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NETWORKING

Networking Opportunities 

This is your ultimate guide to valuable local events that offer opportunities to connect, collaborate, and grow. Whether you're a startup seeking inspiration or an established business aiming to expand your network, these events present a unique platform to meet like-minded professionals, exchange ideas, and forge meaningful partnerships. So take a look, mark your calendar, and let's strengthen our business ties in Northwest Arkansas together.

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Startup Junkie

FREE NETWORKING AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS IN VARYING LOCATIONS

A non-profit organization that supports, inspires, and educates entrepreneurs by providing free one-on-one consulting, networking events, workshops, and programs. Events are periodic and free.

BNI (Business Networking Int.)

PAID MEMBER ONLY STRUCTURED NETWORKING EVENT

BNI is a member-only networking event where there is only one person in each industry category. This is a structured event that requires weekly attendance, referrals, education, and ongoing meetings. Chapters are in various locations in Northwest Arkansas.

MOB (Masterminds of Business)

PAID MEMBER ONLY STRUCTURED NETWORKING EVENT

MOB is a member-only networking event where there is only one person in each industry category. This is a structured event that requires weekly attendance, referrals, and ongoing meetings. Chapters are in various locations in Northwest Arkansas.

Rogers Business After Hours

FREE MONTHLY NETWORKING EVENT IN ROGERS

The Rogers/Lowell Chamber's most popular networking event. This event is at various locations and occurs one time a month in the afternoon.

Central Referral Connection (Rogers)

FREE WEEKLY NETWORKING EVENT IN ROGERS

A weekly networking and referral event for local businesses. This is a round-robin event where every attendee has a short time to talk about their business in front of everyone in attendance.

Central Referral Connection (Fayetteville)

FREE WEEKLY NETWORKING EVENT IN FAYETTEVILLE

A weekly networking and referral event for local businesses. At this event, every business attending has an opportunity to speak for a short time in front of the room about their business.

Central Referral Network (Rogers)

FREE WEEKLY NETWORKING EVENT IN ROGERS

An open and free networking event for any entrepreneur. At this event, every business attending has an opportunity to speak for a short time in front of the room about their business.

Central Referral Network (Fayetteville)

FREE WEEKLY NETWORKING EVENT IN FAYETTEVILLE

An open and free networking event for any entrepreneur. At this event, every business attending has an opportunity to speak for a short time in front of the room about their business.

Springdale Morning Brew

PAID SPRINGDALE CHAMBER MEMBER-ONLY WEEKLY NETWORKING EVENT

An affordable, Springdale Chamber member-only networking event for the local business community. This is an open networking event with brief speeches and a lot of mingling between business owners.

One Million Cups

FREE WEEKLY NETWORKING EVENT IN BENTONVILLE

Weekly event that brings together entrepreneurs in the Bentonville area over coffee and conversations. One or two companies will present their business in a short presentation for conversation and feedback and the remainder of the event is open networking.

U of A RazorLearn

FREE PERIODIC EDUCATIONAL EVENTS

Connect with community experts and leaders who want to share their skills and knowledge that is relevant to our lives, health, and growth. This program offers a variety of classes on many educational topics.

ASBTDC

FREE PERIODIC EVENTS AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Provides one-on-one consulting and guidance, as well as workshops for entrepreneurs. These classes and events are offered both in person and online. Check out their schedule of upcoming events.

Professional Women's Network

PAID NETWORKING EVENT IN ROGERS

An educational networking event once a month over lunch.

Women In Networking

PAID NETWORKING EVENT IN VARYING LOCATIONS

A networking event over lunch once a month to connect with other women in businesses. There are additional nighttime events periodically.

Growth Group

FREE DISCUSSION FOCUSED NETWORKING EVENT IN SPRINGDALE

A networking event to discuss wins and losses, and to help each other out as a business community.

NextUp

PAID EDUCATIONAL AND NETWORKING EVENTS IN VARYING LOCATIONS

A networking organization to promote and connect women in business through periodic events for members and non-members.

BWC Assemble

WOMEN FOCUSED NETWORKING EVENT IN BENTONVILLE

A quarterly paid networking event led by C-suite-level women. These events offer speakers, educational topics, networking, Q&A, and more.

Creative Mornings

PAID MONTHLY NETWORKING EVENT GEARED TOWARDS CREATIVES

A monthly breakfast series for the creative community. This event is on one Friday morning of each month and is based on an assigned theme each time.

Wine Women & Wealth

FREE MONTHLY FINANCIAL EDUCATION EVENT GEARED TOWARDS WOMEN IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS

An educational event that helps women navigate their finances.

B-Free Bentonville Networking

FREE NEWORKING EVENT IN BENTONVILLE

High-value, no-cost networking during lunch hour at Big Whiskey Bentonville.

NWA Sr. Networking Luncheon

FREE NETWORKING EVENT GEARED TOWARDS SENIOR HEALTH CARE

An event over lunch with networking and discussion about senior health care.

Friday First Coffee - Siloam

FREE NETWORKING EVENT IN SILOAM SPRINGS

An open networking event over coffee at different Siloam Chamber Member's locations.

Morning Perk - Bentonville

FREE NETWORKING EVENT IN BENTONVILLE

An open networking event where you can meet other business owners over coffee and light refreshments.

