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The Community Development Institute (CDI) Central at the University of Central Arkansas is a three-year community and economic development training program, with one week of training per year.

10/12/2026

"What will happen when we think about what is RIGHT with people rather than fixating on what is WRONG with them?" - Dr. Donald O. Clifton, creator of Gallup CliftonStrengths.

led a CliftonStrengths workshop for our partners at the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service UA Community & Economic Development. This workshop focused on personal development, team building, and strengthening understanding.

10/09/2026

The 2026 Entergy Arkansas Affordability Summit tackled challenges surrounding how Arkansas families grapple with rising costs and what resources are available to alleviate those pressures.

Leaders participating in the summit participated in activities led by that provided them additional insights into the experiences of Arkansans at or below the poverty threshold and ALICE (asset limited, income constrained, employed) families.

Thank you to our partners at Entergy for the opportunity to engage with these change-makers across our state!

10/07/2026

If you aren’t a member of the Alumni Network, you are missing out! Today CDI Alumni Network members participated in an exploratory tour of the City of Helena-West Helena.

The agenda included lunch and a tour of Delta Dirt, a downtown walking tour, and a driving tour (focused on community and economic development projects).

Thank you to our lunch sponsor Entergy Arkansas and our collaborators and hosts: Delta Magic, Thrive Inc., Delta Dirt Distillery, and the city.

10/06/2026

The Chamber Fayetteville is building the leaders of tomorrow through the Teen Leadership Xperience program. Students participating in the program experienced a Poverty Simulation led by our team at .

They learned about hardships, challenges and ways to advocate for the 41% of residents in Washington County who are classified as ALICE (asset-limited, income-constrained, employed).

10/05/2026

Congratulations to graduates Rachel Jenkins of the Magnolia-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, Kelli Souter of the City of Magnolia, AR - News & Alerts, Brooke Bergeron of South Central Planning & Development Commission, and Stacey West with the City of Alexandria, Louisiana - Government on obtaining their PCED (Professional Community and Economic Developer) certifications!

They join a network of more than 250 PCEDs across the nation. Join us in celebrating these four incredibly talented community and economic development professionals on their achievement.

10/02/2026

Through the Southern Economic Development Council Membership Scholarship supported by the Michael P. Hickey Foundation, community leaders in SEDC's 17-state service area can have the cost of an SEDC membership covered. As a member of the SEDC you will gain access to SEDC's network, programs, resources, and opportunities to engage with economic development professionals across the American South.

The team are proud members of SEDC and SEDC serves as the administrative home for the Community Development Council (CDC). Apply here:

10/01/2026

Poverty Simulations are living workshops to support leaders in their efforts to better understand how to support those in poverty and ALICE populations. Youth leaders participating in the Chamber Fayetteville Teen Leadership Xperience program engaged in the simulation today.

09/25/2026

The Faulkner County Imagination Library coordinated by UCA Outreach & Community Engagement celebrated 9/2-5 ( ) at the Faulkner County Library with storytime and Las Delicias-Conway.

Director Shelby Fiegel and her family joined the festivities!

09/24/2026

The 9th step of the Community Development Process is: celebrate your success!

Our 2025 - 2026 annual report serves as a reflection of our impact throughout the past year. Join us in celebrating those wins as we strive to continue our support of leaders and their communities across our state and region!

You can review the report here:https://uca.edu/cced/files/2026/09/FINAL_CCED-2025-26-Annual-Report.pdf

09/23/2026

During Homecoming week “Dress Like Adam Sandler Day,” Cabot Public School District juniors participating in the Cabot Area Chamber of Commerce Cabot Youth Leadership Council built a city from the ground up as a part of the Newtonia simulation.

The simulation teaches important lessons about team work, communication, leadership, and the importance of putting community first when making decisions that affect your whole community.

Address

201 Donaghey Avenue, Brewer Hegeman 102
Conway, AR
72035

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm
Saturday	8am - 4:30pm
Sunday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15014505269

Website

http://www.uca.edu/cdi

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