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Five ways to celebrate Oktoberfest in NWA
Oktoberfest β a two-week long celebration of Bavarian culture β starts Saturday. And for those of you who aren't making it to Germany this year, here's how you can take part at home. πͺ Enjoy music from a live accordionist, food trucks, games and some German lager at...
Motor-less cycle events slated for Northwest Arkansas this weekend
If you're already tired of the traffic and noise from Bikes, Blues and BBQ, you're not alone.There are several opportunities to engage with the less aggressive β and far quieter β two-wheelers this weekend.Bike-a-PaloozaTouted to be "one of Arkansas' biggest cycling events of the year," Bike-a-Palooza will be held Friday through Sunday at the Coler Mountain Bike Park campground in Bentonville.At least 15 cycling clubs and more than 2,000 members are expected to attend.Gravel, mountain bike and Greenway rides are planned.Showing up is free but cranking it on one of the many organized rides requires registration that starts at $25.All...
What we're sipping: Word Coffee's rosed 7 iron
Word Coffee on College Avenue in Fayetteville can be hard to miss. The shop is tucked into an older building along the bottleneck area that unofficially separates north and south parts of town β literally two blocks south of North Street.It's a quiet retreat, an airy comfortable space.The setup: I finally had a chance to stop by and took the barista's suggestion to try the "Rosewood 7 Iron" ($6.50). It's made with cold brew, lemonade, Pink House Alchemy hibiscus rose syrup, rose petal sugar and "a piece of Evan's heart" (whoever that is β eww).The verdict: I feared it would be too sweet, and was surprised to find it was β at most β only mildly sweet.As I sipped, the name started to make sense: 7 iron, a golf reference.This gem is like an Arnold Palmer with soul.I'm ashamed to say, replacing the tea with a light brewed coffee never occurred to me before.It's a stroke of genius.Check it out: Open 7am-6pm Monday-Friday; Saturday 8am-6pm; Sunday 10am-6pm and located at 816 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville.
The Agenda: Fayetteville deals
Here's what's up next for Fayetteville City Council tonight:. Renting property north of Drake Field to N79TW, which plans to construct a hangar and attached office space. The agreement is for 30 years. N79TW will pay $4,005 a year for the first 18 months and then $7,787 unless it applies to extend the discount period.
The Shift: Heartland startups beckoned for investment deadlines
Entrepreneurs looking for investors, mentors or to build a network should know about two approaching deadlines. Why it matters: Capital investment gives startups and young companies resources to help them more rapidly grow into mature, profitable businesses.Builders + Backers Arkansas residents with "the most promising and innovative ideas" can apply for the fall cohort of the Builders + Backers Idea Accelerator. Applications are due by Sept. 29.Participants receive $5,000 to use for experimentation to prove β or disprove β their ideas.They learn how to put abstractions into action, test them and communicate their value, while building a network of other...
NWACC trail program gains national interest
NorthWest Arkansas Community College's new trail program has generated more interest than expected.Why it matters: As more regions across the U.S. build large trail networks, programs that train people specifically in the design, construction and maintenance of trails are becoming more necessary.NWACC has been working with agencies like the National Park Service to develop standards for trails professionals, program director Megan Bolinder tells Axios.State of play: NWACC planned to enroll 24 students in its trail technician program but expanded to enroll 113 students, including those taking classes online and in-person, plus a waitlist, Bolinder says.Students from across the country who...
The Shift: Info hub for entrepreneurs launches
Northwest Arkansas entrepreneurs have a new lifeline to help them connect with investors and each other. State of play: StartupNWA Hub is an AI-enabled search engine focused on NWA's entrepreneurial ecosystem.It's a collaboration between the University of Arkansas Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (OEI) and the Northwest Arkansas Council.The big picture: Anyone starting a new business or looking to grow an existing business can sign up for a free account.Users can keep tabs on events for networking, accelerators seeking applications and workshops offered by OEI to sharpen their pitch skills.Between the lines: Keeping up with events held by...
Your week ahead: Bikes, Blues & BBQ returns
Be prepared to hear and see plenty of motorcycles this week.Bikes, Blues & BBQ β The annual bike rally kicks off Wednesday in downtown Rogers and runs through Saturday. You don't have to have a motorcycle to enjoy the music, food and vendors. See the full schedule.Live music β Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper play at the Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion on Tuesday, followed by Ivan Cornejo on Thursday.Get Tuesday tickets starting at $35 or Thursday tickets starting at $30.Trivia night β Try Monday night at Bentonville Brewing, Tuesday night at Pedal Park in Farmington or Wednesday night at Gusano's in Fayetteville.
Monday Munchies: Springdale's Gaskins on Emma has one of NWA's best steaks
Not long ago, the last place you'd go to impress a date, close a deal or send an out-of-towner was the main street in Springdale.If Emma Avenue's not on your list now, that's a miss.The setup: Gaskins on Emma, as we told you last year, is an extension of the Gaskins Cabin Steakhouse in Eureka Springs.The vibe: True to their word, owners Lisa Provencio-Jones and Bert Jones have created a space that's both upscale and laid-back. You won't be out of place in jeans or a jacket, but cargo shorts and a tee would be a stretch.The duo have created...
Your weekend plans: Springdale art, Razorback football
π¨ Springdale art walk β Peruse locally made art at various stops in downtown Springdale today and Saturday. See a map. Make it a wine crawl too for $20. π Razorback game β It's the first game of the season at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville. The Hogs take on the University of Alabama at Birmingham at 3:15pm Saturday. Get tickets starting at $38 or watch on ESPN.
