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AI is only as helpful as the context you give it.

Join us for Stop Prompting, Start Briefing: Get Better Results from AI, a hands-on workshop designed to help business owners and entrepreneurs get more useful, relevant results from the AI tools they are already using.

You’ll learn the difference between prompting AI “cold” and briefing it with the right context about your business, goals, audience, and priorities. Then, you’ll build your own one-page AI brief and put it to work before you leave.

Bring your phone or laptop and join us in person at UCA’s College of Business, Room 311, or tune in virtually.

RSVP today, you won't want to miss this one! https://luma.com/77s0vwfb

Couldn’t make it to a workshop? You can still access the content.

We upload our workshop recordings to the Conductor Resource Library so entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community members can continue learning anytime, from anywhere.

Visit the Resource Library and catch up today! https://arconductor.org/resources/

Conductor client Sean Pessarra is crowdfunding another Kiva loan, and we’d love your help supporting his next step!

Sean is the founder of Mindful Farmer, a Conway-based company focused on making organic growing supplies more accessible, sustainable, and affordable for growers across the region. This loan will help him purchase commercial soil mixing and bagging equipment, increase production, create another full-time job, and expand access to regionally sourced organic potting soils made from local agricultural byproducts.

Kiva loans are crowdfunded by individual lenders, which means each contribution helps move the campaign closer to being fully funded. It’s a simple way for community members to directly support entrepreneurs as they access the capital they need to grow.

As a Kiva Trustee, Conductor is proud to help share Sean’s campaign and support local entrepreneurs as they take their next step.

Every lender helps build momentum and move his campaign forward. Support Sean’s Kiva loan today! https://www.kiva.org/lend/3250695

We’re officially kicking off the celebration of 10 years of Conductor!

For the last decade, Conductor has had the privilege of supporting entrepreneurs, innovators, and small business owners across Arkansas through resources, connections, programming, and community.

On November 17 from 5:00–7:00 PM, we’re bringing together founders, partners, friends, and supporters at the Arnold Innovation Center to celebrate this milestone and look ahead to what’s next.

The evening will include networking, refreshments, and a live pitch competition featuring entrepreneurs from our community where $10K in prizes will be awarded. Whether you’ve been part of Conductor’s story for years or are just getting connected, we’d love to celebrate with you.

RSVP today: https://luma.com/g1e28vp3

No matter where you are in Arkansas, you can still plug into Conductor programming.

Our workshops are offered virtually, making it easier for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community members across the state to learn, connect, and access no-cost resources from wherever they are.

Tune in from anywhere and join us for an upcoming workshop! https://arconductor.org/events/

Trivia Night at the AIC was a HIT! 🎉

Last night was such a fun one with our Conductor community! The AIC was packed with good food, friendly competition, lots of laughs, and some very serious trivia teams. We love any excuse to get everyone together and nights like this are always a good reminder of how special this community is!

Congratulations to our winning team, Walth-All Y’all, for taking home the win! 🏆

Thank you to everyone who came out, brought their team spirit, and helped make the night such a success. If you missed this one, trust us, you’ll want to be at the next AIC event.

No AI-generated graphics here. Handcrafted with Canva, caffeine, and questionable time management.

Startup Crawl is almost here, and downtown Fayetteville is getting ready to bring the beach vibes. 🌴

THIS Friday, September 25, our friends at Startup Ju**ie are turning the Fayetteville Square into a celebration of startups, small businesses, live music, local stops, founder demos, food trucks, and community connection.

General admission is free, so you can sign up, grab a wristband, explore the crawl, and soak in the full atmosphere. Want to enjoy Arkansas craft brews along the route? B**r tickets are also available for attendees 21+ and include a commemorative cup.

Part open house, part block party, and all celebration of NWA entrepreneurship.
Sign up/grab your ticket today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-crawl-2026-making-waves-tickets-1991789434817