Conexion de Latinos Negocios

NETWORKING EVENT GEARED TOWARD LATINOS

Recuerda los beneficios de participar en los eventos de Networking es que puedes conectar con otros emprendedores y dar a conocer tu negocio, al mismo tiempo que puedes crear relaciones que te pueden

Farmington Collaborative

NETWOKRING EVENT IN FARMINGTON

A networking event in Farmington over lunch.

ING NWA

PAID WEEKLY NETOWKRING MEETING IN BENTONVILLE

This weekly meeting is free to visit 2–3 times to see if it could be a good fit. The room has like-minded individuals who want to help each other grow and succeed in our community.

Women in Tech (WIT)

PERIODIC EVENTS GEARED TOWARD WOMEN IN THE TECHNOLOGY FIELD

An organization that offers networking and educational events on the topic of technology. Their quarterly events are included in their membership or they can be purchased on a case-by-case basis.

Real Estate Investors NWA (REI NWA)

LOW COST PERIODIC EVENTS GEARED TOWARD REAL ESTATE

A networking event focused on real estate agents, investors, landlords, property managers, and more.

Kiwanis

A MEMBER-ONLY NETWORKING EVENT FOCUSED ON PHILANTHROPY

These are local groups of like-minded volunteers who focus on serving the community. Kiwanians are part of a global network of clubs and members who partner with each other and with organizations whose missions align with theirs.

Moms in Business

FREE MONTHLY NETWORKING EVENT GEARED TOWARD MOTHERS

A networking event once a month to meet other moms in business. Get out and get some quality time with other "mompreneurs".

Coffee and Conversations

FREE ROGERS NETWORKING EVENT

An event over coffee with other businesses/business owners in Rogers. Discussion includes business, challenges, growth, and more.

Elkins Community Business Network

ELKINS NETWORKING EVENT

A networking event in Elkins for small businesses.

DTR Merchant Meet-Up

FREE MONTHLY NETWORKING EVENT FOR DOWNTOWN ROGERS MERCHANTS

An event for businesses in Downtown Rogers where business owners can talk about ways to grow their business while cultivating ideas for our downtown community to continue to grow and develop.

Art on the Bricks

SOCIAL EVENT FOR ARTISTS TO SELL PRODUCT

An artist and maker event in Downtown Rogers where local businesses host artists and artists can sell their goods around town.

Hustle In Heels

LOW-COST PERIODIC EVENTS GEARED TOWARD WOMEN

Hustle and Heals puts on events that include educational topics, lunch, open networking, panel discussions, and more.

Pearl Books Writers Nights

FREE NETWORKING EVENT GEARED TOWARD AUTHORS

A monthly time for NWA's writing community to get together, network, and chat about the business and/or hobby of writing.

First Fridays Bentonville

MONTHLY EVENT IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN BENTONVILLE DURING PART OF THE YEAR

This is an open community event for anyone in Northwest Arkansas with local vendors, music, and fun activities. Business owners can apply to be vendors when the applications are open.

First Thursday Fayetteville

MONTHLY EVENT IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FAYETTEVILLE DURING PART OF THE YEAR

This is an open community event for anyone in Northwest Arkansas with local vendors, music, and fun activities. Business owners can apply to be vendors when the applications are open.

Meetup

FREE ONLINE TOOL LOCATING SOCIAL EVENTS

An online tool listing social events. Click the link below to see all the NWA Events relating to business. These can be both free and paid.

Eventbright

FREE ONLINE TOOL LOCATING EVENTS

An online tool listing events. These could be networking events, educational events, and more. Click the link below to see business-related events in NWA. These can be both free and paid.

Scott Family Amazeum Maker Meet Up

FREE MONTHLY EVENT AIMED TOWARD MAKERS

These informal meetings will help us share stories, insights, and encouragements as we continue to shape the maker movement in NWA. Anyone interested in stepping into a group of passionate, fun, and creative makers is welcome to attend.

Rotary

MEMBER ONLY EVENT GEARED TOWARD GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

This group requires membership and has various chapters in Northwest Arkansas. The group is focused on giving back to the community and members volunteer their skills and resources to solve issues and address community needs.

CACHE Event Calendar

CREATIVE EVENT CALENDAR

Creative Arkansas Community Hub & Exchange (CACHE) is an organization focused on creative development in NWA. This calendar outlines events, workshops, and classes that are creative.

Bentonville Winter Farmers Market

WINTER FARMERS MARKET IN BENTONVILLE

The Record in downtown Bentonville hosts the winter farmers market inside so that the vendors can keep going all year long. This event is hosted weekly and is held during the colder months of the year.

Bentonville Farmers Market

FARMERS MARKET IN BENTONVILLE DURING WARM MONTHS

This farmers market is an event filled with food vendors, produce, flowers, crafts, and more. The market is in downtown Bentonville and is hosted weekly during the warm months.

Fayetteville Farmers Market

FARMERS MARKET IN FAYETTEVILLE ALL YEAR LONG

This farmers market is an event filled with food vendors, produce, flowers, crafts, and more. The market is in downtown Fayetteville and is hosted weekly all year around.

NWA AI Meetup

PERIODIC EVENTS GEARED TOWARDS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

In our AI Meetup Group, we geek out and have a blast exploring the incredible world of artificial intelligence! Get ready for a mix of mind-blowing presentations, lively discussions, and good times as we delve into topics like machine learning, AI safety, and so much more.

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