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Economy

Ontario and Northwest Arkansas Strengthen Trade Ties

Ontario's Minister of Economic Development, Victor Fedeli, visited Bentonville earlier this week for conversations with Arkansas leadership regarding increasing trade between the regions. Canada is Arkansas’s largest trade partner, with nearly $1b worth of rice and poultry being exported to Ontario each year.

• Direct Route: On Sunday, Fedeli met with regional leaders at the Northwest Arkansas National Airport to discuss establishing a direct flight to Toronto, then toured several venues in Downtown Bentonville, including the Ledger.

• Triple the Trade: Conversations continued Monday at the Momentary with government officials and business leaders, establishing deeper relationships and setting goals to increase bilateral trade between Ontario and Northwest Arkansas from $2b to $6b by 2027.

Find more details in Talk Business & Politics HERE.

Highlight

Walmart Celebrates Completion of 10,000+ Drone Deliveries

Walmart has completed over 10,000 safe drone deliveries and celebrated the milestone with its most epic drone delivery yet…

• The Dunk: In honor of the most popular item delivered by drone — the OREO Family Size Pack — Walmart teamed up with OREO to dunk a 2ft cookie into a giant glass of milk via drone. Watch the video here.

• The Party Continues: Drone delivery orders placed through the end of this week will receive a complimentary package of OREO cookies. Drone deliveries are currently available from stores in Farmington, Bentonville, Rogers, and Pea Ridge.

See if your address is eligible for Walmart drone deliveries at DroneUp or Zipline.

Sponsored by NextUp

Registration Now Open for Walmart Women’s Empowerment Summit Benefiting NextUp

The Northwest Arkansas chapter of NextUp invites the community to join the 2023 Walmart Women's Empowerment Summit presented by Kimberly-Clark at the Rogers Convention Center on Sep 28.

• Let’s Connect: Hosted in conjunction with the Walmart NW Arkansas LPGA Championship, this year's event will focus on Unlocking the Power of Connection. With the rise of remote and hybrid workplaces, the summit will provide valuable insights on building relationships and fostering a sense of community both personally and professionally.

• Inspired & Empowered: Gain valuable knowledge, form lasting connections, and hear renowned speakers like New York Times Bestselling Author, Peloton Instructor, Nike Athlete, and Change Maker Tunde Oyeneyin, along with Leadership Coach and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Ryan Jenkins and several local business leaders.

Registration is open to all but discounted for NextUp members. Secure your spot while tickets last HERE.

Outdoors

Keep Our Local Bike Trails in Top Shape With Trailblazers

Join the Trailblazers Trail Adoption Program (TAP) for a Trail Luv Day at Huntley Gravity Zone, raking and weeding the Uphill Both Ways and Rendezvous trails on Aug 26 from 9a-12p.

• Go to Work: TAP will provide all the necessary tools, as well as free food and drinks! Just bring your own gloves! Additionally, a trail education meeting is scheduled for Aug 31 at Handcut Hollow from 6-8p for those interested in learning about trail maintenance and fall preparation.

• Adopt a Trail: If you're interested in adopting a trail, there are several in dire need of adopters, including Landline, Handcut Hollow Traverse, Tunnel Vision, and Mad Hatter at Wonderland. Email Trailblazers for more information.

Learn more about TAP and how to get involved HERE.

Employment

Cool Jobs In NWA

Looking for a job? Check out the wide range of positions posted to our community board:

• All AV Services is looking for a Lead AV Tech to join their talented team of audio and visual solutions providers.

• Join Baumann & Crosno as a Field Superintendent to oversee the construction of new residential housing in NWA.

Find listings in the health, education, and retail industries on our Job Board, or find great candidates by posting your open positions HERE.

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• 🎤 Is this thing on? Find out which of your friends is most likely to audition for American Idol after a night of fun at Big Box Karaoke.*

• 🍻 Let’s Get it Started: The NWA Startup Crawl returns to Fayetteville on Sep 8, showcasing the best and brightest of NWA’s entrepreneurial scene alongside local breweries, art displays, food trucks, and live music from Grammy-nominated band Sister Hazel.*

• 🐛 Creepy Crawlies: The UofA’s Dept. of Entomology will host the 2023 Ozarks Bug Crawl at Historic Cane Hill this Saturday, Aug 19. Deep South BBQ food truck will be there for lunch!⁠

• 🍝 Noo in Town: Colorado-based Noodles & Company recently announced plans to open four new restaurants in Northwest Arkansas, bringing their globally inspired noodle dishes to our growing region.

• 🍗 Winner Winner: Congratulations to our reader Nicholas on winning yesterday’s drawing for tickets to see Sam Hunt at the Walmart AMP this Sunday, Aug 20.

• 📅 Ditch the FOMO: Post your upcoming events on our Events Page, and stay in the know about upcoming events mentioned in the newsletter.

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