Technical Assistance<\/strong><\/b> \u2013 Navigate challenges and receive leadership training from our team of professionals. We can help you through whatever stage of your entrepreneurial journey \u2013 from idea creation and validation, to pivoting, scaling, and exiting.\u00a0<\/span>Our leadership development assistance helps entrepreneurs sharpen their decision-making, strengthen team dynamics, and plan for long-term success. With expert guidance, business owners learn how to inspire their teams and tackle challenges with clarity. Sign up today to grow as a leader and move your venture forward.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/calendly.com\/gorp-team” button_text=”Book a meeting” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”1px||13px|||” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||36px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-21px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n This program focuses on four opportunity zones for the outdoor recreation economy:<\/p>\n If you\u2019re located in or around these regions, you have access to unmatched entrepreneurial expertise, industry-specific resources, and plenty of opportunities to propel your business forward.<\/p>\n Outdoor recreation goes beyond fun adventures outdoors\u2014it\u2019s an essential part of Arkansas’ economy, contributing 2% to the state\u2019s GDP and creating over 40,000 jobs. This initiative not only supports innovation but also amplifies the state\u2019s economic growth by fostering high-paying jobs, boosting tourism, and uplifting communities.<\/p>\n With GORP and Startup Junkie by your side, you’re not just creating a business\u2014you\u2019re shaping the future of outdoor recreation in Arkansas.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t tackle your entrepreneurial challenges alone. Join a community of like-minded innovators and passionate founders who are turning their outdoor dreams into thriving realities.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/calendly.com\/gorp-team” button_text=”Book a meeting” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-26px|||” custom_padding=”1px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”14px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-42px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1nOV2OQJMFU” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Are you an outdoor recreation entrepreneur looking to innovate, grow, and make an impact? Startup Junkie has partnered with the Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program (GORP) to provide no-cost consulting and technical assistance to entrepreneurs like you in and around Arkansas’ outdoor recreation hubs. This collaboration is designed to help founders develop groundbreaking products and services […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":4209,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" The world of entrepreneurship is filled with stories of passion, perseverance, and a willingness to step out of one's comfort zone. One such inspiring story comes from Lindsay Neely, founder of Pink Fern, a charming plant shop off College Avenue in Fayetteville, in a row of other woman-owned businesses. In this month\u2019s <\/span>Startup Stories<\/span><\/i>, Lindsay shared her entrepreneurial journey from humble roots to a blossoming business\u2014plant puns intended.\u00a0<\/span><\/p> Lindsay's love for plants and vintage decor began at a young age, fostered by childhood memories of frequenting garage sales and estate sales with her parents. \"I grew up going to second-hand sales with my mom and dad. We loved frequenting garage sales. We\u2019d shop on the side of the road, at estate sales, thrifting\u2026 I love a good deal. And then I started incorporating my love for plants with some of those finds.\"<\/span><\/p> Her passion for plants expanded during her college years when she transitioned from traditional gardening to nurturing houseplants. \"I grew up gardening with my parents, but then in college, in between dorms and apartments, there's not really a good place to garden. So I got more into houseplants at that point, and that was really where that hobby started.\"<\/span><\/p> In 2021, Lindsay took the leap and launched Pink Fern as a part-time venture, initially selling vintage home decor through Instagram. As her business evolved, she began incorporating her love for plants, crafting unique planters and terrariums. \"I started taking plant cuttings and putting them in brass vessels or vintage pottery, taking those to markets, and people really liked it.\"<\/span><\/p> Participating in local events like First Thursday in downtown Fayetteville played a crucial role in Lindsay's journey, helping her gain confidence and connect with the community. \"Doing those events really helped build my confidence. It was a great way to earn a little side money to teaching, and really just bring me out of my shell because I used to be more introverted, and it really helped bring out a more extroverted side to me, which I think is easy when you get to talk about things you love.\"<\/span><\/p> From the outset, Lindsay recognized the importance of strong branding for her budding business. \"One of my first tasks that I wanted to do was to really nail down some branding from the get-go, because I knew it was always at least going to be a side hustle. And I think for me, as a consumer, seeing a business that makes a statement with their branding and a consistent aesthetic really, really makes a statement.\"<\/span><\/p> Lindsay also tapped into the wealth of resources available in Northwest Arkansas, including <\/span>Kiva NWA<\/span><\/a>, a microloan organization that provided her with valuable consulting and financial assistance. \"I also got help from Kiva. They helped me. They have a lot of great free resources. And so I did a Zoom meeting with Martha Londagin, and she took a look at my business, heard my story, and had some great feedback on what I should be doing.\"<\/span><\/p> As the demands of her teaching career and Pink Fern grew, Lindsay found herself at a crossroads. \"The more I thought about it, and knowing myself, I knew that if I didn't at least try, I'd always play that <\/span>What if\u2026<\/span><\/i> game, right? I\u2019d always wonder, <\/span>What if I had gone all in? What if I had tried harder? What if I hadn't been so scared? <\/span><\/i>So I went all in.\"<\/span><\/p>Available to Key Outdoor Recreation Hubs Across Arkansas<\/strong><\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n
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