Delivered by Startup Junkie alongside the City\u2019s Department of Economic Development, the Starter Kit will launch with a series of live webinars and will be followed by a library of practical online guides focused on the day-to-day mechanics of opening a business in Fayetteville \u2014 including, but not limited to licensing, permitting, zoning and regulatory requirements, and the local resources that can help at each step.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cMost of the friction founders run into early on isn\u2019t about the idea, it\u2019s not knowing where to start, who to call, or what step actually comes next,\u201d said Caleb Talley of Startup Junkie. \u201cThis event and the webinars that will follow, help bring those answers to you, in plain language, and feature the people who can actually help in real time.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n The webinar series will be hosted by Startup Junkie, with each session featuring relevant subject-matter experts and key points of contact for the topic at hand. Sessions are free, open to the public, and recorded so the conversations become a permanent resource on the City\u2019s website.<\/span><\/p>\n Attendees are encouraged to submit questions in advance to be answered during the webinars. Questions can be submitted at <\/span>https:\/\/forms.gle\/Zd8b1Lse2QBoJt6QA<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n The scheduled webinars include:<\/span><\/p>\n Starting a Business in Fayetteville: First Steps<\/b><\/p>\n June 5, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n Starting a Business in Fayetteville: Restaurants, Food Trucks, and Bars<\/b><\/p>\n June 11, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n Starting a Business in Fayetteville: Retail Trade<\/b><\/p>\n June 18, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Alongside the webinar series, the Starter Kit will include a set of practical online guides designed around a single, simple question: How do I start a business in Fayetteville?<\/span><\/p>\n The guides will walk users through the core building blocks \u2014 forming a business, establishing a legal entity, obtaining the right licenses, and understanding the additional requirements that apply to restaurants, bars, hospitality businesses, and retail operations \u2014 with direct connections to the city, county, state, and federal resources at each step.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cFayetteville has a vibrant entrepreneurial community, and this project meets its energy with the kind of practical, on-the-ground support that helps more ideas actually make it to opening day,\u201d said Startup Junkie founder and managing director Jeff Amerine. \u201cWe\u2019re proud to partner with the City to make starting a business here as straightforward as it should be.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n The Fayetteville Business Starter Kit guides will be refined over the live webinar sessions and deployed this summer will be rolled out and made available through the City of Fayetteville\u2019s and Startup Junkie\u2019s websites.<\/span><\/p>\n To learn more about the Fayetteville Business Starter Kit and register to attend the upcoming webinars, visit the project page at: <\/span>https:\/\/www.fayetteville-ar.gov\/4527\/Fayetteville-Business-Starter-Kit<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n ###<\/span><\/p>\n Contact:<\/b><\/p>\n Harrison Kitson or Daniel Koonce<\/span><\/p>\n Startup Junkie<\/span><\/p>\n 479-310-6261<\/span><\/p>\n harrison@startupjunkie.org<\/span><\/p>\n daniel@startupjunkie.org<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Startup Junkie is excited to announce the upcoming launch of the Fayetteville Business Starter Kit, a new initiative built in partnership with the City of Fayetteville\u2019s Department of Economic Development to give residents, entrepreneurs, and small business owners a clearer path from idea to opening day. Delivered by Startup Junkie alongside the City\u2019s Department of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":5185,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" ARise is on a mission to empower tech ventures in Arkansas to scale up, create high-wage employment opportunities, and drive world-class technological innovation throughout the state. With a vision of becoming the driving force behind entrepreneurial economic growth in Arkansas, ARise aims to establish the state as a premier destination for tech companies worldwide to start and scale their businesses.<\/p>\r\n\r\n ARise offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to support startups and entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey:<\/p>\r\n\r\n ARise provides personalized consulting and coaching to guide tech ventures toward success, from concept validation to scaling strategies. Differentiating itself from other programs, ARise provides its startups with coaching on a continued basis and regular check-ins to ensure each venture has a customized plan to receive services and support.<\/p>\r\n\r\n ARise helps startups navigate the capital landscape, connecting them with funding opportunities and providing the support they need to secure investment. Whether a startup is looking for venture capital or non-dilutive government support, ARise assists innovators with securing the best funding for the current stage of their company. The program also offers investor recruitment and education to support startups within Arkansas.