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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Make your voice count and vote in the 2020 election Early voting has started and EngageNWA and the NWA Council compiled several resources to help you safely make your way...
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Turn the celebration into an ongoing inclusive initiative National Hispanic Heritage Month is a great opportunity to celebrate the countless contributions of Latinx employees and communities in our region. By...
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Last week marked the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution which granted women the right to vote. While a groundbreaking accomplishment, Jim Crow laws prevented many...
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EngageNWA and the Northwest Arkansas Council support the passage of the recently-introduced hate crimes legislation in Arkansas. The bipartisan bill will strengthen penalties for crimes motivated by bias against a...
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Regional leaders embrace pledge to address racism From the coronavirus pandemic to protests against police brutality, the past few months have cast a bright light on systemic inequities facing communities of...
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Organizations throughout the region are encouraged to join the effort to promote equity and inclusivity.TAKE THE LEADERSHIP PLEDGE The Northwest Arkansas Council and EngageNWA have announced the adoption of a...
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“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” — James Baldwin If we are to fulfill our mission of creating a...
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The Northwest Arkansas Council's Regional Arts Service Organization has launched a Bridge Fund for arts and culture organizations in our region. The fund is targeted to underserved organizations with budgets...
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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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