and Pea Ridge leading the state in population growth. read more >
Forge Institute Announces Phoenix Xcelerator Participants
The program aims to develop technologies that directly support warfighters, while also strengthening Arkansas' position in the aerospace and defense sectors. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
El Centro Hispano, Life Skills for Youth Awarded $3M for Digital Access and Literacy Programs
The federal grants were obtained through a partnership with The Connection Hub, a two-year pilot program by The Walton Family Foundation. read more >
Arkansas Global Cycling Accelerator Launches in Bentonville
Startup Junkie Foundation and UA's Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program have launched a 10-week accelerator program to support 10 international startups developing cycling technology. read more >
Bentonville’s Mountain Bike Trails Rebuild After Tornado Devastation
Months after a tornado devastated northwest Arkansas’ mountain bike trails, recovery continues with 95% of trails reopened. The Trailblazers work to restore and improve them. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Trails at Mena Project Gains Preliminary Approval; Delta Heritage Trail on Track for 2025
Two major Arkansas trail projects, the Delta Heritage Trail and the Trails at Mena, are advancing, with plans to enhance biking and outdoor recreation across the state. read more >
by George Waldon -
31 NWA Artists Receive $300K in Grants From Artists 360 Program
Grantees will be the first Artists 360 cohort to benefit from practice-based funding, which will allow them to apply the grant to their overall creative development, rather than the funding being tied to a specific project. read more >
StartupNWA Hub to Support Entrepreneurs in Northwest Arkansas
A new online platform has been created to connect northwest Arkansas entrepreneurs with support and resources. read more >
Walton Family Foundation Names Radhika Fox as Environment Program Fellow (Movers & Shakers)
She is the former assistant administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Water. read more >
Empowering the Delta (Abe Hudson Commentary)
By supporting grassroots efforts, we can narrow the racial wealth gap and foster inclusive growth. read more >
by Abe Hudson -
Final 13.4 Miles of Delta Heritage Trail Within Sight
The most expensive section of the trail so far is under contract with work poised to begin in Desha County. read more >
by George Waldon -
‘Where the Money Is’ (Editorial)
Need capital for a new enterprise? Turn your attention to northwest Arkansas. read more >
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