The United Stated Department of Agriculture, Small Business Administration, Small Business Development Center, and Apex Accelerator have partnered to equip agricultural enterprises and other small businesses with the tools, resources, and knowledge required to navigate the product to market journey.  Participants will obtain best practices an enhance their understanding of how to convert innovative ideas to buyer ready products.   Join us for this virtual webinar to hear from

What is criminal record sealing? Sealing a criminal record hides it from the public and most background checks, but doesn't erase it. This can make finding a job and housing easier, allowing you to legally state you haven't been convicted or arrested. Note that law enforcement and certain agencies can still access it. The Record Sealing event will happen on Saturday July 11th, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. Paul Baptist Church. This event is being sponsored by Lion

MEDIA Notification Central Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District Board of Director’s Meeting Thursday, April 23, 2026 @ 9:45 a.m. Location: CAPDD Office, 902 North Center, Lonoke, AR 72086 Central Arkansas Planning and Development District Board of Director’s Meeting Thursday, April 23, 2026 @ 10:30 a.m. Location: CAPDD Office, 902 North Center, Lonoke, AR 72086 All meetings will be held at the CAPDD Office located at 902 North Center Street in Lonoke. Below you w

MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT Invitation For Bid For Janitorial Services   The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. (CAPDD) is seeking sealed bids for Janitorial Services for their office located at 324 Pershing, North Little Rock, Arkansas.   The Invitation for Bid (IFB) packages may be obtained by contacting Fay Cox at (501) 676-2721, Arkansas Relay Service 1-800-285-1121 (voice), 1-800-285-1131 (TDD), from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, or by writin

MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT Invitation for Bid for Office Space     The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. (CAPDD) is seeking sealed bids for office space in the City of Lonoke, Arkansas.  Office space will be utilized by the CAPDD staff for the provision of an Arkansas Workforce Center under the auspices of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and to house its administrative offices.  Such services include application taking, testing, assessment,

MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT Invitation for Bid for Office Space     The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. (CAPDD) is seeking sealed bids for office space in the City of North Little Rock, Arkansas.  Office space will be utilized by the CAPDD staff for the provision of an Arkansas Workforce Center under the auspices of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).  Such services include application taking, testing, assessment, counseling, etc.  Office spac

Job seekers in Central Arkansas will have the opportunity to explore new career paths as HMS hosts a Job Fair on Wednesday, May 6th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Faulkner County Library located at 1900 Tyler St. in Conway. HMS is currently hiring for several positions, including Inspector Packer, Material Handler, and Forklift Operator. Attendees will have the chance to learn more about these openings, speak directly with representatives, and

The Every Arkansan 24:7 Dad® program is an evidence-based initiative aimed at empowering fathers in Central Arkansas. It focuses on developing the skills and knowledge necessary for effective fatherhood, addressing challenges such as poverty and underemployment. The program includes workshops that cover various fathering topics, such as parenting skills, relationship health, and financial literacy. It aims to restore dignity and improve family cohesion, providing fathers with

For More Information Contact: Tina Roush 501-676-2721 Central Arkansas Chief Elected Officials Consortium Board of Director’s Meeting Thursday, March 26, 2026 @ 9:45 a.m. Location: CAPDD Office, 902 North Center, Lonoke, AR 72086 Central Arkansas Planning and Development District Board of Director’s Meeting Thursday, March 26, 2026 @ 10:30 a.m. Location: CAPDD Office, 902 North Center, Lonoke, AR 72086 All meetings will be held at the CAPDD Office located at 902 North Center

The City of Little Rock is inviting local organizations and businesses to host summer interns and encouraging young residents to apply for its Summer Youth Employment Opportunity Program.

The Des Arc High School Job & Resource Fair will be held on Friday, April 17, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Des Arc High School Gymnasium.

Job seekers in Central Arkansas will have the opportunity to explore new career paths as HMS hosts a Job Fair on Wednesday, April 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board will hold its quarterly Board of Directors meeting on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

Employers, workforce professionals, and industry leaders are invited to attend the upcoming Arkansas Apprenticeship Summit, taking place on March 18, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Robinson Center, 426 W. Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72201.

Taste Testing I.T. will take place on March 5, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 5820 Asher Avenue, Suite 800, Little Rock, AR 72204.

Community partners across the Central Arkansas Workforce Development Area are invited to attend a series of County Partners Meetings beginning next week.

Residents of Monroe County and surrounding areas are invited to attend a Community Awareness Affair on Thursday, February 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 630 Madison Street in Clarendon, Arkansas.

The Best Care Training originally scheduled for Saturday, January 24, 2026, has been postponed due to a winter weather advisory affecting the state.

The Community Action Program for Central Arkansas (CAPCA) is inviting community partners across Faulkner, Cleburne, White, Conway, Perry, and Van Buren counties to take part in the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count—a critical effort to better understand and address homelessness in Central Arkansas.

To ensure family caregivers have the support, encouragement, and resources they need, CareLink is expanding its outreach and services across Central Arkansas, including plans to facilitate a monthly Family Caregiver Support Group.