Fitting today as NWA ranked second among mid-sized metros in economic dynamism in Heartland Forward’s report.

This week, I had two very helpful yet somewhat heartbreaking #BlackRosie discovery calls. I want so much more for the amazing #sportsmedia sisterhood. We're gonna get there, fam! As, Dawn Staley reminded us, "What is delayed is not denied."

The American heartland is comprised of the 20 states in the middle of the country-North Dakota down to Texas, east to Alabama, north to Michigan and Ohio, and all the states in between. Watch here for more on the heartland’s identity: bit.ly/3uyNr46 #HeartlandSummit2022

Want to learn more about #raisingcapital? Head to Faith Driven Entrepreneur's next event tomorrow, April 21st, where our founder Donna Harris joins Rob Go, co-founder of NextView, for an in-depth conversation about the capital-raising process. Register at: faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/unmuted

Congrats to Jed. Glad he is In D.C. to provide expertise to promote economic growth—and a regional economist.

On May 11-12, the Heartland Summit will convene policymakers, entrepreneurs and economic developers to pursue solutions to strengthening the heartland’s economy. Learn more here: ow.ly/XJTW50IQ5y0 #HeartlandSummit2022

🔢 Donnell is a teacher in #Tulsa who came to the program wanting to create a card game that would help his black and brown students better #learnmath skills. His event this past week was a full house, with 38 kids showing up to class to test out his game! #WeBuildWeBack

Bryan Barnhouse delivered a terrific opening address to welcome @ssti_org to Arkansas.

Come hear about NSF's new Regional Innovation Engines program. It's free and open to the public.

ICYMI: Carnegie Mellon University tops our list of universities succeeded in #TechTransfer. Read the run-down of our recent report by Mike Nietzel via Forbes forbes.com/sites/michaelt…

1 big thing: Adventure racing comes to NWA axios.com/newsletters/ax… #axiosnorthwestarkansas Adventure Racing in the ultimate team building -- if one team member is disqualified or cannot muster what it takes for the race, the entire team loses.

Got an idea for a startup? Live in the Heartland? Applications are open for our Fall 2022 Idea Accelerator cohort w/ Heartland Forward. In 90 days, you'll put your idea into action, and we'll cover the costs. #Applynow & take your first step! bit.ly/3vpw1XS

You don’t have to build alone, you can build with one of the best seed investors in the nation when you join Donna Harris in our Idea Accelerator program. We'll guide you through the steps it takes to launch your idea from experiment to execution. Apply: buildersandbackers.com/idea-accelerat…

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Our own Angie Cooper representing today alongside leaders from Recycle-A-Bike University of Arkansas Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program and NorthWest Arkansas Community College at Shift by PeopleForBikes on diversifying economies and creating biking opportunities for all. More at shift.peopleforbikes.org/agenda#Thursday

You just never know where Heartland Forward will show up! Thank you FLORIDA for recognizing us as the source ranking you #1 for tech transfer — and during the football game!

Couldn't be more proud of the Heartland Forward team and releasing #healthcareaccessintheheartland. There are some cool interactive tools that complement the report. Please share with policymakers and others. #improvingqualityoflife #ruralheartland #healthandwellness

Looking for a great way to make a big difference before the year is out? Check out and share our Giving Guide to fuel our mission. #thinkanddo

This is wonderful news to hear! Thru Live Better U, Walmart and Sam’s Club employees can now choose to earn a bachelor’s degree from the Walton College of Business in supply chain management, marketing or general business. nwaonline.com/news/2023/may/…

So wonderful to read this list of Top 100 Female Arkansas Rock Stars -- especially to see our very own Angie Cooper among them. Congratulations! Heartland Forward #Leaders #Arkansas littlerocksoiree.com/post/144681/wo…