Conductor & Conway Foundation receive Kauffman Foundation grant for regional entrepreneurship policy maps
Conway organizations partnering to create 5 regional entrepreneurial policy maps across Arkansas CONWAY, AR – The Conductor and the Conway Foundation have partnered with the Kauffman Foundation to create five regional entrepreneurship policy maps. The project builds on the policy map released by the Conductor last year, which created a Four Pillar framework for advocating for policies that support entrepreneurs, innovators, and makers across the state. The purpose of the regional policy maps is to create region-specific policy maps that can be used by economic development groups, entrepreneurial support organizations, and community leaders to advocate for policies that reduce barriers […]
Arkansas Asset Builders launch free tax prep this month
Arkansas Asset Builders will be launching its free tax preparation during the month of January 2022. According to an email, “Are you expecting a bigger refund this year than normal? Or are you worried that you may owe money to the IRS? In either case, don’t waste your money on expensive tax prep or instant refund fees. If you made less than $58,000 last year, we want you to get the most out of your refund with free tax prep!” Arkansas Asset Builders brings VITA services to those who need help with tax preparation. VITA stands for Volunteer Income Tax […]
‘Summer: The Donna Summer Musical’ to premiere in Conway
CONWAY—The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall welcomes “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical” on Monday, Jan. 24 at 7:30 pm. “If you’re looking for hot stuff from Broadway this season, ‘Summer’ is the show for you,” said Reynolds Performance Hall Director Amanda Horton. “This show will bring stellar performances, disco-era costumes and familiar songs that will have you dancing in your seats and singing along.” The three actresses who share the role of musical icon Donna Summer are Brittny Smith as Diva Donna, Charis Gullage as Disco Donna and Amahri Edwards-Jones as Duckling Donna. The story chronicles the life […]
Toad Suck Daze 10K/5K Run Returns for its 40th Anniversary
Toad Suck Daze 10K/5K Run Returns for its 40th Anniversary CONWAY- After two years, the Toad Suck Daze 10K/5K Run returns for its 40th anniversary year on April 30, 2022. “My goal is 1,250 runners,” said Patrick Lewis, co-chair of the Kiwanis Club of Conway’s Toad Suck Daze Run Committee and the Club president-elect. “People want to get out and race. We’re excited to get back to this yearly tradition.” This year’s presenting sponsor will be Conway Regional Health System. Its financial and marketing support will help the Kiwanis Club fund local charities in the community. Over the years, the […]
2021 Trail of Christmas Lights in the Conway area
Grab some hot cocoa and your family and/or friend and jump in the car! We’ve got some Christmas lights to see. There are so many places in the Conway area where you can go see Christmas lights and we have a few of them for you here. There are a couple of maps, make that three, and a few locations you can drive by. Many subdivisions have great light displays from the homeowners. We’ll start with downtown Conway and end with Sherwood’s Enchanted Forrest. Conway Area Chamber of Commerce (Giant Tree) This is where the giant tree resides. This year, […]
Multicultural Public Relations Class Presents PR Diversity Expo
UCA students offer interactive PR education about the U.S., European and African cultures By Madelyn Morrison, UCA PR student CONWAY, Ark. (Dec. 6, 2021) – About 70 people recently attended the PR Diversity Expo presented by Dr. Riva Brown’s Multicultural Public Relations class in the School of Communication at the University of Central Arkansas. The expo was held on Dec. 2 in the UCA Student Center. It consisted of 10 tables discussing voter awareness, sexuality and gender, mental and physical disabilities, military veterans, Latinx/Hispanic, Asian American, Black/African American, Native American and indigenous populations, PR in Europe, and PR in Africa. […]
CoHO Christmas Store donations drop off points
The City of Hope Outreach is taking donations of toys for its annual Christmas Store on December 11, 2021. According to CoHO, “The Christmas Store provides an opportunity for families in under-resourced communities to provide Christmas presents for their children, 0-18. There is a $5 fee per child, 4-6 presents each depending on donations.” Boxes are located in various locations throughout the city of Conway and donations will be accepted through November 30th. “The CoHO Christmas Store is an important event supporting parents and providing our Conway neighbors an opportunity to have a nice Christmas for their family.” – Dr. […]
Upcoming Holiday & Christmas events in the Conway Area
On Sunday, November 14, Conway Downtown held its annual Christmas Open House. Now, I know we still have Thanksgiving to go, but the Holiday/ Christmas events are starting to come together. Therefore, I thought it would be a good idea to showcase some of those events in a roundup. Of course, you can see them all at the Conway Scene Calendar. NOV20 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Pictures with Santa NOV 27 10:00 am – 10:00 pm Shop Small Saturday NOV 27 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm Chick-fil-A Illuminate: A Conway Christmas Tradition NOV 27- JAN 1 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Glisten in Greenbrier DEC 2 5:30 […]