The challenges of the 21st-century startup economy require us to develop, retain, and attract Arkansas’s greatest asset—talent. That goal demands a collaborative community approach: exposing everyone to creative possibilities and offering them access to information, resources and instruction. It also demands we look for and engage that talent everywhere—not just in Central Little Rock, but all over the Arkansas region.
At our North Little Rock facility, we have created an open environment full of tools, technology, equipment, and support. Through formal and informal programs, we provide makers of all ages, interests, and skill levels with apprenticeship opportunities. Through classes in carpentry, welding, graphic design, laser cutting, and more, our visitors gain valuable job training, preparing them to navigate the challenges of the modern workforce.
Our mobile makerspace, the Innovation Hub on Wheels, takes that learning on the road, tapping the potential of Arkansas’ underserved communities. The result? An acceleration of innovation that spurs employment, job creation, and economic and community growth, lifting up Arkansas and the surrounding region.
