Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District

Our goal is to be the vehicle that links the private and public sectors together while working to advance economic and community development in Northwest AR.

[Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District @NWAEDD]

Innovative Readiness Training brings no cost medical services to local residents: https://t.co/CPAt70V6NP

[Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District @NWAEDD]

It’s almost time for the NORTHWEST ARKANSAS WELLNESS IRT Medical Mission! Military personnel will provide NO-COST medical, mental health, vision, and dental services on a first come, first serve basis.

For questions contact, Tina Cole at 870-741-3678.

[CDI Central @CDICentral]

Leaders convened today for the NWA Community and Economic Development Summit to connect with resources and discuss CED best practices.

Partners: @ArkansasEDC @NWArkCouncil @NWAEDD @AginArk @uaex_CommDev @startup_junkie @UofA_Ent @CommunitiesU @asbtdc_uark @WaltonFamilyFdn

[CDI Central @CDICentral]

Leaders are invited to the Community and Economic Development Summit: Northwest Arkansas, a free, one-day training event!

The event agenda will include a CED simulation, best practices, and a multitude of resources.

Register at: https://t.co/83taBUKNbO

[Northwest Arkansas Council @NWArkCouncil]

NWA entrepreneurs, do you have an idea to reduce waste or reuse it to make something new? There's still time to apply for the NWA Recycles pitch contest.

First place will win $4,000 to help bring the idea to life!

Apply here: https://t.co/FPDEr3yg6n

#NWArk #LifeWorksHere

[City of Harrison, AR @CityHarrisonAR]

ArDOT will conduct a Public Involvement Meeting from 4PM to 7PM Thursday, March 9, at the High School to discuss proposed Hwy 65/Industrial Park Rd/Main St Intersection improvements and widening of Hwy 65 from Industrial Park Road to Hwy 7 in Harrison.
#PublicMeeting #Harrison

[CDI Central @CDICentral]

We are excited to unveil the Community Development Pipeline program! It will support community leaders in NWA with training and technical assistance.

UCA CCED received a three-year grant from the @WaltonFamilyFdn to support the program.

Learn more: https://t.co/KcpK39zn2K

[Arkansas Department of Human Services @arkansasdhs]

Today, the "10 Minutes Matter" early childhood literacy campaign turns 1, and this morning we celebrated by hosting a book fair for kids. Reading aloud to children is one of the easiest ways to help kids get ready for kindergarten. See and learn more at https://t.co/Vx5BlrmUYo

[Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District @NWAEDD]

Way to go Harrison! This award did not come without considerable time and effort from many in the community and all of us here at the District are proud to see those efforts recognized. https://t.co/qTcBkWpqOC

[Arkansas Economic Development Commission @ArkansasEDC]

AEDC's @RuralArkansas has awarded more than $645,000 in grants to 206 schools, school districts, and conservation districts in 68 Arkansas counties to promote wildlife education and improve school conservation programs.
https://t.co/vfVruMwXrv

[Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District @NWAEDD]

UCA receives grant to support Community Development Pipeline program https://t.co/hdMxZRtOn4 via @ucabears

[Rural Development @usdaRD]

ANNOUNCED TODAY: After Feb. 3, 2023, all non-Federal organizations receiving Rural Development funding for infrastructure projects will be required to exclusively use iron, steel, manufactured products & construction materials made in the United States: https://t.co/hrZ5NzrD98

[FEMA Grants @FEMAGrants]

Join us tomorrow, Jan. 25 at 1pm ET to learn about documenting compliance with the Build America, Buy America Act. To register visit https://t.co/5G3EMLb3YR

[Rogers Lowell Chamber @RLACC]

Join @BeProBeProudAR for an employer engagement lunch February 2.

More: https://t.co/SI9P1pc2Kc

[Arkansas Department of Agriculture @ARDeptAg]

There is still just one week left to submit your application for the Arkansas Taste Test Grant Program and the Arkansas School Garden Grant Program! The application for both programs can be found at https://t.co/J8b1SXw91h. Applicants are welcome to apply for one or both grants!

[Arkansas Counties @75arcounties]

The Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership has started divvying out funds from opioid settlements. The money will go towards groups across Arkansas working on recovery and prevention efforts for drugs in the state. #ARcounties #arkansasopioids #arorp

https://t.co/V9ZapokANv

[City of Fayetteville, Arkansas @FYVgov]

We're still giddy from taking home TWO awards from the @ARMuniLeague 2023 Winter Conference.

Mayor Jordan and Chief of Staff Norton accepted the Trendsetter City award for our Report a Concern community engagement tool. Also, the Mayor accepted Volunteer Community of the Year.

[Be Pro Be Proud Arkansas @BeProBeProudAR]

Our mobile tour schedule for the spring semester is now live online. Check out when we are coming to your area! https://t.co/JFLBRsVLli

[City of Fayetteville, Arkansas @FYVgov]

The City's Childcare Assistance Program is available to eligible families who live, work or go to school in Fayetteville.

This program will provide up to 12 months of help for low- to moderate-income families with childcare expenses.

Learn more: https://t.co/jI4gyubCLc