It’s an exciting time to be an entrepreneur in NWA. Take advantage of all the support!
We’re excited about April’s robust startup-focused happenings and we’ve compiled a list of events, programs, and exciting announcements from around the region below. Whether you’re a small startup, an established investor, or simply interested in learning about the growing number of companies finding success in NWA’s startup community, check out the information below and let us know what you plan to attend. We’ll be on the lookout for you in April!
March 29 | Community Capital: Investing in NWA + Tulsa
This collaborative, multi-regional event is a celebration of the NWA and Tulsa startup ecosystems. Guests will enjoy food and drinks while they hear from local startups and learn about community investing through Wefunder.
Join Wefunder, Startup Junkie and WeWork Labs NWA on Tue, March 29 from 5:30-7:30pm at the Pryor Center in Fayetteville. The happy hour is free and open to anyone, including businesses looking to raise funds this Spring and investors interested in investing in local businesses.
April 5 & 6 | Equity & Debt Crowdfunding for Founders and Investors
Startup NWA and Crowdfund Capital Advisors are hosting multiple events simultaneously for two specific audiences: startup founders and startup investors. These sessions, led by Jason Best and Sherwood Neiss of Crowdfund Capital Advisors, provide education and resources around equity and debt crowdfunding, specifically within the retail sector.
The Founder-focused events provide founders an understanding of equity and debt crowdfunding readiness to appeal to retail investors. The Investor-focused events equip investors with investment insights to benefit from equity and debt crowdfunding.
The events are offered in both Fayetteville and Bentonville and are free to attend. Registration is required and the registration link is included below for each event. We hope to see you there!
April 5 at 9:30am at TheatreSquared (Fayetteville): Equity & Debt Crowdfunding for Founders
April 5 at 4pm at TheatreSquared (Fayetteville): Equity & Debt Crowdfunding for Investors
April 6 at 9:30am at Brightwater (Bentonville): Equity & Debt Crowdfunding for Founders
April 6 at 3:30pm at Brightwater (Bentonville): Equity & Debt Crowdfunding for Investors
April 5 & 6 | Equity & Debt Crowdfunding for Founders and Investors
Startup NWA and Crowdfund Capital Advisors are hosting multiple events simultaneously for two specific audiences: startup founders and startup investors. These sessions, led by Jason Best and Sherwood Neiss of Crowdfund Capital Advisors, provide education and resources around equity and debt crowdfunding, specifically within the retail sector.
The Founder-focused events provide founders an understanding of equity and debt crowdfunding readiness to appeal to retail investors. The Investor-focused events equip investors with investment insights to benefit from equity and debt crowdfunding.
The events are offered in both Fayetteville and Bentonville and are free to attend. Registration is required and the registration link is included below for each event. We hope to see you there!
April 5 at 9:30am at TheatreSquared (Fayetteville): Equity & Debt Crowdfunding for Founders
April 5 at 4pm at TheatreSquared (Fayetteville): Equity & Debt Crowdfunding for Investors
April 6 at 9:30am at Brightwater (Bentonville): Equity & Debt Crowdfunding for Founders
April 6 at 3:30pm at Brightwater (Bentonville): Equity & Debt Crowdfunding for Investors
April 8 | Startup Crawl, hosted by Startup Junkie
Well-known throughout the startup community as the biggest party of the year for startups, Startup Crawl is an engaging and interactive showcase of NWA’s startup community. Along with the live music, food, and drinks, Crawl guests will network with entrepreneurial movers and shakers, meet some of the most exciting startup and technology companies in Northwest Arkansas, and learn all about the incredible entrepreneurial ecosystem here.
Trust us…you won’t want to miss this.
Join Startup Junkie on Fri, April 8 from 5-9pm at the Pryor Center in Fayetteville. Purchase tickets in advance for $30 or buy at the door for $35. We’ll see you there!
April 12 | Happy Hour with WeFunder & Startup Junkie
Connect with local startups and entrepreneurial support organizations during a fun, happy hour event hosted by crowdfunding enthusiasts from WeFunder and Startup Junkie. Drop in for free drinks and snacks and meet new small business owners, innovators, and entrepreneurs from across Northwest Arkansas.
The happy hour is free to attend but registration is encouraged.
April 12 | Happy Hour with WeFunder & Startup Junkie
Connect with local startups and entrepreneurial support organizations during a fun, happy hour event hosted by crowdfunding enthusiasts from WeFunder and Startup Junkie. Drop in for free drinks and snacks and meet new small business owners, innovators, and entrepreneurs from across Northwest Arkansas.
The happy hour is free to attend but registration is encouraged.
Every Wednesday | 1 Million Cups Bentonville
If you haven’t heard about 1MC, this weekly event brings together entrepreneurs and the Bentonville community over coffee and conversations. It’s hosted by Startup Junkie and held every Wednesday at 8am at the Greenway Office Park Building 700. Each week, entrepreneurs present business ideas to the local community and learn how those around them can support their business in its growth.
- April 6: Encore Bike Rentails
- April 13: Lacaida Ropes
- April 20: Trail Tours
- April 27: American Hunt, Inc.
