Dear {{First Name}}:
I hope you had a good first half of July. We are excited about the second half of the month.
On July 16th, we will host an Immigrant Owned Business Expo at the Fayetteville Library. Since 2020, when we launched our Entrepreneurship program, where immigrants and children of immigrants can enroll in a 12-week training course to take their ideas from mind to paper and create a business plan, we've had almost 100 graduates and started over 40 small businesses in NWA. We are excited that one of our Inspired Hands participants joined the cohort, graduated, and has now started her own business.
On July 17th, join us for our quarterly Chai and Chat at Crystal Bridges. It's an opportunity for the community to visit and learn more about Canopy.
On July 25th, find Inspired Hands at the Roger’s Farmers Market. Visit us in Downtown Rogers for breads, baked goods, and unique handcrafted items.
If you didn't get a chance to look at our mid-year report, take a look at what we were able to accomplish together.
Below are a few opportunities for you to get involved in volunteer work.
Thank you again for standing with Canopy. Please follow us on social media and encourage your friends to subscribe to Canopy's newsletter to stay informed about our work.
If you are part of a faith community, corporate, or civic organization, we'd love the chance to come share about our work with you. Please let us know.
Best wishes,
Khalid Ahmadzai
Senior Director of Partnerships
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Finding Opportunity, Sharing Tradition: Ilham’s Journey to Entrepreneurship
When Ilham Alqaddour arrived in Northwest Arkansas, she brought with her a passion for cooking and a dream of building a brighter future. Today, she's launching Yumma Kitchen and graduating from Canopy's Entrepreneurship Program. Discover how one woman's journey is strengthening our community.
Read more here.
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Immigrant Owned Business Expo
We invite the community to join us for the Immigrant-Owned Business Expo. Ten aspiring entrepreneurs who are graduating from our Entrepreneurship Program will celebrate this milestone with the community.
- Date: Thursday, July 16
- Time: 6 to 8 PM
- Location: Walker Room, Fayetteville Public Library
Register for a free ticket here.
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Chai & Chat
Join Canopy NWA at Crystal Bridges’ Community Lounge for an informal evening of conversation about the people, cultures, and experiences that make Northwest Arkansas home. Whether you’re new to the area, a longtime resident, or simply curious to learn more about your community, everyone is welcome.
Date: July 17, 2026
Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
Location: Crystal Bridges Community Lounge
Cost: Free to attend
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