Join the University of Arkansas’ Bessie B. Moore Center for Economic Education, Startup Junkie, and educators from around our state as we learn from Arkansas entrepreneurs who have made the leap and started their own business. These startup stories may just inspire the creative minds of your learners. At the very least they will serve as current examples to which your students can relate and serve for teaching business or higher order thinking. See how they assessed current community needs and pulled together the resources needed to build their businesses.

This is a four-part program that will introduce Arkansas teachers to some of the state’s most interesting and innovative founders. Beginning on November 10, we will learn about entrepreneurs who built businesses inspired by Arkansas – Natural State Founders. We’ll hear stories from founders who have built businesses dedicated to natural beauty of the Arkansas outdoors, businesses that serve cyclists and adventurers, and some that simply highlight what all the state has to offer.

This session will feature recorded conversations with several Arkansas entrepreneurs, and a few of those founders will be in attendance to take your questions, discuss their journeys in more detail, and help you spark curiosity in your students when it comes to entrepreneurship. Videos and sessions will be available for you to share with your students. The session will conclude with some trivia for participants!

These are provided by Startup Junkie, Bessie B. Moore Center for Economic Education, Economics Arkansas, and Junior Achievement. Entrepreneurial activities will be provided along with a book on entrepreneurship. Inspire the next level of entrepreneurial thinkers.

Upon successful completion, participants will receive:
1 hour of professional development credit
Free classroom resource
$10 Walmart eGift card