Uncategorized Archives - Northwest Arkansas Council

Nov 29

CareersNWA Highlights Resources for Educators, Employers, Jobseekers and Students

By Archetype Productions Uncategorized, Workforce Development

The Northwest Arkansas Council’s new and improved website for connecting students and jobseekers with employers and training programs is now live. The overhauled CareersNWA.com consolidates the Council’s workforce development and talent attraction…

Apr 05

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Statement on Arkansas HB1570

By nwacouncil Uncategorized

By: Nelson Peacock We are grateful to Governor Hutchinson for his veto of HB1570 and urge the Arkansas General Assembly to allow the Governor’s veto to stand. The recent string…

Jan 28

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CACHE Awards Second Round of Grants to 22 Local Nonprofits

By nwacouncil Uncategorized

Creative Arkansas Community Hub & Exchange (CACHE) at the Northwest Arkansas Council awarded an additional $250,000 in grants to 22 local arts and culture nonprofits through its bridge fund program.…

Jan 21

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Cache Launches Arts and Culture Survey

By nwacouncil Uncategorized

Creative Arkansas Community Hub & Exchange (CACHE) today announced a comprehensive survey designed to assess the needs of the Northwest Arkansas arts and culture industry.

Oct 27

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Council Launches Small Business Cohort to Address Gaps Identified in DEI Survey

By nwacouncil Uncategorized

Click here for highlights from the survey. More resources are needed to help the region’s small and mid-sized businesses implement diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, according to new study…

Sep 16

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Report: Rough, Congested Roads Cost Arkansas Drivers $3.2 Billion a Year

By nwacouncil Policy, Uncategorized

Roads and bridges that are deteriorated, congested or lack desirable safety features cost Arkansas motorists $3.2 billion statewide annually — about $1,264 per driver in Northwest Arkansas. Increased investment in…