NWAEDD News & Events
Our goal at NWAEDD is to be the vehicle that links the private and public sectors together while working to advance economic development in our communities.
Southwest Region Economic Development Association 2021 Annual Conference
Rogers, AR— 9/1/2021 Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District (NWAEDD) was pleased that the 2021 Southwest Region Economic Development Association (SWREDA) Annual Conference was hosted in Rogers, AR. It was a great opportunity to...
COVID-19 Recovery and Resiliency Virtual Workshop Series
Join the Delta Center for Economic Development and the Arkansas Ecomonic Development Institute for this virtual series which introduces innovative economic and community development ideas from recognized thought leaders.
Carroll County Health Unit Completes Renovations
Berryville, AR (8/19/21) –Carroll County was awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $198,265.00 from Arkansas Economic Development Commission through the agency’s General Assistance grant program in 2020. NWAEDD provided application...
NWAEDD & Retail Strategies to Host Retail Academy
The Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District (NWAEDD) was recently awarded a Rural Business Development Grant from USDA-Rural Development. Through this grant, NWAEDD will partner with Retail Strategies, LLC to offer the Retail Academy course to six...
$2.4 Million Awarded for Northwest Arkansas Communities
Pictured above is Michelle Steiner(Executive Director for Grandmas House), David Ethredge (Prosecuting Attorney), and Teresa Garrett (Victim Witness Coordinator for Grandmas House) Through a coordinated effort with NWAEDD four Northwest Arkansas communities were...
WIOA Participant Reaches for the Stars
WIOA SUCCESS STORIES It is never too late in life to reach for the stars and find your dream job. Just ask Lynda who decided to change careers after her youngest child graduated. She left her employer after 12 years in pursuit of a new career in the entertainment...
Inspiring Story for Future Educator
Here is to another WIOA success story that is so inspiring! Sabrina is a single Mom to three. She took her first steps to further her career and better the lives of her family back in 2015 when she enrolled in the Business Administration/Emphasis in Management...
Ten Northwest Arkansas Communities Awarded $622,250.00 in State Grants
Ten Northwest Arkansas communities were awarded $622,250.00 in state grant funds at an awards ceremony held at the State Capitol on October 24, 2019. Funding came from a variety of grant programs for projects that ranged from equipment to park improvements. NWAEDD...
About NWAEDD
The Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District was established in 1967 and subsequently funded in part by Arkansas Act 118 of 1969 based upon an act of Congress in 1965 known as the Public Works and Economic Development Act.
To accomplish the NWAEDD mission, we offer local governments and community-based organizations help in the following areas:
Participating in community and economic development plans
Identification of grant & loan sources for community projects
Bridge to funding and regulatory agencies
Guide for new & existing businesses requiring tax & infrastructure incentives
Preparation of grant and loan applications