Local entrepreneurs to share stories at Startup Small Talk event downtown
Anyone considering starting a business can hear first-hand about the life of a small business owner at Startup Small Talk, a free event on May 7 at 6 p.m. at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Downtown, 333 President Clinton Ave.听罢丑别 and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock College of Business are presenting the session in conjunction with National Small Business Week.聽Prospective and current small business owners are invited to bring business cards and network before local entrepreneurs Jesse Steelman of and Matcha Norwood of share their inspiring startup stories. Their TED-style talks will offer advice for aspiring business owners, including how to find success through failure.Spec Ops opened in September at Little Rock鈥檚 Shackleford Crossings Shopping Center. Gamers can play the most popular聽computer and video games聽in comfort, enjoy the fun and competition of playing with friends, and meet other gamers in a safe setting.Also based in Little Rock, Cinnalightful is a wholesale gourmet bakery that makes scratch-made desserts and pastries for restaurants, coffee shops, and corporate clients.聽Startup Small Talk is offered free of charge thanks to a Portable Assistance grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration. While there is no cost to attend, pre-registration is required. Register online at or call (501) 683-7095.Based at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock, the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center assists entrepreneurs at every stage of business development and growth. Core services include no-cost consulting and market research. Learn more at .
