What business was founded by a female who combined her love of art and fashion in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains near Heber Springs? She used nature’s gifts from The Natural State to build a global empire. She was Miss University of Arkansas in 1959.
Arkansas has a wealth of entrepreneurial thinkers. Most built businesses that had major economic impacts for the state and beyond, but many use their business acumen to make a difference for others around the globe. This post introduces a few of these stories and children’s books that can be used with your students to share their accomplishments.
Who in NWA has not visited Rick’s Bakery for a special occasion cake? They are a Fayetteville institution that has grown to fit consumer wants since 1980! Learn the successes and obstacles Rick experienced over his almost 40 years in business; how he trains his super friendly employees; the art of his business; and how he has changed his business model to meet changing demand. And you might like to know they are opening in Rogers in mid-October 2018.
Why is Tyson Foods World Headquarters located in Springdale, AR? How did they transition from a chicken production company to an international protein producer? This video shows the story as told by Archie Schaffer III who lived it along with two generations of Tysons.
Ready to use activity to teach your students about 20+ Arkansas entrepreneurs. The comment from adults and youth is always, “I didn’t know that was an Arkansas company!” Help your students develop pride in Arkansas entrepreneurs.
What better way to teach your kids that they can be entrepreneurs than by reading children’s books about real kid entrepreneurs? Especially if those books are written by a first generation student from Paragould, Arkansas who is an entrepreneur! Meet Erica Swallow and the entrepreneur kids!
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