Walton family members spearhead development of university to foster the next generation of entrepreneurs and leaders Bentonville, AR (May 8, 2025) — At this year’s Heartland Summit in Bentonville, Arkansas— a gathering of leaders focused on advancing economic growth and opportunity across the middle of the country — Tom Walton and Steuart Walton shared plans… Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: New STEM-Focused Higher Education Institution Planned for Bentonville
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PRESS RELEASE: Heartland Forward and Stemuli Launch First-of-Its-Kind AI Training Platform in the Heartland
The platform trains rural students and entrepreneurs in the heartland in core AI skills to prepare them for tomorrow’s workforce Bentonville, Ark. – Today, Heartland Forward, in partnership with edtech company Stemuli, launched a partnership to develop an AI-powered learning platform to help rural students and entrepreneurs learn the AI skills they need to succeed… Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: Heartland Forward and Stemuli Launch First-of-Its-Kind AI Training Platform in the Heartland
PRESS RELEASE: Heartland Forward Research Shows Outdoor Recreation Contributes $7.3 Billion to Arkansas Economy and Supports 68,000 Jobs
Findings were presented at the Arkansas Outdoor Economy Summit in conjunction with Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism, showing how outdoor recreation fuels job creation and economic growth Bentonville, Ark. – Outdoor recreation is a key driver of the Arkansas economy, contributing $7.3 billion to state GDP and supporting over 68,000 jobs, according to a new… Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: Heartland Forward Research Shows Outdoor Recreation Contributes $7.3 Billion to Arkansas Economy and Supports 68,000 Jobs
PRESS RELEASE: Heartland Forward Releases First-of-its-Kind Poll on AI Sentiment Across the Heartland
New poll shows uncertainty about AI’s impact on the heartland, while highlighting its potential to drive economic growth in key sectors Bentonville, Ark. – Heartland Forward – a policy think-and-do tank working to be a resource for state and local communities in the middle of the country – today released a first-of-its-kind poll on the… Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: Heartland Forward Releases First-of-its-Kind Poll on AI Sentiment Across the Heartland