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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EngageNWA and our partners have a regular go-to list of delicious and diverse local eateries for our catering needs. This holiday season, consider the following! Updated: 12/16/19 Bella Vista Mai...
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Individuals with intellectual disabilities often struggle to obtain and secure employment, and Daymara Baker is on a mission to change that. During her time in a senior position at a...
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For over a decade, Beaver Water District (BWD) has worked to engage with the multi-cultural population it serves by investing in inclusive educational and promotional materials, events, and community…
The Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette published a series of articles on July 28, 2019 about regional efforts aimed at increasing diversity and inclusion in schools, healthcare, culture, police, business…
