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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Bike businesses big in Fayetteville
Data: League of American Bicyclists; Chart: Axios Visuals Fayetteville is the sixth most bicycle-friendly city in the U.S., according to the League of American Bicyclists. By comparison, Bentonville has 11, and Rogers has five. Why it matters: Bike-friendly communities are attractive to a growing number of tourists and professionals looking for places to live in […]
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Manufacturing renaissance signaled for micropolitans
Micropolitans with outdoor recreation and some form of manufacturing fared better economically than others through the pandemic. Driving the news: Bentonville’s Heartland Forward on Thursday released its biennial study — “Most Dynamic Micropolitans” — ranking 536 U.S. cities with a population of at least 10,000 but less than 50,000. Why it matters: Researchers sussed out […]
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First-time event to lure outdoor rec industry to Arkansas
The Natural State wants to capitalize on the “natural” part of its nickname, and continue to tap into a multibillion-dollar industry — outdoor recreation. What happened: A summit for outdoor rec convened startups, investors and corporations looking to back Bentonville on Wednesday. It was the first-ever “Innovation in Outdoor Recreation Showcase,” hosted by Plug and […]
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