
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.
Learn More About Organizations Helping Small Businesses in NWA
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
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
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
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
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

Educational Institutions & Organizations
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
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.