Tom Walton and Steuart Walton talk with David Cheesewright, CEO of Walmart International, about mountain biking in Northwest Arkansas and the three-day Slaughter Pen Jam taking place Oct. 2-4, 2015.
Members of the Northwest Arkansas Council share their hopes for the future of the Northwest Arkansas region, including revitalizing downtowns, preserving natural spaces, celebrating diversity, and supporting and attracting entrepreneurs. Featuring: Tom Walton, Walton Family Foundation Board Member; Karen Minkel, Walton Family Foundation Home Region Program Director; Daniel Hintz, The Velocity Group; Geovanny Sarmiento, Rogers-Lowell Chamber of Commerce; Mark Simmons, Simmons Foods; and Jeannette Belleza Collins, The Ark Challenge.
The growth of Brightwater, from its roots as the culinary program of NorthWest Arkansas Community College to a holistic center of food learning and culture, began with a vision among local leaders to develop a comprehensive food strategy for one of America’s fastest-growing regions.
Finding opportunities for artistic freedom, expression and appreciation is at the heart of what makes Northwest Arkansas distinctly unique. Meet the artists, musicians, chefs and others making an impact on the local culture.
Launched by Rogers Public Schools in 2017 with support from the Walton Family Foundation, Rogers Honors Academy helps high school students prepare themselves academically for top-tier colleges and to find the one best suited to their skills and interests.
The Amazeum, in Bentonville, Arkansas, has become a world-class attraction in Northwest Arkansas for visitors and residents like Ivy and Shawn Barney, whose daughter, Lulu, who loves its interactive exhibits.