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ORGANIZATIONS

Helpful Organizations

This page is dedicated to organizations that are making a real difference for small businesses in Northwest Arkansas. Here, we spotlight those groups and companies that provide invaluable support, resources, and guidance to our business community. Whether it's through funding opportunities, mentoring programs, workshops, or advocacy, these organizations are committed to helping our region's small businesses flourish. Explore the list, learn about their initiatives, and see how they can elevate your business journey.

NWA Networking

A website that hosts a calendar for most networking events in NWA. This is a great place to schedule and plan your networking schedule for each month.

NETWORKING CALENDAR

Startup Junkie

A non-profit organization that supports, inspires, and educates entrepreneurs by providing free one-on-one consulting, events, workshops, and programs. Startup Junkie is a wealth of knowledge.  This is a great place to be if you are starting a business, growing a business or the business is changing.  They can help at every stage.

FREE BUSINESS RESOURCES AND CONSULTING

BNI (Business Networking International)

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.

PAID MEMBER ONLY STRUCTURED NETWORKING EVENT

MOB (Masterminds of Business)

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.

PAID MEMBER ONLY STRUCTURED NETWORKING EVENT

Siloam Springs Chamber of Commerce

Provides business resources in the Siloam Springs area. If you want to get plugged in in this city when it comes to business, the chamber is a great place to start. They can help you with resources and understanding the business landscape and events going on in their area.

BUSINESS RESOURCES FOR SILOAM SPRINGS

Rogers/Lowell Chamber of Commerce

Provides business resources in the Rogers and Lowell area. If you want to get plugged in in this city when it comes to business, the chamber is a great place to start. They can help you with resources and understanding the business landscape and events going on in their area.

BUSINESS RESOURCES FOR ROGERS AND LOWELL

Greater Bentonville Chamber of Commerce

Provides business resources in the Greater Bentonville area. If you want to get plugged in in this city when it comes to business, the chamber is a great place to start. They can help you with resources and understanding the business landscape and events going on in their area.

BUSINESS RESOURCES FOR THE BENTONVILLE AREA

Springdale Chamber of Commerce

Provides business resources in the Springdale area. If you want to get plugged in in this city when it comes to business, the chamber is a great place to start. They can help you with resources and understanding the business landscape and events going on in their area.

BUSINESS RESOURCES FOR SPRINGDALE

Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce

Provides business resources in the Fayetteville area. If you want to get plugged in in this city when it comes to business, the chamber is a great place to start. They can help you with resources and understanding the business landscape and events going on in their area.

BUSINESS RESOURCES FOR FAYETTEVILLE

ASBTDC

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.

FREE PERIODIC EVENTS AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES

U of A RazorLearn

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.

FREE PERIODIC EDUCATIONAL EVENTS

NextUp

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

PAID EDUCATIONAL AND NETWORKING EVENTS IN VARYING LOCATIONS

Interform

A nonprofit organization for creatives.  They offer apprenticeships, sewing lessons, small and large batch productions, fashion shows and more. They also conduct NWA Fashion Week each year.

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON FASHION

Fayetteville Library

The library is not only a place for books and resources but also a place for nonprofit and small business resources. The library offers meeting space, a free podcast room, photography studio and much more.

LIBRARY FULL OF BUSINESS RESOURCES AND SPACES

NWA Council

This organization has helped shape the development of our region—taking a long-term view without losing sight of short-term goals and the genuine needs of the community.  This is a great place to look at the community, where we have been and where we are going.

ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON OVERALL DEVELOPMENT OF NWA

Creative Arkansas Community Hub & Exchange

CACHE works with creatives, organizations, and communities to empower a more inspiring, inclusive, and equitable Northwest Arkansas.

EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO EMPOWER INCLUSIVITY FOR CREATIVES

NWA Girl Gang

An organization focused on inclusion through providing barrier-free and least restrictive spaces, activities, and experiences. This organization also puts on the NWA Girl Gang Makers Market.

NON-PROFIT FOCUSED ON EQUALITY IN VARIOUS WAYS

Art Ventures NWA

Art Ventures promotes the visual arts in Northwest Arkansas by actively collaborating with the community, supporting artists working to the highest standards, encouraging education and public engagement in the arts, and providing accessibility to under-represented communities.

PROMOTES VISUAL ARTS

Junior League

This organization focuses on advancing women's leadership in NWA.  They do this through awareness, events, education and volunteering.

