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Event

Bentonville Public Library Hosts OZ Kids™ Bike and Book Fest

Gear up for the third annual OZ Kids™ Bike and Book Fest at the Bentonville Public Library on Saturday, Jul 1, at 9a.

• Need a bike? Pedal It Forward is trying to give away 150 bikes in honor of Bentonville’s 150th birthday. Keep an eye out on this form for available bikes, as more are donated each day. Unused bikes can be donated to a kid in need here.

• Booking it: Kids can try out Buddy Pegs’ jump bag, ride a basic skills course with Strider Bikes, and participate in the bike parade at 11a. There will also be book giveaways, food, face painting, storytime, and live music with The Juice!

OZ Kids™ Bike and Book Fest is free. Register HERE.

Business

Simporter Moves Headquarters to Northwest Arkansas

AI-powered software company Simporter recently announced plans to move its headquarters from Atlanta to Northwest Arkansas — leaning into relationships forged with the region’s thriving tech community during the 2021 Fuel Accelerator AI/ML program.

• Trendsetter: Simporter uses AI-powered software to automate ideation research and pre-market forecasting. By analyzing billions of data points across consumer search, sales, social media, and reviews, the software can create concept products and forecast sales with 85% accuracy.

• Up and running: The Fuel Accelerator’s 12-week AI/ML program provides mentorship and networking opportunities for seed & growth-stage technology companies. The program has led to the creation of 61 jobs in the region, and at least one company per year has relocated its headquarters to NWA following the program.

Apply for Fuel Accelerator’s AI/ML 2023 Cohort HERE.

Sponsored by Excellerate Foundation

Hark Connecting Northwest Arkansas To Vital Resources

The Community Liaisons at Hark connect Northwest Arkansas residents with vital community resources and services, forging meaningful relationships as they help navigate the complex nature of health and human services.

• Good work: Since 2020, the Hark Network has made 158,000+ referrals for 14,000+ clients — completed thanks to each liaison’s commitment to preserving the dignity and respect of every individual they serve.

• Saying thanks: Hark connects residents to the incredible ecosystem of help providers of Northwest Arkansas, such as EOA, Bread of Life, Helping Hands, Salvation Army, Upskill, and many more.

Learn more about the work Hark does in our community HERE.

Highlight

True Crime Fest Founder’s Film Picked Up By Amazon Prime

Amazon Prime recently picked up an independent film by Northwest Arkansas Indie filmmakers and cold case advocates highlighting the 1994 abduction and murder of 19-year-old college student Melissa Ann Witt in Fort Smith.

• Unsolved: Uneven Ground: The Melissa Witt Story premiered at the True Crime Fest in Northwest Arkansas this past May, which hosted nationally renowned true crime authors, podcasters, and advocates fighting to bring awareness to cold case victims across the United States.

• On the case: The documentary follows local filmmaker, advocate, and private investigator LaDonna Humphrey as she explores Witt's case. In addition to the documentary, Humphrey has written two books about the Witt case, with a third to be released in October 2023.

Watch Uneven Ground: The Melissa Witt Story on Amazon Prime HERE.

Guide

Get Your Summer Flower Fix At These Unique Local Flower Shops

Whether your flower taste is classy and timeless, bold and sophisticated, or whimsy and colorful, Northwest Arkansas has a variety of floral studios to help you arrange the perfect look. Find your favorite in our Guide To Local Flower Shops.

• Planting seeds: Samantha’s Garden gives 10% of its profit back to the community in support of women and children. So you can take home something beautiful while leaving a positive impact behind!

• Flower mobile: Take a floral arrangement class at Eden’s Botanicals, or rent their Flower Truck to make your next event really bloom.

Explore the complete guide HERE.

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In other news…

• 🌞 Summer break: Looking for some fresh ideas to entertain the kids this summer? Check out Only in Arkansas’s 18 Spots for Summer Fun in NWA.

• 🏀 Thirty and thriving: The U of A will begin exploring options for renovating Bud Walton Arena, with hopes to begin construction in early 2025. The home court of Razorback’s Basketball turns 30 this year.

• 🖊️ In writing: The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow will host a virtual workshop, “Writing to Heal Historical Trauma,” with Dr. Adrienne Danyelle Oliver for writers of color on Friday, Jul 7, from 6-8p.

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