Join us atop Petit Jean Mountain on Saturday, October 18, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. for a party celebrating 20 years of convening and collaboration. Enjoy live music, bold flavors, and breathtaking views. Doors open at 6 p.m.
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On May 30, 2025, the Institute brought together community members and leaders for the Civic Spaces Convening. This important dialogue explored how our public spaces can be powerful tools for fostering connection and encouraging community involvement.
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Congratulations to Green Bay Packaging on its $1 billion expansion in Morrilton. The Institute and values its long-standing
partnership with the company.
The Institute has been awarded a $600,000 subgrant through its programmatic partnership with the University of the Ozarks’ Town Square Collaborative, which is dedicated to supporting rural communities, congregations, and their leaders.
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We’re once again celebrating the civic season with a fresh round of recommended reads, all handpicked by Arkansas leaders. This year’s titles were chosen to be nonpartisan, aimed at deepening our understanding of American democracy and avenues for civic engagement.
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Typically, Walks with the Governor is available to organizations and Institute guests who specifically request the workshop during their stay, but it is now available to the public. To celebrate our 20th anniversary, anyone can attend a Walks with the Governor workshop — just RSVP!
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