Rogers to host Startup Weekend Oct. 2 through Oct. 4

— Developers, startup enthusiasts, marketing gurus, graphic artists and legal minds are invited to the first Northwest Arkansas Startup Weekend on the University of Arkansas Global Campus in Rogers on Oct. 2-4.

The weekend is presented by Rockfish Interactive,a digital media company based in Rogers.

Startup Weekend is a 54-hour event held in cities worldwide to encourage and incubate business propositions and startup projects, a news release states. Typically held in cities such as Seattle, Startup Weekend fits in areas known for a critical mass of technologyinfrastructure, emerging talent and entrepreneurial spirit.

Throughout the weekend, attendees with diverse backgrounds and skill sets will pitch, tweak and solidify business propositions, often resulting in half a dozen viable projects that teams may pursue beyond the weekend.

Tickets, which cost $75,visit www.nwarkansas. startupweekend.org or call Beth Stephens at 619-3192.

are available at www.nwarkansas.startupweekend. org.

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