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Monday 8am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm Thursday 8am - 4:30pm Friday 8am - 4:30pm Saturday 8am - 4:30pm Sunday 8am - 4:30pm

CDI Central

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The Community Development Institute (CDI) Central at the University of Central Arkansas is a three-year community and economic development training program, with one week of training per year.

10/29/2026

Join us for Strengthening Community Collaborations!

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
University of Arkansas Global Campus | 2 E Center Street, Fayetteville, AR, Room 107

Facilitated by Dr. Steven Shook, this event will focus on strengthening community collaborations through effective communication and understanding. We’ll explore practical strategies for navigating difficult conversations, bridging differences, and fostering respectful dialogue to build stronger relationships and more connected communities.

Registration is free to you and lunch will be provided.

Please register before Friday, November 6 using the link below:
https://training.uark.edu/portal/training?cmd=catalog&course=strengthening-community-collaborations

10/28/2026

Excited to form new connections from partner universities and support organizations at the ACC Capital Foundation EDGE (Education to Develop and Grow Entrepreneurs) Summit!

10/27/2026

Join the UA Division of Agriculture Public Policy Center for a lunchtime webinar tomorrow to hear an unbiased perspective on the four Arkansas ballot initiatives!

Just click here to join at noon on 10/28: https://bit.ly/4zfkQzU

10/26/2026

We've got 11 new Professional Community and Economic Developers! They join a network of more than 250 PCEDs across the nation. Join us in celebrating these incredibly talented community and economic development professionals on their achievement.

Congratulations everyone!

Amy Finster - FARCO
Beth Wilson - The City of Marion
Courtney Roberts - Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District, Inc.
Georganna Cossey - Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Heather Edwards - Restore Hope
Jessica Grady - City of Bella Vista, Arkansas
Keith Cox - Bryant Parks Department
Louisa Jimenez - Wharton Economic Development Corporation
Rebecca Corrigan - Barksdale Federal Credit Union
Rebecca Kidder - Bryant City Hall
Trudy Redus - Motivating People Across Communities, Inc.

10/20/2026

“Arkansas’s ability to grow will increasingly depend on its ability to provide reliable, affordable and abundant energy.” — Ted Abernathy

Our team attended Powering Arkansas’ Future, hosted by the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas, to explore the role energy will play in Arkansas’s continued economic development and how our state can support future growth.

Several of CDI’s partners were among the presenters and attendees, bringing perspective and expertise to these important conversations about Arkansas’s future.

Preparing our communities for growth takes forward-thinking conversations and strong partnerships across the state, and we’re happy to take part.

10/15/2026

Newtonia in one hour? Not possible! Until now…

Introducing Newtonia Accelerated: launching in November 2026. A round of applause for our partners who participated in the pilot version of this new venture.

10/14/2026

The fall 2026 Community and Economic Development Fellows visited our friends at The City of Hope Outreach to explore the services and programs they offer including: Hope Village, Growing Hope in Conway, CoHO Academy, and the Hope Home.

10/12/2026

"What will happen when we think about what is RIGHT with people rather than fixating on what is WRONG with them?" - Dr. Donald O. Clifton, creator of Gallup CliftonStrengths.

led a CliftonStrengths workshop for our partners at the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service UA Community & Economic Development. This workshop focused on personal development, team building, and strengthening understanding.

10/09/2026

The 2026 Entergy Arkansas Affordability Summit tackled challenges surrounding how Arkansas families grapple with rising costs and what resources are available to alleviate those pressures.

Leaders participating in the summit participated in activities led by that provided them additional insights into the experiences of Arkansans at or below the poverty threshold and ALICE (asset limited, income constrained, employed) families.

Thank you to our partners at Entergy for the opportunity to engage with these change-makers across our state!

10/07/2026

If you aren’t a member of the Alumni Network, you are missing out! Today CDI Alumni Network members participated in an exploratory tour of the City of Helena-West Helena.

The agenda included lunch and a tour of Delta Dirt, a downtown walking tour, and a driving tour (focused on community and economic development projects).

Thank you to our lunch sponsor Entergy Arkansas and our collaborators and hosts: Delta Magic, Thrive Inc., Delta Dirt Distillery, and the city.

Address

201 Donaghey Avenue, Brewer Hegeman 102
Conway, AR
72035

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm
Saturday	8am - 4:30pm
Sunday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15014505269

Website

http://www.uca.edu/cdi

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