Natural State Creative - AR

05/08/2026

I grew up on the edge of the delta and am so glad to see intentional grant dollars being focused in the region.

I've seen first hand how focused grant dollars can impact entire communities improving education, quality of life and place.

Walton Foundation: New grant strategy for NWA, Delta regions🔗⬇

04/30/2026

It is an absolute honor serving on the Main Street Siloam Springs board.

04/21/2026

Anytime I get a chance to sit in on a workshop with Steven M Shook...I say "yes". It never disappoints and I always learn something.

04/20/2026

I love storytelling, community development, and promoting my clients...so why not do all three at the same time?

Check out my latest adventure in blogging -

How LakeFest in Greers Ferry, Arkansas drives community and economic development through tourism, placemaking, and strategic event growth.

03/31/2026

Always seek out opportunities to grow...to learn...and engage your community.

Continued learning enables greater out of the box thinking to better serve clients and communities. I spent the morning with old friends and new friends at Workforce Strategies for a Thriving Region: Manufacturing hosted by University of Central Arkansas, University of Arkansas, Crowder College, Nor...

03/18/2026

I love meeting new people and sharing ideas.

Let's connect on LinkedIn.

Experience: Natural State Creative · Education: University of Central Arkansas · Location: Siloam Springs · 53 connections on LinkedIn. View Laura King, PCED’s profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1 billion members.

10/21/2025

To all my friends in education... This is a great opportunity

🍎 APPLY by November 7
Thanks to a partnership between the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s Department of Rural Services, fines collected for wildlife violations are used to fund grants for education.
Grant awards vary across the state depending on the request and the available funds in each county. Most past grant requests were funded at $1,500.
🚌 ELIGIBLE GRANT ACTIVITIES
• Field trips to AGFC nature centers or hatcheries
• AGFC-sanctioned archery and trap programs
• AGFC-sponsored educator workshops
• Schoolyard wildlife and butterfly habitats
• Outdoor classroom supplies
• Wildlife biology or recreation supplies
• Conservation education materials
▶️ https://bit.ly/4hf1lPF

09/22/2025

When a longtime client asks you to help with a special project...you say yes.

Building an online auction site may not be at the forefront of what I do ...but it's what my client needed and I am glad to help.

Central Arkansas friends, if you get a chance, and a place a bid on one of these great items.

07/31/2025

This week at has been viewed from a different lens literally.

So glad to stay connected to something I love and be a small part of helping the next class of CDI graduates transform their communities.

05/08/2025

I nerd out over stragic doing!!!
I'm so glad CDI Central brought this workshop to NWA.