What is the one thing an entrepreneurial ecosystem can never have too much of? Capital. Regardless of the level of maturity, leaders in communities from Silicon Valley to Arkansas will almost always cite capital as an area of need. It…
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A Day in the Life: Brittany Moss, Entrepreneur
Rural Arkansas is often known for all the wrong reasons — such as high rates of poverty, lack of educational attainment and scarce job opportunities — but at just 25 years old, Brittany Moss overcame those kinds of obstacles to…
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Moss Crowned Mrs. Woman Entrepreneur Arkansas International
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas native Brittany Moss, an extraordinary businesswoman and visionary, was recently crowned Mrs. Woman Entrepreneur Arkansas International. This esteemed recognition celebrates Moss’ remarkable achievements and highlights her dedication to shaping the future of education in the state. At her young…
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Thinking Outside the Box: Squib Bird Cannon Takes Top Prize at Cabot Pitch Competition
by Mak Millardby Mak MillardThe City of Cabot’s Small Business Boot Camp wrapped up with a high-stakes, “Shark Tank” style pitch competition on the evening of Oct. 24. Out of the 11 finalists vying for the $75,000 prize package, the Repurpose Innovation team took…
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Last Day to Apply for Black Hall of Fame Pitch Perfect Competition
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffToday, Sept. 19, is the last day for aspiring Black entrepreneurs aged 13-18 to apply for the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Pitch Perfect Competition. On Sept. 26 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., the entrepreneurial teens selected by Junior…
There is a scribble on the whiteboard over Charles Morgan’s left shoulder, a green box with some squiggles of a sort. The faint lines suggest a dry-erase marker that was indeed running dry or an idea that was never fully…
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Gone Pitching: Cabot Hosts Small Business Boot Camp and Pitch Competition
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe City of Cabot’s Small Business Boot Camp has officially kicked off, with participants set for six weeks of valuable development and support as they prepare for a Shark Tank-style pitch competition at the end of October. The in-person program…
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Spotlight on Small Business: Crying Weasel Vintage
Although the ‘70s are history, the mustard tones and bell bottoms of bygone years can still weasel their way into fashion-lovers wardrobes. Fans of vintage apparel can add Crying Weasel Vintage in Little Rock’s Hillcrest neighborhood to their lists of…
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Arkansas Innovators Invited to Explore Seed Funding Opportunities
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas entrepreneurs and small companies will have the opportunity to learn how to tap into early-stage research and development funding available through America’s Seed Fund this month. The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center and the Arkansas APEX Accelerator…
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NWA Startup Crawl Returns to Downtown Fayetteville
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffStartup Junkie’s NWA Startup Crawl, showcasing the best and brightest in the local entrepreneurial scene, is set to make a return to downtown Fayetteville on Friday, Sept. 8. The event will feature a diverse range of local startups and small…