<\/p>\r\n\r\n ARise's network of SMEs and mentors offers invaluable guidance and support across industries, empowering entrepreneurs to overcome challenges and achieve their goals. This SME network provides a breadth of knowledge for new ventures, including the expertise of those who have grown their own companies and those who have proficiency in highly specialized fields like biotechnology, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and retail value chain management.<\/p>\r\n\r\n As a collaboration between Startup Junkie, Conductor, and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, ARise facilitates connections between startups and established companies to foster growth and expansion.<\/p>\r\n\r\n ARise strengthens the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Arkansas through a comprehensive digital resource library, targeted events, and collaborations with other entrepreneurial support organizations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n The ARise program is open to tech and tech-enabled ventures that are Arkansas-based and scalable. All services are offered at no charge to entrepreneurs across the state. To enroll in the program, visit\u00a0www.ARiseArkansas.org<\/a>\u00a0to (1) complete an onboarding application and (2) schedule an initial consultation with a program representative.<\/p>\r\n\r\n \u201cGrowing technology companies is critical for Arkansas\u2019 long-term economic success. The ARise program is a key element of our strategy for providing support and resources for tech ventures as they scale up in the Natural State.\u201d - Clint O\u2019Neal, Executive Director, Arkansas Economic Development Commission<\/p>\r\n \u201cLaunching a tech venture is a challenging endeavor \u2013 and entrepreneurs do not always have the resources they need to succeed. Through the ARise program, we aim to provide tech entrepreneurs with the resources and expertise they need to grow and scale their businesses. We are excited to collaborate with Startup Junkie Consulting on the management of the ARise program to help tech entrepreneurs create high-tech business growth in the Natural State.\u201d - Esperanza Massana Crane, Director, AEDC\u2019s Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development Division<\/p>\r\n \u201cARise reflects our vision and brand promise to help AEDC drive an increasingly bright future for Arkansas-based tech and tech-enabled ventures.\u00a0 We could not be more excited to be partnered with AEDC for this critical statewide program.\u201d\u00a0- Jeff Amerine, Co-Director at ARise & Founder and Managing Director at Startup Junkie Consulting<\/p>\r\n \u201cWe\u2019ve built the ARise program and services to fill gaps for tech and tech-enabled entrepreneurs looking to scale within our state and to open doors for those entrepreneurs within our state - we want entrepreneurs to have access to all our state has to offer including SMEs, industry partners, and other resources.\u201d - Grace Rains, Co-Director at ARise & Executive Director at Conductor<\/p>\r\n ARise - Arkansas Innovators, Startups, and Entrepreneurs is on a mission to empower tech ventures in Arkansas to scale up, create high-wage employment opportunities, and drive world-class technological innovation throughout the state. This is a collaborative initiative funded by the Arkansas Economic Development Organization and led by Startup Junkie. ARise is dedicated to empowering tech ventures in Arkansas through consulting and coaching, capital access, a subject matter expert network, industry connections, and ecosystem resources.<\/p>\r\n For media inquiries, please contact:<\/p>\r\n Kristopher Adams, ARise Program Manager<\/p>\r\n kris@arisearkansas.org<\/a><\/p>\r\n 479-402-0036<\/p>\r\n Tyler Hale, Communications Officer<\/p>\r\n tyler.hale@arkansasedc.com<\/a><\/p>\r\n 501-410-7883<\/p>\r\n For more information about ARise, visit\u00a0arisearkansas.org<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n Follow ARise on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a> for updates and announcements.<\/p>\r\n About Arkansas Economic Development Commission<\/p>\r\n At AEDC, we know economic advancement doesn\u2019t happen by accident. 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\r\nIntroducing ARise: Arkansas Innovators, Startups, and Entrepreneurs<\/h1>\r\nFayetteville, Conway, and Little Rock, Ark.- June 20, 2024 -<\/strong> Arkansas's tech entrepreneurs have a new ally in their journey towards success with the launch of ARise - Arkansas Innovators, Startups, and Entrepreneurs. A fresh and expanded iteration of the Arkansas Statewide Technology Commercialization program formerly known as Innovate Arkansas, ARise is an ambitious initiative funded by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission and led by Startup Junkie, aimed at propelling tech and tech-enabled companies in Arkansas to new heights of innovation and economic vitality.\r\n\r\n
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Advanced Subject Matter Expert (SME) Network<\/h4>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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