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Job seekers in Central Arkansas will have the opportunity to explore new career paths as HMS hosts a Job Fair on Wednesday, May 13th, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Immanuel Family Worship Center, 504 S. Oak St, Jacksonville, AR. 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,

Central Arkansas Workforce Development Area Community partners across the Central Arkansas Workforce Development Area are invited to attend a series of County Partners Meetings beginning next month. These meetings provide an opportunity to share updates, collaborate on workforce initiatives, and strengthen partnerships across the region. Both in-person and virtual attendance options are available for most meetings. Lonoke County Partners Meeting Date: May 20th, 2026 Time: 10

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

Caregiver job fair will be held at the Conway Housing Authority located at 425 S. Davis St, in Conway, Arkansas. Meet Employers to learn about all positions available. On the spot interviews Bring your resumes! NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!

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

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

CAPDD Board of Directors Executive Committee Will meet on 03/20/2026

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

The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) Board of Directors will hold its next meeting on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.

The Central Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District, the Central Arkansas Chief Elected Officials Consortium, and the Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) have announced their upcoming Board of Directors meetings, all scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the CAPDD Office located at 902 North Center Street, Lonoke, Arkansas.

For more information, contact: Tina Roush (501) 676-2721 Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board of Directors Meeting Notification The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board of Directors will convene for its quarterly meeting on December 1, 2025, at 4 p.m. Attendees may participate in person at the Central Arkansas Planning and Development District office, located at 902 North Center Street, Lonoke, Arkansas, or virtually via Zoom. Virtual Meeting Information: Joi

The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. (CAPDD) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of One-Stop Manager at the Arkansas Workforce Center in Conway.