The most innovative approaches require new partnerships that bring people, resources and ideas together - across government, communities and the private sector. Panelists share what it will take to build coalitions and networks of collaborators over the next five years.
How are environmental reporters thinking about this moment, when there is so much at stake but also so much potential? What do they predict will be this year’s biggest headlines? Our panel of reporters answers all of this and more.
The next five years will be guided by immense determination and optimism about what’s possible. Speakers will shine a spotlight on the issues and perspectives that will be confronted and elevated - racial equity, economic mobility, innovation, collaboration - over the next five years and beyond.
Strong coalitions can empower social change across all sectors through shared purpose and resources. Community leaders share their unique experiences working with coalitions that leverage existing assets and public momentum to drive solutions and build cohesive communities.
Northwest Arkansas has earned a deserved reputation as one of the best places to live in the country. But not everyone can benefit from all Northwest Arkansas has to offer. A commitment to ensuring growth, and the opportunities it offers, will help the region through a recovery period and build a vibrant economy.
Lasting progress and meaningful change require solutions that are community-developed and community-championed. Author Arthur Brooks will offer ideas for how to work together across lines of difference. Conversations with two leaders will discuss how they led community-driven change.
Pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson unveils new research findings, and Millennials and Gen Zers talk about their plans to make the change they want to see.
Talent is equally distributed, but opportunity is not. Groundbreaking research from Echoing Green and Bridgespan Group reveals race remains a defining factor when looking at which organizations get funded and how much they receive.
