While the event was only a week-long, the goals are long-term. We hope Welcoming Week NWA serves as an impetus to drive action all year long. We recently celebrated a...
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On June 17, EngageNWA partnered with Arkansas United to celebrate new American citizens. The event was possible through EngageNWA’s membership with Welcoming America and a national campaign by Old Navy....
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Dear EngageNWA Network, This week is historic, even in a pandemic year punctuated by unprecedented circumstances and events. The murder conviction of a former police officer for George Floyd's tragic death...
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The Arkansas Association of Asian Businesses (AAAB) is on a mission to serve the Arkansan-Asian business community in professional growth, networking and increased access to opportunities and resources. They are...
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The Pledge in Review In the summer of 2020, we asked businesses and organizations throughout the region to join the effort to promote equity and inclusivity by taking a leadership...
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The Northwest Arkansas Council has launched a small business cohort to address gaps identified in DEI survey. More resources are needed to help the region’s small and mid-sized businesses implement...
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Bentonville, a town grappling with the power of symbols in its growing community, has benefited from a few courageous voices speaking for the many in a new saying: “This is...
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In 2019, the Northwest Arkansas Council joined 19 other nonprofit organizations to participate in the TRUE TRAIN Cohort initiative. We recently sat down with Mike Harvey, chief operating officer of...
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Canopy Continues to Work with Refugees in NWA after Governor Expresses Commitment to Ongoing Resettlement Efforts 13 of refugees are entrepreneurs as opposed to 9% of the U.S. born population...
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DiversityNWA.com just got a facelift, and you don't want to miss out! Showcasing businesses and community organizations, DiversityNWA.com -- an initiative of the Northwest Arkansas Council -- is an online...
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