by - March 3, 2015 8:33 pm
WAC Announces $5 Million Challenge Grant From Walton Family Foundation
Funds from the challenge gift will be matched by contributions from other donors in order to reach the $23 million goal.
Tag: Nonprofits
by - February 16, 2015 12:00 am
Rockfish Takes On Childrens Safety Center Branding Project Pro Bono
The Rogers-based digital solutions company will spend up to $50,000 in company resources to revamp the website and incorporate the nonprofits signature handprints into its branding.
by - February 16, 2015 12:00 am
Samaritan Community Center Buys Former USA Drug in Springdale
The Rogers-based nonprofit paid $600,000 for the location on Sunset Avenue, and plans to relocate its Springdale resale store.
by - February 12, 2015 1:13 pm
Schmieding Foundation Donates to UAMS Northwest
$100,000 gift leads to naming of The Schmieding Neurological Skills Lab, part of the upcoming physical therapy doctoral degree program that will be housed at the Fayetteville campus.
by - February 2, 2015 12:00 am
Northwest Arkansas Council Begins New Strategic Plan
The three-year plan will focus on leadership and workforce development, to build on the successful completion of the Greater Northwest Arkansas Development Strategy, announced by the council in January 2011.
by - January 28, 2015 1:37 pm
NASCARs Earnhardt Miller to Speak at AHAs Go Red Event
JR Motorsports co-owner and general manager Kelly Earnhardt Miller will speak at the American Heart Associations Go Red for Women event in Rogers.
by - January 27, 2015 1:30 pm
Northwest Arkansas Council Announces New Strategic Work Plan
Details of the three-year plan were shared during the nonprofit organizations annual winter meeting at Embassy Suites in Rogers.
by - January 23, 2015 4:09 pm
Northwest Arkansas Council to Announce New Strategic Plan
The Northwest Arkansas Council on Jan. 27 will share details about a new strategic plan for the region.
by - January 19, 2015 8:36 am
Cross Church Eyes Fayetteville Expansion After Land Donation
A $3.15 million land purchase by a pair of Springdale businessmen one of them Tyson Foods president and CEO Donnie Smith has made it possible for the state’s largest church to begin preliminary expansion plans.
by - December 22, 2014 12:00 am
Quintin Trammell, Accountant, Named Butterfield President and CEO
Trammell will oversee day-to-day operations at Butterfield Trail Village, a faith-based retirement community in Fayetteville that houses more than 400 residents.
by - December 19, 2014 9:53 am
Rob Brothers Set to Retire Next Year
Rob Brothers joined the Walton Family Foundation in 2009, and during his tenure, helped steward more than $157 million in funding for organizations throughout Northwest Arkansas, and the Arkansas and Mississippi deltas.
by - December 8, 2014 12:00 am
Research Professors Lead Search for New Technology
The Arkansas Research Alliance on Dec. 3 announced the formation of the ARA Fellowship program, in a bid to increase the states competitiveness in a modern global economy.
by - November 24, 2014 12:00 am
The Music Man: Crowne Steers Path of Both The Walmart AMP, Georges
Brian Crowne started out as a saxophone player, but is now a businessman, operating two of the most popular music venues in Northwest Arkansas.
by - November 24, 2014 12:00 am
Bulgarian Clarinet Soloist, Shaw Event Open Symphonys 2014-2015 Season
Supporters of the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas gathered Nov. 9 for short performance from clarinetist Ilian Iliev.
by - November 24, 2014 12:00 am
Beaver Watershed Alliance Maintains Support from Businesses
Cargill Cares, the employee-led philanthropy arm of the Cargill Meat Solutions facility in Springdale, recently gave the alliance $4,500.
by - November 24, 2014 12:00 am
NWA Arts Foundation Aims to Open Facility in Early 2015
Northwest Arkansas Arts Foundation founder Kat Barlow plans to open the performance art education center this January at Ozark Center Point Place in Springdale.
by - November 10, 2014 12:00 am
Ozarks Electric Cooperative Inducted Into Hall of Fame
The Fayetteville-based company was awarded the prestigious global honor of induction into the Palladium Group Inc. Hall of Fame for Strategy Execution in October.
by - November 7, 2014 11:36 am
Amazeum Announces Memberships Available for Purchase
Charter member benefits are available to those who purchase their 2015 membership now for the hands-on, interactive museum for children and families under construction in Bentonville.
by - October 24, 2014 3:21 pm
Arkansas Alums Launch International Philanthropy Initiative
Donna and Mack McLarty have formally announced the launch of the Global Fellows Program, open to college and graduate students at the University of Arkansas and the William J. Clinton School of Public Service.
by - October 13, 2014 12:00 am
Leatherby, Sinclair to Speak At Annual CASA Event
The seventh annual Light of Hope events are set for Nov. 18 at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers and the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Springdale.