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.

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

BNI is a member-only networking event with one person per industry category. Structured, requires weekly attendance, referrals, education, and ongoing meetings. Chapters are in various locations in Northwest Arkansas.

MOB is a member-only networking event with one person per industry category. Structured, requires weekly attendance, referrals, and ongoing meetings. Chapters are in various locations in Northwest Arkansas.

Provides business resources in the Siloam Springs area. Helps with resources and understanding the business landscape and events in their area.

Provides business resources in the Rogers and Lowell area. Helps with resources and understanding the business landscape and events in their area.

Provides business resources in the Greater Bentonville area. Helps with resources and understanding the business landscape and events in their area.

Provides business resources in the Springdale area. Helps with resources and understanding the business landscape and events in their area.

Provides business resources in the Fayetteville area. Helps with resources and understanding the business landscape and events in their area.

Provides one-on-one consulting and guidance, as well as workshops for entrepreneurs. These classes and events are offered both in person and online.

Connect with community experts and leaders who share skills and knowledge relevant to our lives, health, and growth. Offers a variety of classes on many educational topics.

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

Nonprofit for creatives offering apprenticeships, sewing lessons, small/large batch productions, fashion shows, and NWA Fashion Week.

Offers books, nonprofit and small business resources, meeting space, a free podcast room, photography studio, and more.

Shapes the region’s development, taking a long-term view and addressing community needs.

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

Focused on inclusion through providing barrier-free and least restrictive spaces, activities, and experiences. Hosts NWA Girl Gang Makers Market.

Promotes visual arts in NWA by collaborating with the community, supporting artists, encouraging education and public engagement, and providing accessibility to under-represented communities.

Advances women's leadership in NWA through awareness, events, education, and volunteering.

Focused on creativity; offers education, networking meetings, maker spaces, and more.

Empowers women toward economic independence by providing support, professional attire, and programs to help them thrive in work and life. Programs help women secure and retain jobs, provide for their families, and improve their lives.

Requires membership; has various chapters in NWA. Focused on giving back to the community; members volunteer skills and resources to solve issues and address community needs.

Local groups of volunteers focused on serving the community; part of a global network of clubs and members who partner with each other and with organizations whose missions align with theirs.

Provides business incubation, experiential learning opportunities, and community for students, faculty, and people in Arkansas who want to be innovators, solve meaningful problems, or build new ventures.

Advances design as a professional craft, strategic advantage, and vital cultural force through lectures, table discussions, exhibitions, and other public interest projects.

Offers associate degree programs, continuing education, and professional certification. Also a source to find interns for business.

Offers traditional education and certifications, community and entrepreneurial resources, business incubator programs, research centers, and more. Most resources are free.

Offers education, training, and skill development in various areas. Diploma programs, adult education, professional development, and community education.

Offers programs and certifications in Allied Health, Cosmetology, HVAC, Clinical Medical Assisting, and more.

Focused on awareness and education in trade industries. Mission is to close the skills gap and help with the labor shortage in these industries.

Provides employment services and programs: workforce services, adult education, rehabilitation, services for the blind, employment and unemployment services, and more.

Offers programs to learn and gain certifications in cosmetology and manicuring.

Offers cosmetology, aesthetics, and manicure education and certification. Locations in Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Rogers, Springdale, and Siloam Springs.

Offers education and certification in barber and styling skills. Located in Tontitown.

Offers education in cosmetology, aesthetics, manicures, and more. Located in Rogers.

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

Massage school offering education in massage, certifications, and continuing education. Located in Fayetteville.

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

Trusted network of leaders advancing responsible land use and development.