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Together With

Buy or lease a new Subaru during the Share the Love event, and $250 goes to your chosen charity. Adventure Subaru will give an extra $250 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkoma and The Single Parent Scholarship Fund of NWA. Routine service visits also earn $5 for charities through Jan 2.

Outdoors

160-Acre Cycling Center Planned For North Bentonville

Bentonville developer Blue Crane has been granted a conditional use permit for the Bentonville Cycling Center project, located on a 160-acre property north of I-49.

• Re-Cycled Real Estate: The privately owned property has gradually been assembled since 2019 through numerous transactions exceeding $3m. Once used for mining, the land is currently vacant, though it has evolved into a popular gathering spot for recreational cyclists and mountain bikers — locally referred to as “Ironhead.”

• A Biker’s Paradise: Blue Crane envisions Ironhead as an outdoor recreation center for local cyclists and a world-class road cycling venue for racing events. The center will include 2+ miles of paved circuits, 10+ miles of soft surface trail as part of the OZ Trails network, a large pavilion for public gatherings, a retail area, a food truck court, and more.

See a longer description of the planned amenities HERE.

Development

More Developments In The Works For Downtown Springdale

More developments are in the works in Downtown Springdale, further transforming the area into a local destination to live, work, and play.

• Banking On It: The 100 West Emma Project includes renovating a historic bank building for office spaces and food and beverage establishments. Some notable openings include Onyx Coffee Lab’s craft chocolate facility and Gaskins Steakhouse. The exterior renovation is set for completion in March 2024.

• Cool Springs: The Spring Street Mixed-Use Project, situated just east of Shiloh Square and Walter Turnbow Park, is a five-story, 25,000ft² building comprised of commercial space with outdoor seating on the ground floor, and twenty residential units above, ranging from townhomes to small studio units. Completion is slated for mid-2025.

See what else is underway in Downtown Springdale HERE.

Patrocinado por Armor Bank

Armor Bank Ofrece Opciones Para Hispanohablantes De NWA

Al eliminar la barrera del idioma, Armor Bank ayuda a los hispanohablantes a aprovechar al máximo sus finanzas. En su sucursal de Rogers, Armor Bank da la bienvenida a aquellos cuyo primer idioma es el español, ayudándolos a abrir cuentas corrientes y de ahorro, además de ayudarlos a solicitar préstamos personales y comerciales.

• Simplifique La Banca: Junto con las opciones bancarias básicas, aproveche los depósitos remotos, el pago de facturas en línea, la visualización de saldos y las transferencias de dinero a través de la banca móvil.

• Cuándo Y Dónde: Estamos ubicados en 1100 South 52nd Street, Rogers o también puede llamar al 479-335-2222 para hablar directamente con la gerente de la sucursal de Armor Bank, Paula Canal. Miembro FDIC. Prestamista que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.

Disfruta de una experiencia bancaria diferente en Armor Bank AQUÍ.

Health

Whole Health Institute Adopts New Name And Launches Coaching Program

Though construction of its 75,000ft² facility in Bentonville won’t be complete until next year, the Whole Health Institute is already making efforts to transform the healthcare industry by launching a new whole health coaching project and adopting a new name: Heartland Whole Health Institute.

• New Phone, Who Dis? The addition of “Heartland” aligns the nonprofit’s name with its commitment to building a regional collaborative, preventative, and value-based care model to scale beyond the Heartland to disrupt the national health crisis.

• Habitual Health: The initial phase of the Whole Health Coaching Project involves a 12-month program offering free health coaching services to 350 patients from the Community Clinic administered by Newtopia, a tech-enabled whole health platform that helps instill sustainable habits to prevent, slow, and reverse chronic disease.

Learn more about Heartland Whole Health Institute HERE.

Guide

Holiday Shopping Guide for the Arkansas Foodie

Looking for a few last-minute gift ideas? Discover perfect gifts for the Arkansas foodie in our holiday shopping guide curated by our friends at Honeycomb Kitchen Shop in Downtown Rogers.

• In the Kitchen: Besides carrying many local and regional products, Honeycomb Kitchen Shop specializes in high-quality cooking tools, utensils, and cookware. The shop also offers classes and events collaborating with local culinary talent to educate and inspire home cooking.

• Foodie Finds: Embrace the spirit of local flavors with a range of locally made food products, including small-batch jams, seasonings and sauces, and handcrafted chocolates. For those who appreciate the beauty of craftsmanship, explore a selection of handmade wooden kitchen products that capture the essence of Arkansas's natural beauty. 

Browse the Holiday Shopping Guide for the Arkansas Foodie HERE.

NWA Daily Picks

In other news…

• 🦉 Jingle & Mingle: Connect with knowledgeable professionals to ensure your business and family have the proper legal protections during a Christmas Open House with The Lively Group and HootOwl Legal at The Apollo on Emma next Tuesday, Dec 19, at 5p.*

• 🍿 School’s Out: Fayetteville Public Library will host a School’s Out Movie Series this week, Dec 18-21. The series begins today at 2p with The Little Mermaid. See the movie schedule HERE.*

• 🐐 Gear For Goats: Just two days left to upgrade your outdoor gear during beardedgoat’s locals only flash sale. Get up to 70% off in-season styles through Dec 19.*

• 🎷 Jazzy Fresh: Enjoy live music during the weekly Jazz Jam at The Music Depot in Downtown Rogers this Tuesday, Dec 19, from 6:30-8:30p. Admission is free!

• ⚽️ Shots On Goal: Join USL Arkansas for a night of soccer-themed trivia at The Botanical at 8th & A in Bentonville this Tuesday, Dec 19, at 6:30p. The winning team will receive USL scarves from the Founder’s Collection merch.

• 🍔 Burger Dreams: With In-N-Out’s new corporate office in Tennessee, hopes are high that the California-based burger joint may open its first Arkansas location in the near future.

• 🎧 Music In My Head: Ozark Beer Company will host its first-ever Silent Disco this Friday, Dec 22, from 9:30-11:30p.

• 🛝 Park It: The new community hub building at Wilson Park in Fayetteville is expected to be completed by the end of the calendar year.

• 📅 NWA Calendar: Stay up to date with events mentioned in the newsletter, or post your own upcoming events to our events page!

• 🥳 Join The Club: Our daily newsletter is completely free, but if you simply love what we’re doing, you can support our work by joining our NWA Daily Fan Club!

• 🚀 Take Off: Share your message with our growing community of 35,000+ readers. We have several advertising opportunities to help you share your story with Northwest Arkansas.

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Employment

Cool Jobs In NWA

Looking for a job? 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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