Margot Lemaster and Monica Kumar delves into the Welcoming Week NWA initiative. Margot, integral to Engage NWA since 2017, discusses her role in promoting inclusivity and community growth. Monica shares her transformation from grappling with racial challenges to advocating for racial equity. They explore the power of diversity, personal connections, and community engagement in fostering a welcoming Northwest Arkansas. The episode is a call to action, inviting listeners to join these efforts through Engage NWA and the NWA Council.
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Tori Bogner, Senior VP of Marketing at Signature Bank, and Jennifer Esty, owner of the Scout Guide, discuss the “Shop Small Y’all” program—a collaboration between Signature Bank and the Scout Guide that supports local businesses. They emphasize the importance of backing local enterprises for community growth. The program offers gift cards with exclusive discounts, benefiting both shoppers and businesses. Success stories underscore its impact, emphasizing the ongoing need to support small businesses in Northwest Arkansas. Tori and Jennifer encourage active involvement in Shop Small Y’all as a way to invest in the community’s vibrancy.
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About the Show: Do you want to ensure that your community remains affordable and accessible for all residents? Our guest speakers will share the solution…
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On this episode of the I Am Northwest Arkansas podcast, Randy Wilburn converses with Chris Seawood and Lindsey Leverett-Higgins from the Northwest Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr Council. They delve into the State of Black Northwest Arkansas Census, aiming to gather vital data on the Black community’s experiences and needs for inclusivity and informed decisions.
They reflect on historical challenges and the resilience of Black communities, emphasize inclusive growth in the region, discuss talent retention hurdles, and highlight the census as a tool for positive change.
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