Kellie Wall, the CEO and president of the Maumelle Area Chamber of Commerce, has been selected to represent Maumelle in the inaugural cohort of 75Strong, a statewide program designed to empower local leaders to build stronger entrepreneurial ecosystems, support small businesses, and drive economic growth.
Led by Conductor and Startup Junkie, and funded by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), 75Strong equips participants with the tools, training, and resources needed to address the unique challenges facing entrepreneurs and small businesses in Arkansas. Conductor, based in Conway, is a public-private partnership dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs, innovators, and small businesses in Arkansas through education, programming, and consulting - all at no-cost. The program is funded by AEDC, the state agency responsible for creating economic opportunities and supporting workforce development throughout Arkansas.
“Honored to join the 75Strong program and work alongside amazing leaders from all corners of Arkansas,” Wall, above, said. “Over the next two years, I’ll gain hands-on training, earn my Entrepreneurial Development Professional (EDP) certification, and develop plans to grow small businesses and create jobs in the Maumelle area. Can’t wait to see the positive changes this program will bring to our community!”
As part of 75Strong, Wall will engage in a two-year entrepreneurial development program and earn the Entrepreneurial Development Professional (EDP) certification from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). This nationally recognized credential equips participants with the tools to develop strategic plans tailored to their communities, foster economic growth, and provide direct support to small businesses and startups.
Through this program, Wall will also help recruit businesses in Maumelle to participate in a statewide business-building curriculum and collaborate with local stakeholders to implement initiatives that foster job creation and economic resilience. These efforts aim to strengthen Maumelle's entrepreneurial ecosystem while driving long-term growth and innovation.
For more information about the 75Strong program, visit 75strongarkansas.com.
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Maumelle’s Wall selected for statewide program
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Kellie Wall, the CEO and president of the Maumelle Area Chamber of Commerce, has been selected to represent Maumelle in the inaugural cohort of 75Strong, a statewide program designed to empower local leaders to build stronger entrepreneurial ecosystems, support small businesses, and drive economic growth.
Led by Conductor and Startup Junkie, and funded by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), 75Strong equips participants with the tools, training, and resources needed to address the unique challenges facing entrepreneurs and small businesses in Arkansas. Conductor, based in Conway, is a public-private partnership dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs, innovators, and small businesses in Arkansas through education, programming, and consulting - all at no-cost. The program is funded by AEDC, the state agency responsible for creating economic opportunities and supporting workforce development throughout Arkansas.
“Honored to join the 75Strong program and work alongside amazing leaders from all corners of Arkansas,” Wall, above, said. “Over the next two years, I’ll gain hands-on training, earn my Entrepreneurial Development Professional (EDP) certification, and develop plans to grow small businesses and create jobs in the Maumelle area. Can’t wait to see the positive changes this program will bring to our community!”
As part of 75Strong, Wall will engage in a two-year entrepreneurial development program and earn the Entrepreneurial Development Professional (EDP) certification from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). This nationally recognized credential equips participants with the tools to develop strategic plans tailored to their communities, foster economic growth, and provide direct support to small businesses and startups.
Through this program, Wall will also help recruit businesses in Maumelle to participate in a statewide business-building curriculum and collaborate with local stakeholders to implement initiatives that foster job creation and economic resilience. These efforts aim to strengthen Maumelle's entrepreneurial ecosystem while driving long-term growth and innovation.
For more information about the 75Strong program, visit 75strongarkansas.com.