What
We Do
No cost services & programs for
entrepreneurs, innovators,
and small business leaders
One-on-one consultations
One-on-one consultations give you friendly but impactful mentorship directly with our team
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0% Interest business loans
We partnered with Kiva to make more funding available to your small business
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Connect with our Subject Matter Experts
Conductor Connect instantly connects you with leading subject matter experts from digital marketing to financial management
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No cost enrollment in 10x accelerator
10X Arkansas is a 14-week program designed for tech-focused companies to ramp up quickly
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The Healthcare Innovation Sprint
A 4-day immersive experience for college juniors and seniors to innovate in the healthcare field
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Peer Groups
AIC Peer Groups connect small groups of business owners to meet monthly, share experiences, and support each other through the ups and downs. Groups meet at the Arnold Innovation Center and are matched by business stage for open, relevant conversations. AIC membership is required—learn more and join a peer group built for your journey.
ESO Summit
Each year, we bring together the state’s Entrepreneur Support Organizations for an annual summit to collaborate on best practices, network, and better serve Arkansas entrepreneurs.
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ARise
Our program for Arkansas innovators, startups, and entrepreneurs, supported by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), assists tech and tech-enabled companies in reaching new levels of success.
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75Strong
75Strong, A Statewide Entrepreneurship & Small Business Development Program funded by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission! The program is positioned for those interested in growing their professional knowledge on building entrepreneurship within their community.
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Policy Advocacy
We created the Arkansas Entrepreneurship Policy Framework to lower barriers to starting and growing business at the national, state, and local level
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