The Conductor, funded in partnership with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), recently celebrated the kick-off of the fifth cohort of the 10X Growth Accelerator. The statewide 10x Growth Accelerator program consists of a practical, peer-driven entrepreneurship education curriculum, leadership coaching and support services, access to capital, and connection to an expanded support network.
The 10X Growth Accelerator Program kicked off its 14-week program with cohort five companies meeting and introductions and going over what the next weeks will entail. Following the introduction, companies attended the alumni happy hour with 10X alumni companies to share experiences and ask questions.
The rest of the program will meet weekly in Conway at the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce, where each session will start with roundtable discussions followed by a subject matter expert presentation. Session topics will include the strategic growth planning process, leadership effectiveness and culture, tech considerations, innovation readiness, and more.
“We are very excited about this cohort because we are getting companies from around the state like never before. And, we have some great success stories from companies that were part of previous cohorts that we think will inspire this year’s participating companies. We are looking forward to helping this new group of Arkansas companies 10X their business, creating many more jobs in our great state,” said Glenn Crockett, 10X Growth Accelerator director.
The 12 companies that comprise cohort 5 include:
Staley House, LLC: Created the FreeArm, a patent-pending FDA medical device that simplifies tube feeding and infusions in the hospital, home, and on the go.
Seven Minute Life is a time management and leadership development company.
Payvantage uses state of the art fintech technologies to make credit decisions for subprime credit consumers.
Epoch Online helps big businesses and small businesses create efficiencies and revenues through application development and marketing solutions utilizing the Internet and cutting-edge technology.
Bond America, Inc. provides surety solutions for a multitude of customers and partners across 28 states and growing.
Barham’s Ozark Beef sells pasture-raised, sweet potato-fed, all-natural beef to individuals through e-commerce.
Data Driven Partners, LLC provides customized data visualization and business intelligence services.
Pineapple Bliss serves diet and allergy-friendly soft-serve desserts with two current locations and plans to scale regionally.
North Two Five builds custom web and mobile apps.
Go Rogue X is a social media company that achieves brand awareness and audience growth for companies through live video, video podcasting, and video projects.
Adventure Trail RV is a camping equipment manufacturer and retailer with innovative intellectual property.
Arkansas Coding Academy partners with experts in the technology industry to develop and deliver technical training to Arkansans, work with those individuals on career development, and show them new opportunities in the technology industry.
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