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HARRISON, ARKANSAS — The Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District (NWAEDD) celebrated a collaborative regional achievement with the opening of North Arkansas College’s Center for Robotics and Manufacturing Innovation (CRMI). The Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, hosted in partnership with the Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce, was held in September 2025. Community members, industry partners, and local leaders attended to tour the facility and learn more a

Bergman, Arkansas -  The Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District (NWAEDD) is pleased to highlight the successful completion of the City of Bergman’s new community safe room—an important public‑safety investment made possible through strategic grant support. In the spring of 2023, Mayor Danny Farmer contacted NWAEDD seeking assistance in identifying funding options to enhance emergency protection for Bergman residents. NWAEDD Community Development Coordinator Tina Col

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...

Prairie Grove, Arkansas -The Prairie Grove Senior Activity & Wellness Center completed a significant renovation made possible through a $358,500 Community Development Block Grant awarded through the Arkansas Community and Economic Development Program (ACEDP). This transformative project was the result of a strong collaborative partnership between the City of Prairie Grove , the Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas , and the Northwest Arkansas Economic Development Distr