ORGANIZATION ADVANCING WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP

Scott Family Amazeum

This organizations is focused on creativity.  They offer education, networking meetings, maker spaces and more.

ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON EDUCATION AND CREATIVITY

Dress for Success NWA

Together with the community, we empower women toward economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and programs to help them thrive in work and in life. Our programs help women secure jobs, retain their jobs, provide for their families and improve their lives.

ORGANIZATION DRESSING WOMEN IN BUSINESS ATTIRE TO SET THEM UP FOR SUCCESS IN THE WORKPLACE

Rotary

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.

MEMBER ONLY EVENT GEERED TOWARDS GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

Kiwanis

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.

A MEMBER ONLY NETWORKING EVENT FOCUSED ON PHILANTHROPY

University of Arkansas - Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

The Office of Entrepreneurship & Innovation provides business incubation, experiential learning opportunities, and community for students, faculty, and people in Arkansas who want to be innovators inside existing organizations, solve meaningful problems, or build new ventures. 

BUSINESS INCUBATION AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

AIGA NWA

The mission of AIGA Northwest Arkansas is to advance design as a professional craft, strategic advantage and vital cultural force. The organization does this through lectures, table discussions, exhibitions and other projects in the public interest.

GRAPHIC ART RESOURCES AND EVENTS

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Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC)

Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) offers a variety of affordable education.  They offer associate degree programs, continuing education and professional certification.  NWACC can also be a good source to find interns for a business.

AFFORDABLE EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS IN BENTONVILLE AND SPRINGDALE

University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas offers traditional education and certifications.  They also offer many community and entrepreneurial resources such as free spaces to meet (some for alumni but some for anyone), business incubator programs, research centers, and more. Most of the resources are free.

LARGE COLLEGE WITH VARIOUS RESOURCES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN FAYETTEVILLE

Northwest Technical Institute (NWTI)

An educational organization offering education, training, and skill development in a variety of areas.  They offer diploma programs, adult education, professional development, and community education.

ORGANIZATION OFFERING A VARIETY OF TYPES OF EDUCATION AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE

Blue Cliff College

This organization offers educational programs and certifications including programs in Allied Health, Cosmetology, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC), Clinical Medical Assisting, and more.

TRADE SCHOOL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

Be Pro Be Proud

This is an organization focused on awareness and education in trade industries.  Their mission is the close the skills gap and help with the labor shortage in these industries. 

ORGANIZATION SUPPORTING TRADE INDUSTRIES AND CLOSING THE SKILL & LABOR GAP

Arkansas Division of Workforce Services

The Division of Workforce Services provides a number of employment services and programs through the Arkansas Workforce Centers.  These include workforce services, adult education, rehabilitation services, services for the blind, employment services, unemployment services, and more.

WORKFORCE SERVICES HELPING ADVANCE PROFESSIONALS IN A VARIETY OF WAYS

Paul Mitchell The School

Paul Mitchell offers various programs for people to learn and gain certifications in cosmetology and manicuring.  There are many skills covered in each of these categories within the program.

COSMETOLOGY AND BEAUTY SCHOOL IN ROGERS

Career Academy of Hair Design

Career Academy of Hair Design offers cosmetology, aesthetics, and manicure education and certification.  They have locations in Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Rogers, Springdale, and Siloam Springs.

COSMETOLOGY AND BEAUTY SCHOOL IN MULTIPLE CITIES ACROSS NWA

Designer Barber and Style School

This organization offers education and certification in barber and styling skills. Located in Tontitown.

BARBER AND STYLE SCHOOL IN TONTITOWN

Academy of Professional Cosmetology

This school offers education in cosmetology, aesthetics, manicures and more.  The organization is located in Rogers.

EDUCATIONAL COSMETOLOGY, AESTHETICS & MANICURES

Ark Beauty Academy

School offering education in cosmetology, aesthetics, and nail technology. Located in Bentonville.

EDUCATIONAL COSMETOLOGY, AESTHETICS & NAIL TECHNOLOGY

Black Brook School of Massage

A massage school offering education in massage, certifications, and continuing education. They are located in Fayetteville.

EDUCATIONAL COURSES IN MASSAGE CERTIFICATIONS AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

Healing Edge Massage Academy

Massage academy offering education and certification in massage. Located in Fayetteville.

EDUCATIONAL MASSAGE AND TRAINING

Urban Land Institute NWA (ULI NWA)

This organization is a trusted and relied-upon network of leaders advancing responsible land use and development.

ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT

Educational Institutions & Organizations

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