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Sports

USL Arkansas Announces First Hire

Yesterday, USL Arkansas announced Wes Harris as the club’s first official employee, taking on the vital role of Managing Director.

• The Man: Harris moved to Northwest Arkansas in 2011, embracing the community as the ideal place to raise his family and call home. His profound love for the area, coupled with a deep understanding of what professional soccer clubs can do for communities, fuels his excitement to bring pro soccer to the region.

• The Mission: As Managing Director of USL Arkansas, Harris's role will focus on community engagement, public relations, system and process development, fundraising, and more.

Keep up with USL Arkansas developments HERE.

Events

Update Your Houseplants at the Ozark Plant Swap

Update your houseplants and meet other green thumbs during the Ozark Plant Swap, hosted by Ozark Beer Company in Downtown Rogers, this Sunday, Aug 20, from 2-5p.

• House Trained: This Swap will focus on house plants, so if you have any plants you're willing to part with, bring them along! You can also bring cuttings or seeds to exchange. And if you're not ready to let go of any plants, there will be plants available for purchase, too.

• At the Bar: Pink Fern will have a booth showcasing beautiful terrariums, and By and By Studio will have a plant bar set up where you can choose a pot and plant and have it potted before you leave!

Find more details about Ozark Plant Swap HERE.

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Drury GO Celebrates Farmington Chamber of Commerce Membership with Ribbon Cutting

Last Tuesday, Drury GO welcomed the community to their Farmington campus to celebrate its new membership with the Farmington Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon cutting. Together, they will continue the initiative to bring affordable education and scholarship opportunities to the community.

• Start Here: With the fall semester right around the corner, academic advisors are on campus helping students enroll, schedule classes, and answer questions for anyone interested in completing a post-secondary degree or earning a certificate to advance their career.

• Your Way: Take affordable courses in the fields of Business, Leadership, & Communication; Public Service & Safety; and Health & Behavioral Science. Learn entirely online or in a hybrid format, including in-person courses with experienced instructors and direct access to guidance counselors.

Enrollment for Fall 2023 is still open. Start your application or request more information HERE.

Events

Right To Start Hosts NWA Summit for Entrepreneurs

Right to Start, a national nonprofit based in Kansas City, will gather business leaders and entrepreneurs from around the nation for a Celebration of Entrepreneurship at The Momentary on Aug 22, from 10a-4:30p.

• Join the Conversation: The NWA Summit will showcase the work of Arkansas entrepreneurs, unveil new regional data, and highlight policy-in-action. Attendees will actively contribute and collaborate with entrepreneurs and policymakers to expand future entrepreneurial opportunities.

• Join the Fun: Network with other business leaders during this day-long summit, including a lunchtime marketplace of local artisans and musicians, including the Marshallese dance group Oceanwave, an aerial performer, and more.

Fuel your entrepreneurial journey and register for Right to Start’s NWA Summit HERE.

Employment

Cool Jobs In NWA

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

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

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

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

In other news…

• 🎸 Summer on the Outskirts: Sam Hunt takes the stage at the Walmart AMP with Brett Young & Lily Rose this Sunday, Aug 20. We’ve got two lawn tickets for a lucky reader. Scroll to the bottom to enter!*

• ☎️ Thrills, Chills, & Masterful Skill: With unexpected twists and revelations, Dial M for Murder at TheatreSquared takes suspense to a whole new level. On stage at TheatreSquared now-Sep 10.*

• 🥷 Ninja Warrior: A 15-year-old from Fayetteville competed in American Ninja Warrior on Monday night.

• 🆓 $Free.99: The Amazeum hosts Priceless Nights every Wednesday from 4:30-7:30p. Families can experience the exhibits at no cost or make a small donation.

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

• 🥳 Join the Club: Our NWA Daily Fan Club keeps this thing going. In return for being awesome, they get access to exclusive giveaways — ranging from gift cards and concert tickets to bikes and kayaks!

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