The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, April 25 at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will take place in the CAPDD Office in Lonoke, which is located at 902 North Center Street. For those who would like to attend these meetings virtually, the information to join the meeting from a computer, tablet, or smartphone is below. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9292459836?pwd=Lzl0V2NPZnJiTWUyc2wrRk5QbGRwdz09 Meeting ID: 929 245 9836 Passcode: 133867 One tap mobile +13126266799,,9292459836#,,,,*133867# US About the Central Arkansas Planning and Development District Board of Directors The governing body of the CAPDD is composed of twenty-five (25) members of the Board of Directors, composed of fifteen (15) local elected officials, and ten (10) private citizens representing the various social and economic elements of the population. Each of the six (6) participating counties in the District is represented by four (4) board members. Minority representation on the Board shall be the same percentage as that of the District population. The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. is an “Equal Opportunity Employer/Program” and “auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.”

The City of Benton invites you to join them for the long-awaited Mountain Bike Park Grand Opening and First Ride on Friday, May 24 West of Ralph Bunche Park from 10 a.m. until noon. There will be vendors, giveaways, demo bikes, and food trucks. The bike park features the only Dual Slalom course in Central Arkansas. It is one of only two Dual Slalom courses in the state. The park was designed and built by Progressive Trail Design of Bentonville. City officials say the project has been several years in the planning and building process, and when it's open, will be a gem for Central Arkansas and the City of Benton.

Sherwood city officials have announced their upcoming events for the Spring and Summer. The Sherwood Sharks 5K is Saturday, March 30 at 9 a.m. Participants can register in person at the Bill Harmon Rec Center. On Saturday, March 30, Sherwood Parks & Recreation will host their Annual Easter Egg Hunt at City Hall Park, located at 2199 E. Kiehl Ave., at 2 p.m. On April 8, the city will host a Solar Eclipse Viewing at the Sherwood Sports Complex from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. There will be a Senior Luncheon on April 15 at 11:30 a.m. at the Jack Evans Senior Center. Seniors can RSVP until April 12 by calling 501-834-5770. On April 18, the city will have their free Third Thursdays in the Park Concert Series at City Hall Park from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. This concert will feature local contemporary Christian musician Mitchell Meckfessel. There are two events on April 20 in Sherwood. The first is Shred-A-Thon at the Jack Evans Senior Center parking lot from 9 a.m. until noon. For more information on the Shred-A-Thon, email keepsherwoodbeautiful@gmail.com. From 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. that evening, there will be a Skate Night at the Bill Harmon Recreation Center, located at 51 Shelby Road. On April 22, Sherwood will celebrate the city's 75th anniversary with a city-wide clean-up from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. City officials encourage participants to stop by the City Hall Complex at 2199 E. Kiehl to get tools and a location assignment. On April 26, there will be Stories with Mayor Mary Jo Heye-Townsell at the Duran Youth Center from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. For more information on this event, call 501-835-9599. There are several events in Sherwood on April 27. The first event is Sherwood PD Drug Take Back. The drug takeback event will take place at St. Vincent Hospital on Wildwood and in front of the Walmart Neighborhood Market from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. From noon until 4 p.m., there will be a Gettin' Reel with First Responders Kids' Fishing Derby at City Hall Park. On April 27 and 28, there will be tryouts for the Sherwood Sharks at the Bill Harmon Recreation Center. Tryouts will be from 10 a.m. until noon on the 27th and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the 28th. For more information on the Sherwood Sharks Tryouts, email hcalhoon@cityofsherwood.net or call 501-835-6893. On May 7, Mayor Heye-Townsell will host a prayer breakfast at the Sherwood Forest. Breakfast will be served at 6:30 a.m. and the program will begin at 7 a.m. Tickets are $10 per person and table sponsorships are available. For more information, call 501-835-4141. The Third Thursdays in the Park FREE Concert Series will continue on May 16 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at City Hall Park and feature 80's Night with Cliff & Susan. According to city officials, the outdoor pools will open on May 25. The Splash Bash will take place on June 14 at the Duran Youth Center. The time of the Splash Bash will be announced at a later date. For more information on events happening in Sherwood, click the link.