Arvest Skyline Report documented 20 years of rapid Northwest Arkansas growth
The Arvest Skyline Report marks a new data point this quarter: It turns 20 years old. Why it matters: No other entity has so painstakingly β or so locally β tracked the growth and development of Northwest Arkansas through real estate for so long. Much of the data is shared publicly for the common good of the region.For two decades, developers, bankers, investors and real estate agents have used Skyline info to help make business decisions β especially during times of turmoil like the 2008 Recession and the COVID-19 pandemic.State of play: Arvest shared results of the latest report covering...
NWA real estate holding strong as Skyline Report celebrates 20 years
Data: Arvest Skyline Report; Chart: Axios VisualsEven though prices continue to balloon, Northwest Arkansas' real estate market remains vibrant, according to the latest Arvest Skyline Report, which marked its 20th year today.Why it matters: Housing prices and rents in part determine who can afford to live in NWA and commercial property is an indicator of an area's economic vitality.All are tracked methodically by the University of Arkansas' Center for Business and Economic Research and paid for by Arvest Bank.By the numbers: The average selling price for a single-family home during the first half of 2024 in Benton County was $432,956,...
Memorial Day tornado victims get more than $5 million
FEMA awarded about $5.26 million to Benton County residents affected by the Memorial Day storms , a spokesperson for the agency told Axios.Why it matters: The storms destroyed dozens of homes and damaged hundreds of others.State of play: The timeframe to apply for federal assistance ended in late August. FEMA approved 1,722 applications of the 5,311 that were submitted.Zoom out: NWA nonprofit Excellerate Foundation collected about $2.3 million in donations through its Benton County Relief Fund, designed to provide help to residents making less than $125,000 a year and nonprofits for expenses not covered by government assistance.So far, Excellerate has given out about $2 million to 33 nonprofits and 1,587 individuals, chief program officer Justin Fletcher told Axios. The application and donation periods have ended.
UAMS gets to work on fixes for maternal health crisis in Arkansas
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is turning suggestions on how improve maternal health into actions.Why it matters: Arkansas has the highest rate of maternal mortality β pregnancy and birth-related deaths β in the nation. Some 92% of those deaths are probably preventable, according to the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement.State of play: A committee appointed by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders tasked with finding ways to improve maternal health recently wrapped up its work and released a report that offered 24 recommendations including:Increase telehealth use and expand options for mobile units.Reduce transportation barriers for pregnant women and mothers to...
Arkansas' upcoming voter deadlines
Data: NCSL; Note: * indicates states where elections allowed to be conducted entirely via mail; Map: Axios VisualsFollowing an historic national debate between former President Trump and Vice President Harris, people recognize the general election on Nov. 5 is getting ever closer β it's just 54 days away. Why it matters: Voter turnout for general elections is typically higher than in primaries, but only about 54% of Arkansans registered to vote went to the polls in 2020. Voting in every election is the best way to make sure your voice is heard on issues you care about.Dates to knowVoter registration...
NWA colleges see record enrollment
NorthWest Arkansas Community College and the University of Arkansas both have their highest-ever numbers of students this semester. Why it matters: This is the first year fall-semester enrollment at NWACC has surpassed pre-pandemic numbers. The college's enrollment took a pandemic-induced hit, seeing declines in 2020 and 2021. Meanwhile, this is...
Report: University of Arkansas contributes $3B to state economy
Hundreds of business students donned their top-drawer wardrobe Tuesday for a career fair at Bud Walton Arena at the University of Arkansas. Two floors down, UA Chancellor Charles Robinson touted to news media the university's economic impact on the state. Why it matters: The Fayetteville campus is responsible for $3...
The Agenda: Airports, streets, tornado aftermath
Multiple city councils meet tonight. Here's a preview of what they plan to decide.Bentonville will vote on:Accepting a grant worth about $1.25 million from the Federal Aviation Administration for taxiway construction at the Bentonville Municipal Airport. The council will also consider accepting a $566,553 grant from the FAA for a previously constructed runway lighting project.Rogers will vote on:Entering into agreements with architecture firms and construction companies for the design and construction related to repairing the library, street department building, fire department training center, Northwest Park and Victory Theater from the Memorial Day weekend storms.Springdale will vote on:A contract worth about $2.94 million with APAC-Central for street overlay projects.If you go: 6pm at Bentonville and Springdale city halls and 6:30pm at Rogers City Hall
Parks leaders plan for higher demand amid NWA's population boom
Northwest Arkansas likes to move, but providing enough public spaces to keep up is a feat.Why it matters: Places like parks and community centers offer low-cost exercise and sports opportunities and meeting space. And the demand for them is something to watch as the region's population is on track to reach 1 million by 2050.What they're saying: "We do not have the recreation facilities to serve a million people β¦ All cities are going to have to prioritize this type of infrastructure," Bentonville parks director David Wright told Axios.State of play: Bentonville recently began construction on its adult recreation center...
New book highlights Tyson Foods' immigrant worker woes
A book by Little Rock journalist Alice Driver released last week documents the anxieties and afflictions of some immigrants who work for Tyson Foods.Why it matters: In reporting "Life and Death of the American Worker: The Immigrants Taking on America's Largest Meatpacking Company," Driver got to personally know and follow the lives of several people who work in Tyson processing plants.Much of the reporting was done during the COVID-19 pandemic.State of play: She connected with workers through Venceremos, a Springdale organization advocating for improved labor practices in the poultry industry."I ended up following a group of workers who had a...
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