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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 >
Arkansas’ Biggest Deals in 2023 Total $29B
The No. 1 deal was Nippon Steel’s planned $14.9 billion purchase of U.S. Steel.
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by Jan Cottingham -
Polk County’s Ambitious Plan to Expand Tourism
A grand plan backed by enthusiastic supporters would build new tourism byways to traverse Polk County by land and air. read more >
by George Waldon -
Pedaling Progress: Bentonville’s Evolution as a Global Cycling Hub
Manufacturers, retailers and tourists discover Bentonville, the self-proclaimed mountain biking capital of the world. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
The Worker Shortfall (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
Arkansas is facing a “most severe” worker shortage but has an opportunity to reverse course. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Career Realignment: Report Calls for Fine-Tuning Workforce Training Programs in NWA
The study by the Walton Family Foundation said that many of the programs taken by high school students are in career pathways that are not the region’s high priorities. read more >
by Marty Cook -
NWA Tech Summit Celebrates 10 Years
The Northwest Arkansas Technology Summit drew a record crowd for its 10th conference last week at the Rogers Convention Center. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Building Steam: Helena’s Industrial Growth Boosts Rail Traffic
Commercial expansion and transportation-related investment at the Helena Port Industrial Park have sparked millions of dollars of infrastructure construction and capital improvements. read more >
by George Waldon -
NWA Leaders Work to Fix Lack of Affordable Housing
The expanding population in northwest Arkansas has put stress on the region, nowhere more so than on its housing market. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Summer Headlines (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
Legislative action will help take some pressure off independent pharmacies. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Stephanie Cornell Named Executive Director of Walton Family Foundation (Super Mover)
Stephanie Cornell was a managing director of the Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, a global venture philanthropy nonprofit. read more >
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