Outdoorsy entrepreneurs wanted for business accelerator
Illustration: Allie Carl/Axios Outdoor retailer Moosejaw and ICELab, an outdoor-focused accelerator at Western Colorado University (WCU), are looking for startups to participate in the Moosejaw Outdoor Accelerator. Why it matters: The outdoor recreation industry is booming in NWA, with an increased number of entrepreneurs focusing on Arkansas’ natural resources for mountain biking, paddling and spelunking. […]
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Northwest Arkansas outdoor startups get leg up from GORP
Illustration: Maura Losch/Axios Seven entrepreneurs graduated from University of Arkansas’ Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program (GORP) business incubator last Thursday. What happened: About 60 people gathered at The Collaborative, the University of Arkansas’ campus in Bentonville, to see presentations from the founder-graduates and, in some cases, check out prototype products. Why it matters: The outdoor recreation […]
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Arkansas ranks low for business climate
Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios Despite efforts to boost the state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, Arkansas didn’t fare well on CNBC’s latest “America’s Top States for Business” list. The Natural State came in at No. 41. What they did: CNBC analyzed and scored 10 categories for each state ranging from workforce to economy. What they found: Arkansas performed well […]
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