The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board has completed a draft of the Regional and Four-Year Local Plan for the 2024-2027 Program Years and hereby presents the draft for public review and comment. The Regional and Four-Year Local Plan can be located at www.workforcear.com The comment period will extend for 30 days beginning on March 17, 2024, and will end at 4:30 p.m. on April 17, 2024. Public comments will be considered in the final draft of the Consolidated Plan, which will be submitted to the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services. To be considered in the final plan, written comments must be received during the 30-day public comment period. Written comments may be addressed to: CAPDD, Attn: Carmen Edwards, P. O. Box 300, Lonoke, AR 72086, or by email to Carmen.Edwards@CAPDD.org. The deadline to submit comments at the above address is 4:30 p.m. on April 17, 2024. CAWDB is an "Equal Opportunity Employer/Program" and "auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities".

The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) Boards will meet on Thursday, March 14. The meetings will take place in the CAPDD Office in Lonoke, which is located at 902 North Center Street. For those who would like to attend these meetings virtually, the information to join the meeting from a computer, tablet, or smartphone is below. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9292459836?pwd=Lzl0V2NPZnJiTWUyc2wrRk5QbGRwdz09 Meeting ID: 929 245 9836 Passcode: 133867 One tap mobile +13126266799,,9292459836#,,,,*133867# US Central Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District Board of Directors Meeting The counties that make up the Central Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District are Lonoke, Monroe and Prairie Counties. The Solid Waste Districts are partners in Solid Waste Management with the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality. Meeting Time: 9:00 a.m. Central Arkansas Chief Elected Officials (CEO) Consortium Meeting CEO Board The CEO Board consists of the County Judges of each county of the Central Arkansas Planning & Development District and the Mayors of those Cities. The CEO Board organizes and appoints the workforce development board. As the Grant Recipient, it also oversees funding allocations within the region. Meeting Time: 9:45 a.m. Central Arkansas Planning and Development District Board of Directors Meeting The governing body of the CAPDD is composed of twenty-five (25) members of the Board of Directors, composed of fifteen (15) local elected officials and ten (10) private citizens representing the various social and economic elements of the population. Each of the six (6) participating counties in the District is represented by four (4) board members. Minority representation on the Board shall be the same percentage as that of the District population. Meeting Time: 10:30 a.m. About CAPDD As a major tool of the Economic Development Administration, the Development District Program is intended to promote economic growth through multi-county planning and investment. Both the federal and state governments in Arkansas use the Planning and Development Districts as a service delivery system. Faulkner, Lonoke, Monroe, Prairie, Pulaski, and Saline Counties are served by the Central Arkansas Planning and Development District. To help District residents, we provide community and economic development services to the local municipalities within each county. The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. is an “Equal Opportunity Employer/Program” and “auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.”

For More Information Contact: Tina Roush 501-676-2721 MEDIA NOTIFICATION Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board of Directors Meeting to be held March 4 The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board of Directors will meet on Monday, March 4 at 4 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) office at 902 North Center Street in Lonoke. There is also an option for individuals who cannot attend in person. Below is information to join the meeting from a computer, tablet, or smartphone if needed. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9292459836?pwd=Lzl0V2NPZnJiTWUyc2wrRk5QbGRwdz09 Meeting ID: 929 245 9836 Passcode: 133867 One tap mobile +13126266799,,9292459836#,,,,*133867# US To see the agenda click here. About the Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board is made up of representatives from the private sector, non-profits, and government agencies. The Workforce Development Board is mandated by federal legislation to oversee public investments in employment and training programs. The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board is “an equal opportunity employer/program” and “auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities."

