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Health

Alice L. Walton Foundation Secures 100 Acres for Specialty Care Facility in Bentonville

Northwest Arkansas is set to gain a major healthcare hub as the Alice L. Walton Foundation has purchased 100 acres in Bentonville for a new specialty care center.

• Expanding Access: Located two miles east of Downtown Bentonville, the future outpatient center will focus on specialty care, including cardiac services. This development is part of a $700M, 30-year partnership between the Foundation, Mercy, and Heartland Whole Health Institute to bring more high-quality care to the region.

• A Team Effort: Mercy is investing $350M in a new cardiac care center in Rogers, while the Foundation will put $350M toward the Bentonville facility. Cleveland Clinic is also on board, lending its expertise to make Northwest Arkansas a leader in advanced medical care.

Learn more about the project HERE.

Highlight

Onyx Coffee Lab Ranked No. 2 in the World, No. 1 in North America

Onyx Coffee Lab has earned a top spot on The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops list, ranking No. 2 globally and No. 1 in North America.

• The Whole Wide World: The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops ranks cafes based on quality, innovation, and customer experience. Judges evaluate coffee programs worldwide, considering factors like sustainability, roasting excellence, and overall impact on the coffee industry.

• Love You A Latte: Leaders from Onyx accepted the award at a ceremony in Madrid last weekend. They were the only coffee shop from the U.S. to earn a spot in the top 10.

See the full list of top coffee shops HERE.

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Have Your Home Renovation Featured on TV

Own an older home that could use an update? A popular home renovation TV show is on the lookout for Bentonville-area families to feature in an upcoming season!

• Renovation Station: To qualify, homeowners must live within a 30-minute drive of Benton County, own a house that needs renovations, and have an existing renovation budget of at least $120K.

• Smile, You’re On Camera: This is a great opportunity to bring your dream home to life with expert guidance. If you’ve been planning a remodel and want to showcase your transformation, now’s your chance.

Submit your application HERE.

Startups

Fuel Accelerator Kicks Off 2025 HealthTech Cohort in Bentonville

Eight cutting-edge startups will join the Fuel Accelerator’s HealthTech cohort this spring, launching in Bentonville on Mar 11.

• Innovating Healthcare: Fuel’s first cohort of 2025 will support startups tackling critical health challenges, from improving data management to addressing care deserts. Over 10 weeks, these companies will receive mentorship, funding, and connections to accelerate their impact in the healthcare industry.

• Global Talent, Local Impact: The selected startups hail from across the U.S. and beyond, including Singapore, New York, and Bentonville’s own Mejo. Fuel Accelerator, backed by the Walton Family Foundation and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, continues to grow Northwest Arkansas’s role as a hub for health innovation.

Learn more about the program and this year’s participating startups HERE.

Community

Fayetteville Announces Sundays On The Square Series

Here ye! Here ye! First Thursdays, Fayetteville’s longstanding festival series, shall henceforth be known as Sundays on the Square.

• Same Vibes, New Time: Organized by the Downtown Fayetteville Coalition and presented by Experience Fayetteville, the free, family-friendly event will still feature live music, artist demonstrations, an arts market, food trucks, and group bike rides

• Mark Your Calendars: Shifting the event to Sunday afternoons from 12-4p aims to make the festival even more welcoming and accessible to the community. The first event of the year is set for Sunday, Mar 30.

Learn more about Sundays on the Square and apply to be a vendor HERE.

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In other news…

• 🏛️ D.C. Bound: Bentonville High School senior Prerana Kodakandla is one of two Arkansas students selected for the U.S. Senate Youth Program—a prestigious program that also includes a $10,000 college scholarship.

• 🏆 Y’all Won An Emmy: University of Arkansas professor Ben Corbett just won a Mid-America Emmy for his documentary on the Arkansas Accent Project, which explores the cultural history behind our state’s various dialects.

• ⛄️ Let It Snow: The Fayetteville Flyer snapped these great photos of a snow-covered Fayetteville and folks out enjoying some sledding yesterday.

• 🎸 How Good Is That: Country music group Old Dominion has joined this summer’s lineup at the Walmart AMP, taking the stage on Saturday, June 28.

• 💡 Build Your Dream: Applications are now open for the Spring 2025 Builders + Backers Idea Accelerator! Participants in the free virtual program gain expert support in strategy and marketing and are eligible for $5,000 to kickstart their ventures.

• 🏡 Nice Place Ya Got Here: These were the most expensive real estate listings sold in Northwest Arkansas the week of Feb 9-18.

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Employment

Cool Jobs In NWA

Find exciting new job opportunities on our Job Board, or find great candidates by posting your open positions.

• Art + Wellness Enterprises is seeking a Window Drone Operator 

• Walton Arts Center & The Walmart AMP is seeking a Social Media Manager 

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