B2B Networking Events in Northwest Arkansas

Join the NWA chapter of Green Drinks for a happy hour of networking, socializing, and earth-friendly discussion hosted by the Northwest Arkansas Land Trust! This month, we're highlighting farmland programs including our newly launched NWA Farmlink website. We're also happy to welcome the University of Arkansas Center for Food and Farm Systems Entrepreneurship and the Food Conservancy.

Green Drinks is a casual social group made up of individuals who are passionate about, or employed in environmental fields as well as sustainability, outdoor and conservation enthusiasts. The Green Drinks movement began in the UK in 1989 and is now active in more than 600 cities worldwide.

The Scott Family Amazeum is excited to host the third statewide Maker Summit, presented by the Windgate Foundation, with Keynote speaker Dale Dougherty, CEO and Founder of Maker Media, publisher of Make Magazine. The Arkansas Maker Summit will explore the impact and value of the robust maker movement emerging around the Natural State. By convening national, regional, and local maker community leaders, the Arkansas Maker Summit will encourage increased opportunities for diverse populations, economic drivers, and future-ready learners to engage together in this budding maker ecosystem.

Featuring innovative technologists, educators, and thought leaders with a maker-mindset from across multiple industries and sectors, topics at the Arkansas Maker Summit will explore the movement in a variety of contexts, including Makerspaces in K-12 schools, extracurricular environments, business and manufacturing, and entrepreneurial settings. The Summit will generate connections between sectors with the goal of weaving together the communities passionate about maker-based opportunities to build a foundation for a more coordinated and systemic effort in Arkansas.

Hear inspiring stories from the entrepreneurs participating in the ICBA ThinkTech Accelerator program at The Venture Center. Selected from a field of hundreds of global fintech companies, ten entrepreneurs have the chance of a lifetime at the ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator in Little Rock.

In this panel discussion, you will hear the candid stories of five of those entrepreneurs and their journeys toward making a meaningful impact in the world. You’ll hear from Booshan Rengachari, Founder + CEO of Finzly; Nicky Senyard, Founder + CEO of Fintel Connect; AK Patel, Founder + CEO of Lendsmart; Donald Hawkins, Founder + CEO of Griffin Technologies; and Moshe Teren, Co-Founder and CTO of Finscend – and you’ll leave uplifted and energized by their creativity and courage.

This event is an awesome opportunity to award some of Siloam Springs' greatest volunteers! The current Board Chair will pass the baton to the incoming Board Chair during this event and the Chamber of Commerce will award the Pioneer Citizens, Ambassador of the Year, and Small, Medium, and Large Business of the year. Food will be catered by Edibles by Zoe.

Complimentary breakfast, door prizes, and networking with members of the Fayetteville Chamber.

Typically don't have presenters or give 60-second commercials. We do build and grow relationships of trust and support local businesses. Remember to bring your business cards to share with someone you'd like to have a connect meeting with and possibly enter in to win one of our awesome door prizes!

The brothers of Brethren have blown up in the design scene since their founding in 2018, and have created exciting and engaging work for clients like JE11, HoboJack Clothing, and Slice Beer Company. They'll be speaking about their experiences in working together as brothers in two separate cities, building an extensive client list from using social media, and working with clients who are looking for their signature style.

The guys from Brethren will have a bit of swag and we'll also have beer, wine, water and soda for refreshments. This is sure to be a loud one, so get ready to get excited and inspired! 

The Arkansas Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), Startup Junkie, and the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Small Business Committee present this “Doing Business with the State of Arkansas” workshop. The State of Arkansas, local cities, school districts, and counties offer excellent contracting opportunities for goods and services which are available for Arkansas businesses of all sizes. Come let Max Franks of the Bentonville, Arkansas PTAC office explain which agencies are best suited for your type of business to target, how to market your business to them, how to register for the bidding process, and the various steps of each bidding process associated with each agency. You can also make an appointment to meet with him for further assistance at his office at the NWACC campus afterward, always free of charge for all Arkansas business owners.

The Business After Hours business-building networking event keeps growing in popularity, with close to 100 business networkers attending on average at each event. One of the main reasons is that you get to mix and mingle with other Northwest Arkansas business professionals and find out what other businesses have to offer. It's a fun way to make new contacts, generate business leads, and find new vendors!