The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. (CAPDD) will be accepting applications/resumes for a Career Consultant to work in the Arkansas Workforce Center at Lonoke Arkansas serving Lonoke, Monroe and Prairie County . Career Consultant must possess a formal education equivalent of an associate degree and additional experience in the delivery of job training or people-oriented services will be a plus; applicants must be self-motivated and able to effectively communicate accurately in both oral and written modes; Related or equivalent education or experience may be substituted; must have computer skills; must be able to work with little supervision; and must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel in the Central area, as needed. Applicant selected to fill the position will be required to submit to Criminal background checks and drug screening after a conditional offer of employment unless you currently have a background check on file. Interested applicants should submit a resume to Tina Roush at CAPDD, P.O. Box 300, Lonoke, AR 72086 or tina.roush@capdd.org. Resumes must be accepted until this position is filled by a qualified applicant. CAPDD is an "Equal Opportunity Employer/Program" and "auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities".

The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, January 25, 2024. The meeting will take place at 10:30 a.m. in the CAPDD Office in Lonoke, which is located at 902 North Center Street. For those who would like to attend the meeting virtually, the information to join the meeting from a computer, tablet, or smartphone is below. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9292459836?pwd=Lzl0V2NPZnJiTWUyc2wrRk5QbGRwdz09 Meeting ID: 929 245 9836 Passcode: 133867 One tap mobile +13126266799,,9292459836#,,,,*133867# US Central Arkansas Planning and Development District Board of Directors Meeting The governing body of the CAPDD is composed of twenty-five (25) members of the Board of Directors, composed of fifteen (15) local elected officials and ten (10) private citizens representing the various social and economic elements of the population. Each of the six (6) participating counties in the District is represented by four (4) board members. Minority representation on the Board shall be the same percentage as that of the District population. Meeting Time: 10:30 a.m. About CAPDD As a major tool of the Economic Development Administration, the Development District Program is intended to promote economic growth through multi-county planning and investment. Both the federal and state governments in Arkansas use the Planning and Development Districts as a service delivery system. Faulkner, Lonoke, Monroe, Prairie, Pulaski, and Saline Counties are served by the Central Arkansas Planning and Development District. To help District residents, we provide community and economic development services to the local municipalities within each county. The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. is an “Equal Opportunity Employer/Program” and “auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.”

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Small Business Administration (SBA) will present the South-Central "Path to Prosperity" regional economic development series at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock on Wednesday, January 24. The free event will be held at UALR's Engineering and Information Technology 142 from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Entrepreneurs and small business owners are invited to take part in the regional economic development series to engage with experts and learn best practices and resources from Federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as the private sector and nonprofits. During the day, there will be discussions on how to start a business, how to access capital, and how to do business with the government. There will also be lender-small business matchmaking sessions. This is a hybrid event with both an in-person and virtual option. For more information on the event, visit the following links: https://www.usda.gov/path-to-prosperity https://www.fdic.gov/resources/consumers/events/2024-01-24-path-prosperity.html To register for the event, visit this link: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIscu6urTItHTAVvsjW4wvqs2s9yd5lL_k#/registration

ACT will host a Boot Camp training for new Arkansas counties interested in becoming a Work Ready Community at the University of Central Arkansas Conference Center in Conway on February 21-22, 2024. ACT Work Ready Community is a program that "empowers states, regions and counties with data, processes and tools that drive economic growth", according to the website. The goals of the ACT Work Ready Community is to align career education to local employer needs, boost credentials and earnings for Arkansas students and job seekers, sharpen aim for growth in Economic Development and employer awareness and increase collaboration with a Results-Driven Framework. More than half of Arkansas counties participate in the Work Ready Communities program. The training is $150 per person. There is a requirement of at least two team members from each county to attend. Lunch will not be provided. For more information on the Boot Camp training, email cheri.hughes@act.org.

