Events
October 16
United WE Arkansas Town Hall - Virtual
Thursday, October 16, 2025
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT
Zoom Meeting (link provided after registration)
This virtual town hall is a part of a statewide series of inspiring gatherings designed to hear meaningful input, stories, and insights from women in Arkansas on the key factors and barriers impacting women's labor force participation. Meaningful discussions will include but are not limited to conversations around caregiving, occupational licensing, entrepreneurship, paid family leave, access to healthcare and much more. All state and local leaders and community residents are encouraged to attend.
October 29
Research Press Conference on Child Care Licensing
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
9:30 a.m. CT
Zoom Meeting (Link provided after registration)
United WE, with support from Walton Philanthropy Group, commissioned a research project through the Office for Education Policy at University of Arkansas to better understand how the child care licensing process is working for providers across the state.
Join us for a virtual press conference on Wednesday, October 29 at 9:30 a.m., as we uncover new findings that will inform policy recommendations aimed at strengthening the licensing process to better serve Arkansas women, children, and families.
May 6, 2026
Champions For Change
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Breakfast at CPKC Stadium
Kansas City, MO
Join United WE and our allies for our signature event of 2026.
The first stadium in the world built specifically for a women’s professional team, a powerful symbol that investing in women fuels stronger economies and communities. This landmark project is a source of pride and possibility, showing what can happen when women are placed at the center of innovation. For more than three decades, United WE has championed this principle by shaping civic and economic opportunities through research, policy, and innovative partnerships.