Do you have an idea for a new product or service? Are you ready to pitch that idea for a chance at $1,000? Do you want to pitch that idea in one of the finest college basketball facilities in the country? Here’s your chance.

Startup Junkie and the University of Arkansas Men’s Basketball team are joining forces to host the first-ever IdeaFame pitch competition in the University of Arkansas Basketball Performance Center. The event will take place just before the Arkansas-Tennessee men’s basketball game. Participants will have 60 seconds to pitch their idea before the scoreboard buzzer alerts them that time is up! The best pitches will be selected by judges from the athletic department and the audience.

Those interested in pitching or attending the competition must register below. You must register to attend in order to be granted exclusive access to the Razorback Basketball facility. IdeaFamers interested in attending the basketball game can purchase a $10 Startup Junkie section ticket here. All attendees must purchase a ticket in order to enter Bud Walton Arena, where the checks will be presented to the Judge’s Choice and People’s Choice pitch winners following the competition.

A ticket will be provided to the first 30 who sign up to participate in the IdeaFame pitch competition – no purchase necessary. Attendees who wish to attend the game must purchase a ticket. Tickets purchased via our special Startup Junkie linkwill be seated in the same section.

DRAFT is a nationwide meetup series that taps into people who love bikes, biz and beer. These events bring communities together to celebrate the latest bike industry innovations. Speeches, announcements and conversations allow business leaders, product developers, tech innovators, advocates, artists and more to share big ideas—all while enjoying delicious craft beer.

Join the Conductor, young professionals and the startup community for Startup Stories, an event celebrating the startup community through storytelling. Entrepreneurs share their story in 10-15 minutes, followed by a 15-minute Q &A with the audience. Get a first-hand account of the successes and challenges faced by Arkansas entrepreneurs and how they found their start. This month we will hear from David Tapp with deTASO. Get the chance to hear Tapp's startup story and business advice!

The Blockchain Center of Excellence at the Sam M. Walton College of Business is hosting technology, industry and academic experts to share on Blockchain and related topics at the 2020 Blockchain for Business Conference. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from world-class leaders who are creating the internet of value. Together, we will explore how decentralized information and value exchange online is transforming real businesses today.

The 2020 keynotes, panelists, and industry breakout sessions will address open frameworks and tools, enterprise mindshifts, evolving regulation, ecosystem building and much more. Conference participants will be exposed to different forms of blockchain, including public, private, permissioned, and hybrid solutions.

FOUNDER 2 FOUNDER (F2F) is a dine-around series where we hear from founders who have achieved major milestones in the life of their startup. The event will begin with networking, followed by a meal, and will conclude with a guided discussion of how our guest founder navigated their startup through major milestones like buying, selling, and merging. 

The speaker for this event is Jessica Hester, RA. Jessica is the owner of Verdant Studio, a nationally recognized architectural firm based in Northwest Arkansas. Jessica's amazing career started in Oklahoma and she's been trailblazing in the architectural world ever since. Jessica has many passions, but one thing we love about Jessica is she recently expanded her business by purchasing a larger architectural firm. Her bold approach to scale and business is matched only by her passion for community and inclusive housing solutions.

Ticket price includes a fixed-menu of Mediterranean cuisine which includes two alcoholic drink tickets in the beautifully designed Fox Trail Distillery.

The APHA annual meeting is a place where public health professionals come together to learn, network and engage with public health leaders and organizations to discuss the latest in research and best practices in public health. We expect more than 300 conference participants and will offer learning opportunities ranging from plenary sessions with public health leaders to hands-on workshops led by local program experts.

This one-day, interactive conference provides professionals with an opportunity to enhance relevant workplace skills. Hear from industry veterans on topics that align with this year’s theme.

Complimentary breakfast, door prizes, and networking with members of the Fayetteville Chamber.

Complimentary snacks and drinks, door prizes, and networking with other members of the Fayetteville Chamber.

Complimentary snacks and drinks, door prizes, and networking with other members of the Fayetteville Chamber.

This is a fun opportunity to engage with others in the community, promote your business and encourage economic development of the area through networking. This event is open to both Main Street, WalStreet and non Chamber members. In addition to golf, there are also various sponsorship packages available offering you the opportunity to promote exposure for your brand in a relaxed environment.

This informal event being put on by both the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber and the Bentonville Chamber to allow you to showcase your company, meet with other members of the business community, and network in a casual atmosphere. Refreshments and food will be provided.