Recreation Economy

The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism just appointed Dalaney Thomas as their new director of tourism. She brings her nine years of campaign and content strategy experience from CJRW to the promotion of Arkansas’ attractions, outdoor recreation activities, and other tourist offerings. 

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Little Rock Daily
October 24, 2023

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Economy

Arkansas Tourism, a $9.2 Billion Industry, is Getting a New Director

Arkansas State Parks

The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism just appointed Dalaney Thomas as their new director of tourism. She brings her nine years of campaign and content strategy experience from CJRW to the promotion of Arkansas’ attractions, outdoor recreation activities, and other tourist offerings.

Check out the full story HERE.

Nonprofit Highlight

Events Around Arkansas Show Community Support and Pride

Philander Smith College

Dozens of new parents in Little Rock attended the Maternal Outcomes Matter Shower event on Sunday, an event hosted by the Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships that seeks to provide expectant and new mothers with necessary resources and support.

  • Shower love: The event aims to connect new moms with resources, run by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, that they may have been unaware of.

  • Holding up: With more than 9 in 10 pregnancy related deaths considered to potentially be preventable, this event is an important step in making sure new parents have the support they need.

Find out more HERE.

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Health

UAMS Grant Offers Health Care Career Opportunities in Arkansas Delta and South Arkansas

UAMS

The Arkansas Delta Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) Academy, funded by a $3.25 million federal grant, is designed to provide health care career opportunities for 20 underserved counties in Arkansas and the Delta.

  • Good partners: UAMS, the Arkansas Rural Health Partnership, colleges, universities and high schools, and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff will collaborate to provide education and training in a variety of health care disciplines.

  • Community minded: The goal is to prepare students from these communities to work in the health care field without leaving their homes.

Learn more about the HCOP Academy HERE.

Arts & Culture

Study Finds Arkansas's Arts and Culture Industry Provides $306.4 Million Boost to State Economy

AMFA

The arts and culture industry in Arkansas had an impressive economic effect of $306.4 million in 2022, according to a nationwide study from Americans for the Arts.

Read more from UALR Public Radio HERE.

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