The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) Boards will meet on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. The meetings will take place in the CAPDD Office in Lonoke, which is located at 902 North Center Street. For those who desire to attend these meetings virtually, the information to join the meeting from a computer, tablet or smartphone is below. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9292459836?pwd=Lzl0V2NPZnJiTWUyc2wrRk5QbGRwdz09 Meeting ID: 929 245 9836 Passcode: 133867 One tap mobile +13126266799,,9292459836#,,,,*133867# US Central Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District Board of Directors Meeting The counties that make up the Central Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District are Lonoke, Monroe and Prairie Counties. The Solid Waste Districts are partners in Solid Waste Management with the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality. Meeting Time: 9:00 a.m. Central Arkansas Chief Elected Officials (CEO) Consortium Meeting CEO Board The CEO Board consists of the County Judges of each county of the Central Arkansas Planning & Development District and the Mayors of those Cities. The CEO Board organizes and appoints the workforce development board. As the Grant Recipient, it also oversees funding allocations within the region. Meeting Time: 9:45 a.m. Central Arkansas Planning and Development District Board of Directors Meeting The governing body of the CAPDD is composed of twenty-five (25) members of the Board of Directors, composed of fifteen (15) local elected officials and ten (10) private citizens representing the various social and economic elements of the population. Each of the six (6) participating counties in the District is represented by four (4) board members. Minority representation on the Board shall be the same percentage as that of the District population. Meeting Time: 10:30 a.m. About CAPDD As a major tool of the Economic Development Administration, the Development District Program is intended to promote economic growth through multi-county planning and investment. Both the federal and state governments in Arkansas use the Planning and Development Districts as a service delivery system. Faulkner, Lonoke, Monroe, Prairie, Pulaski, and Saline Counties are served by the Central Arkansas Planning and Development District. To help District residents, we provide community and economic development services to the local municipalities within each county. The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. is an “Equal Opportunity Employer/Program” and “auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.”

For More Information Contact: Tina Roush 501-676-2721 MEDIA NOTIFICATION Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board of Directors Meeting to be held December 4 The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board of Directors will meet Monday, December 4 at 4 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) office located at 902 North Center Street in Lonoke. There is also an option for individuals who are not able to attend in person. Below you will find information to join the meeting from a computer, tablet or smartphone if needed. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9292459836?pwd=Lzl0V2NPZnJiTWUyc2wrRk5QbGRwdz09 Meeting ID: 929 245 9836 Passcode: 133867 One tap mobile +13126266799,,9292459836#,,,,*133867# US To see the agenda click here. About the Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board is made up of representatives from the private sector, non-profits, and government agencies. The Workforce Development Board is mandated by federal legislation to oversee public investments in employment and training programs.

INVITATION FOR BID The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. is accepting sealed bids for Workers Compensation Insurance. Bid specifications are available at 902 North Center Street, Lonoke, AR 72086 or by calling Fay Cox at (501) 676-2721 or Arkansas Relay Service 1-800-285-1121 (voice), 1-800-285-1131 (TDD), from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or by writing/visiting the CAPDD Administrative Offices at 902 North Center Street, Post Office Box 300, Lonoke, Arkansas 72086. Bids must be received by 3:00 pm on Monday, November 27, 2023. Bids will be opened at Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc., 902 North Center Street, Lonoke, Arkansas on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 10:00 am. Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. is an “Equal Opportunity Employer/Program” and “Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.”

For More Information Contact: Tina Roush 501-676-2721 MEETINGS Central Arkansas Planning and Development District Board of Directors The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District Board of Directors will meet Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. The meetings will be held at the CAPDD Office located at 902 North Center Street in Lonoke or you can call in electronically due to Covid 19 health concerns. Below you will find information to join the meeting from a computer, tablet or smartphone if needed. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9292459836?pwd=Lzl0V2NPZnJiTWUyc2wrRk5QbGRwdz09 Meeting ID: 929 245 9836 Passcode: 133867 One tap mobile +13126266799,,9292459836#,,,,*133867# US The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. is an “Equal Opportunity Employer/Program” and “auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.”

For More Information Contact: Tina Roush 501-676-2721 MEETINGS Central Arkansas Chief Elected Official Consortium Board of Directors The Central Arkansas Chief Elected Official Consortium Board of Directors will meet Monday, October 16, 2023 at 10:30. The meetings will be held at the CAPDD Office located at 902 North Center Street in Lonoke or you can call in electronically due to Covid 19 health concerns. Below you will find information to join the meeting from a computer, tablet or smartphone if needed. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9292459836?pwd=Lzl0V2NPZnJiTWUyc2wrRk5QbGRwdz09 Meeting ID: 929 245 9836 Passcode: 133867 One tap mobile +13126266799,,9292459836#,,,,*133867# US The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. is an “Equal Opportunity Employer/Program” and “auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.”

