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Media Notification For More Information Contact: Tina Roush 501-676-2721 Central Arkansas Chief Elected Officials CEO Consultations Convenings Meeting with State Workforce Thursday, July 30, 2026 @ 9:30 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 will find information to join the meeting from a computer, tablet or smartphone if needed. Join Zoom Meeting...

Media Notification For More Information Contact: Tina Roush 501-676-2721 MEDIA Notification Central Arkansas Planning and Development District Board of Director’s Meeting Thursday, July 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 will find information to join the meeting from a computer, tablet or smartphone if needed. Join Zoom Meeting

NOTICE FOR SECOND PUBLIC HEARING A second required public hearing concerning the implementation of an Arkansas Community and Economic and Development Program (ACEDP) grant for Lonoke County Community Living Inc./Arkansas Enterprise for the Developmentally Disabled construction project located at 3644 Hwy 367 South, Cabot, AR 72023, will be held at Office of Emergency Management, Lonoke County Courthouse Annex, 200 North Center Street, Lonoke, AR 72086 at July 16, 2006, 6:00 p

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, June 11, 2026, at the CAPDD Office located at 902 North Center Street, Lonoke, Arkansas. For questions or additional information, please contact: Tina Roush – 501-676-2721 Meeting Schedule – Thursday, June

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 meeting will be accessible both virtually via Zoom and in person at the office of the Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, located at 902 North Center Street in Lonoke. The quarterly meeting provides board members the opportunity to review workforce initiatives, discuss regional employment programs, and address matters r

The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board will hold its quarterly Board of Directors meeting on Monday, June 8th, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will be accessible both virtually via Zoom and in person at the office of the Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, located at 902 North Center Street in Lonoke. The quarterly meeting provides board members the opportunity to review workforce initiatives, discuss regional employment programs, and address matters

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 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

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 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

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 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 Planning and Development District (CAPDD) will hold a Revolving Loan Committee Meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.

The Central Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District Board of Directors and the Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) Board of Directors will hold their meetings on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the CAPDD Office in Lonoke.

The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board of Directors will meet on Monday, December 9 at 4 p.m.