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Sicarú Coffee Roasters: Come For the Coffee, Stay for the People
Driving along Sycamore Street, there sits a forest-green building, surrounded by trees and accompanied by the scent of fresh coffee. Approaching the inside, I was met with warm string lights, an...
Wild Birds Unlimited: The Joy of Birdsong and Backyard Wonder
Think back to the last time you woke up, sat outside, and listened to the calm of a still morning accompanied by the sounds of birds singing and trees swaying. Do you recall feeling at ease? I...
NWA Shows Up Proud: A Colorful Celebration of Love and Community
As a particularly sensitive young girl growing up, my mother would soothe my emotions and wipe my tears by saying, “When the world feels too heavy, love is here to hold you.” You see, as an anxious...
A Steady Presence in a Changing World: A Visit to the Bank of Fayetteville
In Northwest Arkansas, there are a few places, people, and institutions that have remained steady, true, and good since their beginning—and the Bank of Fayetteville is one of them. Established in...
Reflections on Patriotism: A Flag, A Feeling, A Freedom
Growing up in America, patriotism was part of everyday life—woven into history lessons, school routines, and summer camp traditions. In both my home and business, the American flag stood as a...
Trust, Transformation, and the Power of the Collective: A Reflection on The Payroll Company’s HR Leadership Event
In the many chapters of our business journey, few partnerships have been as steady and supportive as our relationship with The Payroll Company (TPC). Through seasons of transition, growth, and the...
Preserving Historic Spaces: A Shared Story Between New Orleans and Northwest Arkansas
In the heart of New Orleans City Park, tucked beneath the canopy of live oaks and surrounded by lush green space, stands a quiet brick structure with stories to tell. Once used for animals and park...
Exploring the Bentonville Film Festival: A Celebration of Diversity and Creativity in Northwest Arkansas
The Bentonville Film Festival (BFF) has become a cornerstone event for the film industry in Northwest Arkansas, celebrating its growth year after year. From its humble beginnings, the festival has...
Digging Deeper: Finding the Past in Kansas City
It’s not every day you find a 171-foot steamboat buried beneath a Kansas cornfield. But in Kansas City, history isn’t something you simply read about—it’s something you can stand on. My visit to the...



































