by - December 19, 2016 12:00 am
Whats in Store Next Year?
Industry leaders weigh in on the economic forecast for various industries.
Tag: Nonprofits
by - December 13, 2016 4:39 pm
Schmieding Foundation gives $1 million to Arkansas Childrens Hospital Northwest
With the gift, the hospitals occupational and physical therapy gym will be named in honor of the Schmieding Foundation. The 233,613-square-foot hospital is being built on 37 acres west of Interstate 49.
by - December 9, 2016 8:41 am
Walmart Foundation funds school trips to Amazeum with $1 million grant
Students at schools in Benton and Washington counties will be able to attend field trips at the Scott Family Amazeum in Bentonville at no charge for the next three years, thanks to a more than $1 million grant from the Walmart Foundation, the Amazeum announced Thursday (Dec. 8).
by - December 6, 2016 7:56 am
Fayetteville civic, business officials seek to become Startup City of the South
Fayetteville wants to be known as the Startup City of the South, and a multipronged plan is in motion for it to build on its strengths and validate the reputation, with the help of Startup Junkie Consulting. Its part of the citys five-year economic development plan.
by - December 5, 2016 12:00 am
The Nature Conservancy buys land in Buffalo River watershed
Nonprofit paid $700,000 for 1,425 forested acres along Big Creek in Newton County
by - November 29, 2016 7:04 pm
Startup Junkie launches website with nonprofit partner, hopes joint effort will boost entrepreneurial ecosystem
Startup Junkie Consulting and the Community Venture Foundation of Fayetteville have joined to form the NWA Venture Team, launching a new website, NWAVentureTeam.org.
by - November 21, 2016 12:00 am
Walton Arts Center begins 25th season after $23 million remodel
The improvements include a new lobby and significant additions to the back-of-house area.
by - November 7, 2016 12:00 am
Walton Enterprises hires Rogers attorney
Former Friday, Eldridge & Clark attorney Sean Evans was recently hired by the entity that manages the Walton familys sizeable fortune.
by - November 4, 2016 2:33 pm
TheatreSquared reveals design for new venue
Plans were revealed Thursday (Nov. 3) for a 50,000-square-foot entertainment venue to house professional theater company TheatreSquared in downtown Fayetteville.
by - October 24, 2016 12:00 am
Actor, entrepreneur John Ratzenberger to speak at NWA Workforce Summit
Business leaders, government officials and area educators will come together Nov. 7, and high school students will participate in a career expo Nov. 8.
by - October 19, 2016 4:04 pm
UA sets up Chinese food safety center, funded by Walmart Foundation
University of Arkansas representatives are helping take on food-borne illness in China with the establishment of the Walmart Safety Collaboration Center.
by - October 13, 2016 4:42 pm
Longtime Tyson Foods grant-maker tapped to lead NWACC fundraising
Annetta Tirey has been hired as the new executive director of development for the NorthWest Arkansas Community College Foundation in Bentonville.
by - October 10, 2016 12:00 am
Walton family posts an intriguing job ad
The position is newly created under executive director Kyle Peterson, who took on the leadership role a few weeks ago.
by - September 26, 2016 12:00 am
UAs Campaign Arkansas Sets $1 Billion Fundraising Goal
The school has raised about $530 million so far, with a target date of June 30, 2020, to meet the goal.
by - September 23, 2016 11:09 am
Walton Family Foundation Gifts $3M to Childrens Hospital Campus
A $3 million gift from the Walton Family Foundation will be used to establish the Amelia Faulk Labyrinth and Nature Trail at Arkansas Childrens Northwest in Springdale.
by - September 12, 2016 12:00 am
Give Help and Get Helped
Dress for Success Northwest Arkansas has reciprocal relationship with suppliers and retailers.
by - September 12, 2016 12:00 am
Community Creative Center Collects $280,000 in Grants
The Walton Family Foundation, Walmart Foundation and Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc. donated to the Fayetteville-based nonprofit in order to support arts education.
by - September 12, 2016 12:00 am
Pat Walker, Benefactor of Numerous Causes, Dies at 97
Walker and her late husband, Willard Walker, were the co-founders of the nonprofit Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation.
by - September 8, 2016 2:02 pm
NWACCs Top Development Officer Leaving For Florida
Dr. Meredith Brunen, executive director for development at Northwest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville, has accepted a job offer at the University of West Florida, a four-year college in Pensacola.
by - August 29, 2016 12:00 am
The Next Adventure (EDITORS NOTE)
Mike Malone is starting an exciting new chapter at the Walton Family Foundation.