EngageNWA

Tanya Evans organized a beautiful Human Library event during Welcoming Week NWA 2024. We sat down to talk with her about how the event provides an opportunity for deep curiosity, and about how so many of us are longing for chances to hear each other's stories. #welcomingweeknwa #curiosity #engagenwa

We're so proud to live in a region where so many people show up discuss the challenges and opportunities that accompany transformative growth. If you attended the Northwest Arkansas Council's State of the Region lunch last week, what are some small (or big!) ways that we can help ensure that all of us can access our region's prosperity? Thanks for hosting us, Fayetteville Town Center! #EngageNWA #NWACouncil #belonging

Every year, Welcoming Week NWA celebrates diverse community and belonging in our region. The positive feelings that come with welcoming and being welcomed are powerful, but why does it matter economically? Margot Lemaster, Executive Director of EngageNWA, and Aron Shelton of Finding NWA share some insights. #WelcomingWeekNWA #EngageNWA #recruit #retain #toptalent

ACOM's Marshallese Cultural Training is a game-changer for organizations, schools, businesses, and individuals in Northwest Arkansas, and we were thrilled to offer it during Welcoming Week 2024! Thanks to the Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese for their expertise and to The Medium for being such expert and generous hosts. #WelcomingWeekNWA #EngageNWA #MarshalleseAmerican

What a gift to learn from ??Scott Shigeoka during Welcoming Week 2024! More to come on our takeaways from his talk, but for now… ?? Read SEEK! If you’ve already read it, we’d love to hear one way you’re putting its strategies into practice. ?? And thank you to Thaden School for sharing your beautiful space with us.

Arkansas Immigrant Defense (AID) recently released an incredible impact report from their 2024 Convening that took place during #WelcomingWeekNWA! We encourage you to view the report and learn more about the data and highlights collected: https://lnkd.in/gtuAuEVV. #welcomingweeknwa #EngageNWA #welcomingweeknwa2024 #NWAevents

We’re so incredibly proud of the success of this year’s #WelcomingWeekNWA! The participation and energy from our community made each event truly special. A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors – your support made it all possible. We’re working on a comprehensive impact report to share soon. In the meantime, let’s celebrate another fantastic #WelcomingWeekNWA! #welcomingweeknwa #EngageNWA #welcomingweeknwa2024 #NWAevents

Check out these photos from the recent Marshallese Cultural Training event, hosted by the Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese! Thank you to all who joined this incredible event led by Melisa Laelan, CEO of Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese, and her leadership team. The workshop was educational and enlightening, providing valuable insights into the rich heritage of the Marshallese people and their contributions and connections to our regional community. While we are honored to be able to provide this training free of charge for our community members, please consider donating, if you are able, to help ACOM continue their vital efforts in preserving and promoting Marshallese culture and programming. To donate, visit https://lnkd.in/gKCPXDKH. Thank you to Cynthia D. Tran - CDT Imagery for capturing great photos of the event! #welcomingweeknwa #EngageNWA #welcomingweeknwa2024 #NWAevents

Feeling like you belong is important for a thriving community. We are excited to invite you to participate in the Belonging Barometer survey! ?? This survey aims to better understand the sense of belonging within our community and identify ways to improve our collective experience. Your input is invaluable, and we encourage you to take just a few minutes to share your thoughts and experiences. The survey is available in multiple languages and formats to ensure accessibility for everyone. TAKE ACTION – only 1 week left to participate! Complete the survey before it closes at the end of the month: https://lnkd.in/gRFcCupd. Don't forget to SHARE this post with your network to help drive participation. #BelongingBarometer #Community #Belonging #nwaark #survey

We are grateful for a partnership with KUAF's Listening Lab to be present at a number of events throughout #WelcomingWeekNWA. The Listening Lab is an opportunity for community members to find common ground, share experiences, record oral histories, and tell the stories of Northwest Arkansas natives and transplants in their own voices so we may be more aware of our similarities, rather than our differences. Learn more at the link, and keep an eye out for them this month! https://lnkd.in/gW_rZ453. #welcomingweeknwa #EngageNWA #welcomingweeknwa2024 #NWAevents