Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of October.
Good morning, Conway.
💼 Business
Conway retailers report that shoppers seek quality and unique finds this holiday season.
Rebel + Bolt is opening a new store on Nov. 5, Once Upon a Child will host a New Toy Drop on Nov. 21, and Haynes Ace Hardware is planning seasonal savings and local vendor events in December.
📰 Economy
Arvest Bank presented updated economic data for Conway and Faulkner County.
In Conway the labor force is 38,838 with a stable 3.3% unemployment rate, and sales have dipped 0.53% while Faulkner County sales have risen 2.06% + local figures suggest varied business performance.
🎓 Education
Governor Sanders and the Arkansas Department of Agriculture announced over $564K in grants for schools to expand nutritious meal programs, with districts urged to apply for the Breakfast Equipment Expansion (deadline: Nov.
6) and USDA Equipment Assistance (deadline: Nov. 20) grants. The process targets projects that boost local agriculture use.
🌲 Environment
A solar park in Lowell was completed by Beaver Water District and is expected to generate 12,300 MWh yearly while covering 15 to 20 percent of its power needs.
Completed on Tuesday, Oct. 20, the project may save $7 million to $11 million (lifetime savings) for the district.
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