One of the biggest challenges with attending networking events is trying to figure out what to do when you get there. Besides enjoying the food and drinks, gatherings like this are a perfect opportunity for you to build not only your network, but also share your interests and talents. Here are some of my favorite things to prepare for and do at networking events:
Read MoreThe Yarn kicks off our 2019 season with The Art of Failure.Have you ever experienced failure or a string of failures that ultimately led to success? What about a failure that you couldn't bounce back from? Perhaps a failure that has changed the way you think, act or live? Come hear the stories of bravery as storytellers share their stories of the art of failure.
Read More“Her role enables her to connect with the various affiliate offices around the state and ensure that they have the resources necessary to continue doing the amazing work they are already doing,” according to a news release.
Wade will speak to 8th through 12th graders in Jefferson County who are interested in learning about philanthropy, fund development, grant making, and community building. Parents are also invited to attend the meeting.
Read MoreMore than gender and race diversify a group of people who embarked on a new yearlong program Sunday that aims to better Little Rock and its surrounding communities.
Read More“Last year, a group of people saw that we had a lot of young and some established entrepreneurs who were coming into the food truck business,” said Rhonna Wade, board member of AABP. “We wanted to show the power of black entrepreneurship in the state. There ended up being a lot of black food truck owners in the state.”
Read More“I am America too because my family came to America looking for the same opportunities others' families did. I know I am more than capable and able to contribute to the bettering of the society as a whole and I cannot not let those who are afraid of change stop me.”
Read MoreRhonna Wade of Little Rock has been named one of two statewide outreach directors at Arkansas Community Foundation. She previously was youth programs director at Just Communities of Arkansas, where she facilitated workshops creating more inclusive communities.
Read MoreOn the cover …..Rhonna Wade, programs director at JustCommunities of Arkansas, serves on the board of Create Little Rock and co-chairs Land in theRock.
Read MoreNatchez Restaurant was the location of the Junior League of Little Rock’s End of Year Party for its new members.
Read More“Elizabeth Akama-Makia, Just Communities of Arkansas' youth programs director, said the writing program lets children explore their differences through prompts that focus on identity.”
Read MoreElizabeth Akama-Makia says, "The mothers, that's the thing I can't get out of my head. The mothers that were sitting there crying, begging for their government to do something." Now, several nations are joining forces to find the abducted girls. Akama-Makia continues, "I saw the hashtag go out. I saw the celebrities hashtagging it and I was like wow, this is becoming bigger."
Kristy Ikanih and Elizabeth Akama-Makia are planning a "Bring Back Our Girls" rally to be held on the steps of the State Capitol in Little Rock on May 31, 2014 at 11 am.
Akama-Makia says, "We're coming together to show that Arkansas cares, that's really what it is."
Read More“Elizabeth Akama-Makia says, “ The mothers, that’s the thing I can’t get out of my head. The mothers that were sitting there crying, begging for their government to do something.” Now several nations are joining forces to find the abducted girls. Akama-Makia continues , “ I saw the hashtag go out. I saw the celebrities hash tagging it and I was like wow, this is becoming bigger.”
Read MoreElizabeth Rhonna Akama-Makia is the recipient of The Raney Hall Award which is presented to the Raney woman who best exemplifies loyalty, enthusiasm, and friendship.
Read MoreThe 48-member Hendrix College Choir will present its 42nd season of Candlelight Carol performances beginning Thursday, Nov. 30, in Greene Chapel on the Hendrix campus.
Evening performances in the chapel will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30; Friday, Dec. 1, and Saturday, Dec. 2. A matinee performance will occur at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3. All performances are free, but reservations are required for campus performances because seating is limited.
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