Angel Investors Help Startups Flourish
Posted: November 20, 2011 at 5:50 a.m.
Abby Kiefer of Red Clay, a recently established home decor boutique, prepares on Nov. 8 for an open house in the business’ 1966 Airstream trailer while it was parked at 617 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville. Red Clay features the work of local artists who have the opportunity to design ceramic or textile household items and, if they win an online contest, have those items sent out for production and sold nationwide.
Angel investors are sparking a business boom in Northwest Arkansas. Investors agree real estate sucked up most of the local investment dollars for more than a decade, but a new generation of business opportunities has emerged since that bubble burst.
Bill Stuckey with Ezspotr.com pitches his idea for a new smart phone application during the Gone in 60 Seconds event at Buck ...
At A Glance
Startup Sources
• Innovate Arkansas: A support network for technology-based enterprises in Arkansas. innovation.arkansasbusiness.com
• GENESIS Technology Incubator: A firm offering services to technology entrepreneurs who want to base their operations at the Arkansas Research and Technology Park in Fayetteville during the critical early stages of company development. uark.edu/ua/artp/facilities/genesis.html
• Northwest Arkansas Entrepreneurial Alliance: A networking group for startup enthusiasts and business professionals. nwaea.net/blog
• The Iceberg: A Fayetteville site providing work and meeting space for entrepreneurs. buildingicebergs.com
• Small Business & Technology Development Center: A university program providing training and marketing data for small companies. asbtdc.org
• Gravity Ventures: A network of angel investors providing seed money for local startups. gravityventures.com
• Natural State Angel Association: A new angel investor network modeled after the Mid-America Angels in Kansas City.
Source: Staff Report
Matt Bakke, left, and Collin Cannella vote Oct. 27 after hearing an elevator pitch using their smart phones during the Gone i...
Eric Diemer of Chaos HappenZ pitches his idea Oct. 27 during the Gone in 60 Seconds event at Buck Nekkid BBQ in Fayetteville....
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