Featuring African American Businesses Across Arkansas: Legacy and Startups

Featuring African American Businesses Across Arkansas: Legacy and Startups

Arkansas is known for its entrepreneurs. We often think of the well known ones such as Charles Murphy, Jr., Sam Walton, J.B. Hunt, William Dillard and others. But there are some very interesting stories of African American entrepreneurs in Arkansas. Join us for an hour Zoom to learn about entrepreneurs from the Delta to the Ozarks. Receive curricula, books, PD, and have fun. Resources will be provided for you to share these stories with your students.

How does GOT, Labryinth, and Lord of the Rings Connect with West Fork, Arkansas?

How does GOT, Labryinth, and Lord of the Rings Connect with West Fork, Arkansas?

How is West Fork, Arkansas connected with the Game of Thrones or Lord of the Rings? Can your students turn a hobby into a business? Read about this international company tucked away in the hills of the Ozarks that can inspire readers, encourage chemists, motivate artists, and serve as an passion entrepreneur success story. Share Shire Post Mint with your students.

Entrepreneurship Spotlight: Westrock Coffee

Entrepreneurship Spotlight: Westrock Coffee

Travel with the Bessie B. Moore Center for Economic Education and Economics Arkansas to breath taking Rwanda while sipping Westrock coffee and locally produced biscotti’s – from the comfort of your home!! Learn the founding story of Little Rock’s Westrock Coffee; the impact on Rwandan citizens; coffee production; and global supply chains. Teacher teams will develop marketing plans sharing their mission! Great way to end your summer PD with fun education. And teach your ever growing coffee consumers more about the commodity.