Women’s Foundation of Arkansas

A new report commissioned by Stone Bank and the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas sheds critical light on the financial realities facing Arkansas women in rural communities, revealing a landscape shaped more by economic insecurity than opportunity. Titled “You Learn as …

Dr. Victoria DeFrancesco Soto, dean of the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service, has been selected as one of America’s 250 Public Service Champions. The honor, awarded by Local Gov 250 in partnership with the National Academy of Public …

The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas has announced its 2026 Power of the Purse honorees and event co-chairs. The 28th-annual luncheon will take place on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. in Little Rock. This year’s honorees are: Woman of …

In October, Google announced plans to build a $4 billion data center in West Memphis. The internet giant will do so in partnership with the state and Entergy Arkansas, the latter of which will provide the juice necessary to fuel …

The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas (WFA) hosted its 27th annual Power of the Purse luncheon Wednesday, Oct. 1, at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock.  The sold-out event raised $260,000 to help build economic security and opportunity for women …

The Arkansas House of Representatives and Senate have officially recognized March as Women’s History Month and March 8 as International Women’s Day with the passage of House Resolution 1069 (HR 1069) and Senate Resolution 39 (SR 39). Sponsored by a …

Photo by Stone Ward, courtesy of Sissy’s Log Cabin Marguerite “Sissy” Jones may be known today as the founder of one of Arkansas’ most iconic jewelry store chains, Sissy’s Log Cabin, but the road to becoming a household name started …

The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas has launched its 2025 Innovate for Good competition, a signature initiative of the Girls of Promise® program. This competition challenges girls across Arkansas in grades 6-12 to team up and harness their creativity and tech …

When I think about my four decades in finance, from my early days as a public accountant to my roles in banking as CEO, chief financial officer and president of Stone Bank, I’ve witnessed significant changes in our industry. Yet …

In today’s competitive business environment, the importance of investing in educational opportunities and nurturing the next generation of women leaders cannot be overstated. In fact, research from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research found that women who participate in internships …