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Development

Northwest Arkansas’s First ENERGY STAR® Certified Pocket Neighborhood Opens In Fayetteville

11th Street Cottages, the first ENERGY STAR® Certified pocket neighborhood featuring net-zero homes in Northwest Arkansas, is now open near Walker Park in Fayetteville.

• Energy Efficient: All nine homes in the development were designed with high-performance systems, making them significantly more energy-efficient than typical new homes built to Fayetteville code. As an infill pocket neighborhood, the 11th Street Cottages are arranged around a shared central courtyard and common garden rich with Arkansas native plants.

• Net Zero: Two of the cottages are net-zero homes, meaning they will generate as much energy as they consume, thanks to solar arrays featuring 12 panels on each roof. The other seven homes are also expected to save homeowners between $55 and $100 per month on utility bills.

Check out floor plans and see more pictures HERE.

Guides

5 Local Fall Treats You Didn’t Know You Needed

The temperatures may be dropping but the need for pumpkin-flavored everything is on the rise. Our friends at Cureate helped compile a list of 5 Local Fall Treats you simply must try this season!

• Expertly Cureated: Cureate is a woman-owned food tech and consulting firm with a mission to empower local food businesses and shift the dollar back into communities. They offer educational programs, strategic counsel, and networking connections with institutional buyers to help strengthen local food systems.

• Sweater Weather: From handcrafted ice cream made with locally sourced spicebush berries to decadent apple spice syrups, this list will get your mouth watering for something fall-flavored and have you reaching for your favorite cardigan… and probably turning on Taylor Swifts Folklore album.

Check out the full list HERE.

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Over 400 Community Leaders Gathered Last Week For The 2024 C3 Summit

Over 400 attendees gathered at the Fayetteville Public Library last Thursday for the 6th Annual C3 Summit to discuss ways to impact lasting change in our community. C3 stands for “Celebrate, Connect, and Capacity Building.”

• Invaluable Insights: Over 260 organizations, including for-profits, education, healthcare, and more, were represented at the summit this year. The event included an assessment of the region’s greatest needs based on Hark’s data, structured networking sessions, and a keynote from Shantell Hinton-Hill from the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation about ALICE in Arkansas.

• Shaping Community: The afternoon was packed with breakout sessions, a happy hour with live music by King Chicken, and several awesome giveaways — Helping Hands of Benton County received the Hark Impact Award and $25,000.

View a photo recap of the event HERE.

P.S. You’ve got to see the huge smile on the face of one attendee who won a brand-new 2025 Specialized Hybrid bike after losing her own bike a few months ago in the tornados. 😊 

Sports

USL Arkansas To Reveal Official Name, Crest, and Colors Next Week

After months of gathering community suggestions and feedback, USL Arkansas will announce the club’s official name, crest, and colors during a Brand Reveal at Rendezvous Junction Brewing Co. next Thursday, Oct 3, at 5:30p.

• The World’s Sport: Led by former USL player Chris Martinovic, professional sports leader Warren Smith, and Managing Director Wes Harris, USL Arkansas aims to unite the community around world-class soccer and a state-of-the-art, 5,000+ seat stadium built in the heart of Roger’s Pinnacle Hills entertainment district.

• Remember The Name: Enjoy live tunes from Illinois River Boys, feast at food trucks Los Compas and Mildred’s Kitchen, and sip on the exclusive GOALLLLDen Ale collaboration with Rendezvous Junction. Plus, score giveaways and be the first to grab merch with the official brand of Arkansas’s first professional soccer club!

Find more information about the Brand Reveal HERE.

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In other news…

• 🕔️ It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere: The Bud Walton Arena on the University of Arkansas campus welcomes country music legend Alan Jackson this Saturday, Sep 28, with special guest Lee Ann Womack! Get your tickets now while they last!*

• 🍁 Fall Colors: As the leaves start their annual transformation, here are 10 Hikes With Spectacular Fall Views so you can take in the Ozarks in its full autumn glory.

• 🐕️ Doggone Fun: Leash up your fur babies for the Bentonville Farmers Market Fall Dog Days this Saturday, Sep 28, from 7:30a-1p.

• 🚁 Going Up: Visit Bentonville is organizing volunteers for the Up Summit Community Day in Bentonville this weekend. Check volunteer opportunities and time slots, and sign up HERE.

• 🍼 Oh, Baby: NWACC is hosting a diaper drive! Help them reach their goal of gathering 2,000 diapers and wipes by Oct 21. Drop off donations at the front entrance of any NWACC building or give online HERE.

• ☕️ World’s Best Coffee: Onyx Coffee Lab is in the running for the Best Independent Coffee Shop in USA Today! Go give them a vote. They're currently at number 4 and we can vote daily until Oct 7.

• 🏀 What’s Hoopinin’: College basketball analyst Andy Katz ranked Bud Walton Arena as the No. 5 Best College Basketball Arena and Arkansas as having the No. 9 Best Fan Base in men’s basketball.

• 🚛 Merging Lanes: Walmart and Sam’s Club recently announced plans to merge their supply chain divisions to support the long-term growth of both companies.

• 🧈 Well Butter My Biscuit: Regional restaurant chain The Big Biscuit will open its new location at 2985 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville this Thursday, Sep 26.

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