Van Buren County Judge Dale James was invited by Lindsey French of the Association of Arkansas Counties to represent the counties in Civic Arkansas.
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What We Do
We work collaboratively with partners across sectors to solve problems and create opportunities.
Meet Here
Hold your next convening on our historic cattle ranch atop Petit Jean Mountain.
The Roustabout
The Roustabout, our new coffee shop, is a place for guests to relax and work together.
Our History
Learn about our nonprofit organization, funding, and partnership with the University of Arkansas System.
See the Rockefeller Ethic in Action
The Winthrop Rockefeller Institute is a nonprofit organization that believes valuing diversity of opinion, practicing collaborative problem solving, and engaging in respectful dialogue combine to create transformational change.
We call it the Rockefeller Ethic.
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Our mountaintop campus offers an unparalleled, productive space for groups of all sizes to do their best work. We can host intimate lunch meetings to conferences with 150+ attendees. We invite organizations to fill out the Conference Application and take the first step to your next best meeting.
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There must be a place where people can come together to do their best thinking and learning in a way that encourages all voices to contribute in search of solutions to tough issues. The Institute is that place — help us create transformational change in Arkansas and beyond.
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Empower Yourself, Elevate Your Team
by Molly Thomason To work well with a team, a person must first understand themselves. Just like how a flight attendant reminds passengers to put on their oxygen masks before helping others in an emergency, the same principle applies to any collaborative work you participate in. If you do not understand your own strengths and…
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Institute Mourns Barry McKuin, Longtime Board Member
Barry McKuin, who served as a board member for 15 of the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute’s 20 years of existence, passed away on the morning of February 18, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was 80 years old.
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