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Harrison, Ark. (Oct. 16, 2025)  – The Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District (NWAEDD) is honored to announce it has received a generous $6,000 contribution from Arvest Bank’s 29th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. The event, held Sept. 13 at Twin Lakes Golf Club in Mountain Home, raised a total of $18,000 to benefit three nonprofit organizations serving Boone, Baxter, and Marion counties. This donation will directly support NWAEDD’s Workforce Development Program, whic

Harrison, AR (July 2025)— The Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District (NWAEDD) is pleased to announce that it assisted the Boone County Sheriff’s Department in successfully securing a $75,000 grant from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety. The grant funded the purchase of a 2025 Dodge Durango Pursuit patrol vehicle, including a complete upfit package and an M500 in-car video system. “We’re grateful to the Arkansas Department of Public Safety for this critical fu

Harrison, AR (Sept. 10, 2024) – In August, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s Division of Rural Services awarded $344,728.69...

Marshall, AR (September 2022) The City of Marshall will receive a State Hazard Mitigation Grant from the Arkansas Division of Emergency...

Harrison, AR (January 2022) The Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District (NWAEDD) is pleased to announce that 14 communities...

Washington, DC, October 24, 2024 – The Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District (NWAEDD), has received a 2024 Aliceann Wohlbruck...

Congratulations to each of the Arkansas communities who will receive funding through the Outdoor Recreation Grants Program in 2024. We...

Harrison, AR (October 28, 2024) – The Welcome Home Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) held its annual Fall Festival, while also celebrating...