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PRESS RELEASE: Heartland Forward Releases 2024 “Most Dynamic Micropolitans” Report, Highlights Resilience and Growth in America’s Small Cities

The report details how trends in tourism and manufacturing contribute to the overall economic strength of micropolitan regions Bentonville, Ark. – Heartland Forward – a policy think-and-do tank working as a resource for states and communities to advance the economic success in the middle of the country – today released its biennial report, “Most Dynamic… Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: Heartland Forward Releases 2024 “Most Dynamic Micropolitans” Report, Highlights Resilience and Growth in America’s Small Cities

PRESS RELEASE: Idea Accelerator Program expands statewide in Arkansas

Residents to receive $5,000 to turn business ideas into reality  Bentonville, Arkansas (August 20, 2024) – Applications are now open for Arkansas residents to participate in the Builders + Backers Idea Accelerator this fall. Anyone with novel ideas is encouraged to apply to the 90 day virtual program. Those who are accepted in the program… Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: Idea Accelerator Program expands statewide in Arkansas

PRESS RELEASE: Heartland Forward Launches New Broadband Jobs Board to Boost Career & Training Opportunities in Arkansas

The innovative platform connects job seekers, employers and training providers, driving economic growth and job creation in a vital economic sector. Bentonville, Ark. – Today at the Arkansas State Broadband Office’s Arkansas BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment) Digital Opportunity Conference, Heartland Forward – a policy think-and-do tank dedicated to serving states and local communities… Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: Heartland Forward Launches New Broadband Jobs Board to Boost Career & Training Opportunities in Arkansas

Press Release: Heartland Forward Names J.T. Geren as New Director of Strategic Communications 

He will oversee brand strategy, media relations and more for Heartland Forward  Bentonville, Ark. – Heartland Forward is pleased to announce J.T. Geren has joined the organization as its new director of strategic communications. Geren’s extensive background in communications and marketing makes him a valuable addition to the Heartland Forward team. “We are delighted to… Continue reading Press Release: Heartland Forward Names J.T. Geren as New Director of Strategic Communications 

PRESS RELEASE – Heartland Forward Announces New Senior Fellow: Cara Osborne

Bentonville, Ark. – Heartland Forward is pleased to announce the appointment of Cara Osborne as its new senior fellow. Osborne brings a wealth of experience and expertise in health and wellness, entrepreneurship and public health, making her an invaluable addition to the work of Heartland Forward. Osborne holds a master’s in nursing from Vanderbilt University… Continue reading PRESS RELEASE – Heartland Forward Announces New Senior Fellow: Cara Osborne

PRESS RELEASE: Heartland Forward Releases New Research and Action Plan to Help Address Maternal Health

Focused effort to support mothers and their families to drive long-term impact    Bentonville, Ark. – Against a backdrop where the U.S. is confronting one of the highest rates of maternal deaths among all high-resource countries, Heartland Forward announced new research and a corresponding action plan to offer practical solutions for policymakers, providers, insurers, philanthropists and businesses… Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: Heartland Forward Releases New Research and Action Plan to Help Address Maternal Health

Press Release: Most Dynamic Metropolitans Report Shows Advanced Manufacturing and Energy Sectors as Drivers for Economic Improvement

Heartland Forward releases its fifth edition of its annual report of America’s Most Dynamic Metropolitans Bentonville, Ark. – American metropolitans with robust manufacturing, energy assets and investment in IT are at the forefront of the Most Dynamic Metropolitans (MDM) in Heartland Forward’s most recent index. For the fifth year in a row, the MDM provides a… Continue reading Press Release: Most Dynamic Metropolitans Report Shows Advanced Manufacturing and Energy Sectors as Drivers for Economic Improvement

Heartland Forward Releases Entrepreneurial Policy Recommendations

English Resources As part of a grant with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, we have worked with entrepreneurs in the heartland to better understand the policy barriers they faced when starting and scaling their businesses. As part of these efforts, we hosted short conversations with small groups of entrepreneurs, midsize city mayors, gubernatorial offices and… Continue reading Heartland Forward Releases Entrepreneurial Policy Recommendations