Right to Start, a nonprofit movement created to advance entrepreneurship in underserved communities, has launched an initiative in Northwest Arkansas. The Walton Family Foundation is funding the Northwest Arkansas initiative, which will collaborate locally with the Northwest Arkansas Council, the…
Kim Lane
After almost three years, Kim Lane has stepped down from her position at the Conductor and has departed the company. Lane has served as the CEO of the company since March 2018. Previously, she had served as the Conductor’s chief…
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The Conductor Adds Director of Operations, Rural Director to Team
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Conductor has announced two new additions to its leadership team. Grace Rains has joined the Conductor’s leadership team as its Director of Operations, while Tiffany Henry is the Conductor’s new Rural Director. As Director of Operations, Rains will be…
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The Conductor: Providing A Much-Needed Nudge To Arkansas Startups
by Tyler Haleby Tyler Haleby Tyler Hale | Photos By Jamison Mosley For many entrepreneurs, the first question they ask themselves after launching a startup is, “Now what?’” That’s where the Conductor‘s startup accelerator comes in. Through its 10X Growth Accelerator, the Conductor has…
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Kim Lane Serves as Delegate to Global Entrepreneurship Congress
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffOne Arkansas leader has been chosen to serve as a delegate to the 2019 Global Entrepreneurship Congress this month. Kim Lane, CEO of the Conductor, is serving as a U.S. delegate to the conference, which is being held April 14-18,…
The Conductor has been awarded funding that will enable it to increase its offerings in central Arkansas. The public-private company has received the Small Business Administration’s Regional Innovation Cluster contract. The Conductor is one of seven clusters throughout the country…
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The Conductor Heads to D.C. for Entrepreneurship Policy Workshops
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Conductor is heading to Washington, D.C. to participate in advocacy training workshops and educational meetings with policymakers at the Kauffman Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Advocacy Trip. The trip, which lasts from April 2-3, is sponsored by the Kauffman Foundation, and is…
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Conductor is Launching Third Cohort of 10X Growth Accelerator
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleThe Conductor is kicking off the third cohort of its 10X Growth Accelerator this spring. The accelerator, which is a partnership with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, Metova, the University of Central Arkansas and Conductor, is designed to help Arkansas…
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Women’s Foundation of Arkansas Adds Three New Board Directors
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThree new board members are joining the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas. The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas recently announced the addition of three new board members to the organization’s Board of Directors. The new directors include Katherine Berry, Yolanda Hughes and…
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The Conductor Plans to Grow Arkansas’ Business Ecosystem in 2019
by Sydne Turskyby Sydne TurskyThe Conductor plans to foster a positive entrepreneurial ecosystem in central Arkansas next year through extended services for business owners, new events and a continuation of their free offerings for entrepreneurs. The Conductor is a public-private partnership between Startup Junkie…