From: Rodney Larsen CAPDD, Executive Director Date: October 10, 2023 Re: CAWDB Directors meeting The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board of Directors will meet on Monday, October 16, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. (A working meal will be provided during the meeting.) The meeting will be held at the office of Central Arkansas Planning and Development District located at 902 North Center Street in Lonoke, Arkansas. Below you will find the information to join the meeting from a computer, tablet or smartphone, if needed. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9292459836?pwd=Lzl0V2NPZnJiTWUyc2wrRk5QbGRwdz09 Meeting ID: 929 245 9836 Passcode: 133867 One tap mobile +13126266799,,9292459836#,,,,*133867# US If you are unable to attend, please send the proxy that is enclosed in your packet and/or designate someone to represent you at the meeting. If you have any questions or if we could provide any additional information, please feel free to call.

Central Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District and Central Arkansas Chief Elected Official Consortium and Central Arkansas Planning and Development District Board of Directors The Central Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District will meet Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., the Central Arkansas Chief Elected Officials Consortium will meet at 9:45 a.m. and the Central Arkansas Planning and Development District Board of Directors will meet at 10:30 AM. The meetings will be held at the CAPDD Office located at 902 North Center Street in Lonoke or you can call in electronically due to Covid 19 health concerns. Below you will find information to join the meeting from a computer, tablet or smartphone if needed. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9292459836?pwd=Lzl0V2NPZnJiTWUyc2wrRk5QbGRwdz09 Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. Zoom Rooms is the original software-based conference room solution used around the world in board, conference, huddle, and training rooms, as well as executive offices and classrooms. Founded in 2011, Zoom helps businesses and organizations bring their teams together in a frictionless environment to get more done. Zoom is a publicly traded company headquartered in San Jose, CA. us02web.zoom.us Meeting ID: 929 245 9836 Passcode: 133867 One tap mobile +13126266799,,9292459836#,,,,*133867# US The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. is an “Equal Opportunity Employer/Program” and “auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.” Reply Reply all Forward

The Central Arkansas Workforce Board of Directors meeting scheduled for Monday, September 11, 2023 @ 4:00 p.m. has been canceled. Rodney Larsen Executive Director

For More Information, Call: Tina Roush (501) 676-2721 Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board of Directors Meeting The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board of Directors will meet Monday, September 11, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the office of Central Arkansas Planning and Development District located at 902 North Center Street in Lonoke, Arkansas. Below you will find information to join meetings virtual if needed : Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9292459836?pwd=Lzl0V2NPZnJiTWUyc2wrRk5QbGRwdz09 Meeting ID: 929 245 9836 Passcode: 133867 One tap mobile +13126266799,,9292459836#,,,,*133867# US The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board is “an equal opportunity employer/program "and “auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.”

For More Information Contact: Tina Roush 501-676-2721 ZOOM MEETING Central Arkansas Planning and Development District Board of Director’s Revolving Loan Fund Committee The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District Board of Directors Revolving Loan Fund Committee will meet Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. via a Zoom meeting Below you will find information to join the meeting from a computer, tablet or smartphone if needed. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9292459836?pwd=Lzl0V2NPZnJiTWUyc2wrRk5QbGRwdz09 Meeting ID: 929 245 9836 Passcode: 133867 One tap mobile +13126266799,,9292459836#,,,,*133867# US The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. is an “Equal Opportunity Employer/Program” and “auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.”

The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District Board of Directors will meet Thursday, August 24, 2023. The meeting will be held at the CAPDD Office located at 902 North Center Street in Lonoke. CAPDD Board meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m. and a working brunch will be provided during the meeting. Below you will find the information to join the meeting from a computer, tablet or smartphone, if needed. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9292459836?pwd=Lzl0V2NPZnJiTWUyc2wrRk5QbGRwdz09 Meeting ID: 929 245 9836 Passcode: 133867 One tap mobile +13126266799,,9292459836#,,,,*133867# US If you are unable to attend, please send the proxy that is enclosed in your packet and/or designate someone to represent you at the meeting. If you have any questions or if we could provide any additional information, please feel free to call our office.