Upcoming Events
Collaborative Strategies with Dr. Joe Fratesi
May 8 | 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. | The Amazeum | Bentonville, AR
Join us for an engaging training with Dr. Joe Fratesi of the John C. Stennis Institute at Mississippi State University, where we’ll explore innovative collaborative strategies grounded in Strategic Doing and a multitude of other collaboration-based, strategically focused best practices. This powerful framework will focus on actionable, results-driven approaches that empower communities to come together, create sustainable change, and solve complex problems. Whether you’re a community leader, organizer, or simply passionate about making a difference at the local-level, this session will equip you with practical tools to harness the strengths of different perspectives, foster collaboration, and drive progress.
For nearly 20 years Dr. Fratesi has helped communities and organizations collaboratively design and manage transformations to help them become more resilient and competitive. He strongly believes that “sparkplugs” exist in every community or organization, and with the proper structure and support, they can go on to accomplish amazing results. Dr. Fratesi has a strong passion for and a commitment to helping these “sparkplugs” realize their own potential and capacities.
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Collaboration is critical to success:
Enhance Your Leadership Toolkit with Dr. Steven Shook
June 11 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Sterling Bank | Fayetteville, AR
Unlock your leadership potential at “Enhancing Your Leadership Toolkit” with Dr. Steven Shook. This dynamic event will provide you with practical strategies, valuable insights, and tools you can utilize to strengthen your leadership skills. Learn to elevate your effectiveness, inspire your team, and drive success. This workshop will focus on fostering thriving cultures that contribute and positively impact both individuals and organizations by focusing on personal and professional growth while concurrently building a strong sense of community.
Dr. Shook specializes in leadership, change management, and organizational development, with a passion for empowering leaders and organizations to achieve positive outcomes. He is committed to inspiring teams and instilling a transformative organizational culture, using his insights from practical experience and professional development. He is driven by growth and innovation, and is a certified Strengths, MBTI, and EQI Coach.
Don’t miss this chance to enhance your leadership toolkit and take your skills to the next level!
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About the Community Development Pipeline Program
The University of Central Arkansas Center for Community and Economic Development (CCED) received a three-year grant from the Walton Family Foundation to support the development and implementation of the Community Development Pipeline program. The vision of the Community Development Pipeline program is to train community leaders on foundational community and economic development principles, positively impact and uplift the economies and quality of life of communities whose leaders participate in the program, and develop new relationships that build bridges across Arkansas communities. The CD Pipeline program will provide training and technical assistance to community leaders in Washington and Benton counties.
Twenty-five (25) community leaders from Benton and Washington counties have been selected to participate in the Pipeline program. Leaders were identified through a competitive application process using the following metrics: field of work, experience, professional goals, desire to participate in the program, geography, and other demographics.
The leaders selected are as follows:
Read the press release announcing the participants HERE.
These cohort members will receive:
- A three-year scholarship (Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3) and travel expense support to the University of Central Arkansas Community Development Institute (CDI)
- The opportunity and support to become certified as a Professional Community and Economic Developer (PCED)
- Access to a variety of technical assistance support services for their community (based on community needs)
- Networking opportunities with leaders across the state and nation
If you have questions, please contact Shelby Fiegel at sfiegel@uca.edu or by calling 501-450-5269.
