by - October 2, 2014 2:54 pm
NWA Council Hosts State of the Region Luncheon
More than 300 attended Thursdays event at the Holiday Inn & Convention Center in Springdale.
Tag: Nonprofits
by - September 29, 2014 12:00 am
Susan Duke Named NWA Athena Woman of the Year
The wife of former Wal-Mart Stores Inc. president and CEO Mike Duke received the award during the annual Northwest Arkansas Business Womens Conference.
by - August 20, 2014 8:16 am
Walton Family Foundation Sets Grant-Making Plan Through 2020
The plan includes an anticipated investment of more than $302 million in Northwest Arkansas and the Delta region of Arkansas and Mississippi.
by - August 18, 2014 12:00 am
Auction of Former Childrens Shelter HQ Brings $288,750
New Heights Christian School will relocate to the 15,220-SF property on 6.11 acres at 7702 S.W. Regional Airport Blvd. in Bentonville.
by - August 13, 2014 3:18 pm
Sams Club CEO Named Presiding Co-Chair of Northwest Arkansas Council
The announcement was made Wednesday at the organizations annual meeting at 21c Museum Hotel in Bentonville.
by - August 1, 2014 11:00 am
Foster Ousted From Mount Sequoyah Retreat and Conference Center
Abby Foster, hired as CEO in summer 2012, was terminated Thursday by the Mount Sequoyah Board of Trustees.
by - July 17, 2014 2:46 pm
Former UAMS-Northwest Exec to Lead Washington Regional Foundation
Tim Hudson has been named executive director of the nonprofit organization associated with Washington Regional Medical System.
by - July 10, 2014 1:56 pm
Auction Proceeds Will Benefit NWA Childrens Shelter
The former headquarters of the nonprofit Northwest Arkansas Childrens Shelter in Benton County will be offered for sale at a public auction at 10 a.m. July 19.
by - July 7, 2014 12:00 am
Troubled Mountain
Mount Sequoyah Retreat and Conference Center CEO Abby Foster is on paid administrative leave and under investigation by the South Central Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church, which owns the property.
by - July 2, 2014 8:11 am
Big Brothers Big Sisters NWA Names New Executive Director
Sarah Heimer of Fayetteville is the new leader of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas, effective Tuesday.
by - June 9, 2014 12:00 am
Walmarts Shifting Focus Leaves Some Nonprofits Starved for Funding Help
As the Walmart Foundation continues its transition to only contribute to groups whose initiatives fall within three narrow categories, local organizations are looking to replace funding.
by - June 4, 2014 3:09 pm
Inaugural Class Named for Arkansas Fellowship Program
Local companies Acumen Brands, Collective Bias, DataRank and MoxyOx are among the 11 host companies who will employ a recent college graduate for the next two years.
by - May 28, 2014 9:21 am
Symphony of Northwest Arkansas Names New Executive Director
Matthew Herren, who most recently served as SoNAs associate principal cello and personnel manager, will begin July 1.
by - May 26, 2014 12:00 am
Jones Center Accepts $2M Gift From Tyson Family Foundation
The Jones Trust board is working to reach a $30-million endowment goal, set in December 2012.
by - May 12, 2014 12:00 am
George Family Donates $1 Million To Jones Center Endowment Fund
The Jones Trust board is working to reach the full endowment campaign goal of $30 million.
by - May 2, 2014 2:49 pm
Momentum Building for Downtown Springdale, Emma Avenue
As groundbreaking for the Springdale leg of the Razorback Regional Greenway nears, two of the biggest names in Northwest Arkansas continue to be mentioned in connection with downtown redevelopment Walton and Tyson.
by - April 28, 2014 12:00 am
Dilday: SPSF is More Than Just Simply Writing Checks
The Single Parent Scholarship Fund of NWA executive director, Jody Dilday, is grateful the organization relocated last year, as the extra space allows the SPSF to help more families through various programs.
by - April 28, 2014 12:00 am
Erin Rongers Hired as Executive Director of The Cancer Challenge
The cancer survivor and former director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of NWA replaces Tina Waggener, who resigned earlier this year to join retail marketing firm Kendal King Group.
by - April 14, 2014 12:00 am
Soderquist Center Plans Event for 15th Anniversary
The Soderquist Center in Siloam Springs, a business ethics center affiliated with John Brown University, will mark its anniversary on April 24.
by - April 14, 2014 12:00 am
WAC: AMP Construction on Track for June Opening
The WAC hosted a topping-off ceremony March 31 to give an update on the project, recognize its sponsors and announce additional concert dates.