Entrepreneurship

Second Annual Entrepreneur Support Organization Summit to take place at UCA

ESO groups across the state will gather to make Arkansas a better place for small businesses this February Conway – The Conductor will host the second Entrepreneur Support Organization Summit at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway on February 12th & 13th. The purpose of the ESO Summit is to convene organizations and individuals […]

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Entrepreneurship Policy Framework

Organizations collaborate to release Entrepreneurship Policy Framework

Over 20 organizations across the state advocate for entrepreneurial policy CONWAY, AR – The Arkansas Entrepreneurship Policy Framework was released to advocate for Entrepreneurial policy change at the local, state, and national levels. Over 20 organizations across the state partnered to create the Policy Framework, which contains 56 recommendations for policymakers to lower barriers to

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The Conductor Makerspace

Conductor releases Arkansas Entrepreneurship Resource Map

A statewide guide of small business support services CONWAY – The Conductor is pleased to release the first edition of the Arkansas Entrepreneurship Resource Map, which serves as a comprehensive guide to small business support organizations across the state. The three primary categories are comprised of direct entrepreneur support, chambers of commerce, and economic development

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Parker Education & Development, LLC.

Successful entrepreneurs roll the dice, accepting the risk for doing business

You don’t have to be much of a basketball or sports fan to grasp this concept — “Ball Don’t Lie.” This phrase has become somewhat of a cliche in the basketball world, said after a foul is committed by a player. After the player who was fouled misses their free throw attempt, the player who’s

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Parker Education & Development, LLC.

What nobody told you about being your own boss and why you need to absorb your first loss

The hustle mentality is very, very real. However, the thought of being your own boss is a misleading phrase at best. Anyone who experiences even a minimal amount of years in the workforce can conclude that clients, consumers, and even staff can be considered your boss, which leads us back to the hustle. Once someone

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The Conductor Makerspace

Applications Open for Fourth-Year of Award-Winning Health Sciences Entrepreneurship Boot Camp

Conductor, UAMS, BioVentures and Arkansas INBRE collaborate to host boot camp for undergraduates around the state. CONWAY—Conductor, BioVentures, UAMS, and Arkansas INBRE are collaborating for the fourth year to host a weeklong camp for undergraduate and graduate students from across the state. The camp is an intensive program that focuses on catalyzing innovative ways to

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The Conductor Makerspace

Conductor Offers Free Business Coaching to Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners in Multiple Arkansas Counties

Entrepreneurs to receive free business assistance through the Conductor’s Rural Growth Initiative. CONWAY – The Conductor, a public-private partnership between the University of Central Arkansas and Startup Junkie, today announced the initial roll out of the Office Hours program, which consists of free one-on-one coaching from business and entrepreneurial leaders from the Conductor team. Meetings will

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Five questions with Teneicia Roundtree of TreeHouse Cleaning

After a tough year financially, Teneicia Roundtree was encouraged by her mother to start a cleaning business. According to the Log Cabin Democrat, when her mom suggested she start her cleaning business, she told her that she wore suits, she didn’t clean toilets. At that point, her mother told her to humble herself. As a result,

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Congressman French Hill visits with the roundtable

U.S. Congressman French Hill Visits The Conductor, Discusses Entrepreneurship

U.S. Congressman French Hill Visits The Conductor, Discusses Entrepreneurial Policy with Entrepreneurs from the Region CONWAY, AR (Aug. 22, 2018): On Monday, Aug. 20, the Conductor hosted U.S. Congressman French Hill in Conway, and facilitated events to connect him with startup and scaleup companies in the region. Congressman Hill led a roundtable discussion with a

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Tacos 4 Life

Free Tacos! Tacos 4 Life Celebrates Hunger Hero Day

Arkansas-based taco restaurant Tacos 4 Life dedicates a day to guests to show its appreciation CONWAY, Ark. (June 13, 2018)—Nothing says thank you like a free taco on Taco Tuesday! In honor of its everyday heroes, Arkansas-based taco franchise, Tacos 4 Life, will host its inaugural Hunger Hero Day on Tuesday, June 26 to celebrate

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