https://arconductor.proximity.app/events/rss Events at my space. 2026-11-17T23:00:00+00:00 https://arconductor.proximity.app/20421

A great conversation doesn’t always lead to a great hire. Too often, interviews rely on chemistry, intuition, and loosely defined ideas about whether someone “feels like a fit.” ​In this practical one-hour workshop, participants will learn how to bring more structure and useful evidence into the interview process. We’ll explore the two distinct questions every interview should answer: Does this person align with how our organization works, and are they prepared to succeed in this particular role? ​Participants will learn how to: * ​Define what success in a role looks like before interviewing candidates * ​Turn organizational values into behavioral interview questions * ​Ask follow-up questions that get beyond rehearsed answers * ​Distinguish genuine values alignment from simple personal chemistry * ​Use a lightweight scorecard to make more consistent hiring decisions ​The session will include hands-on workshopping, so participants will leave with questions and tools they can use in their next interview. ​Ideal for business owners, people managers, team leaders, and anyone involved in hiring.]]>

2026-09-15T17:00:00+00:00 https://arconductor.proximity.app/20211

Get connected to the Conductor community at our next Trivia Night! Enjoy free drinks, apps, and some friendly trivia competition. The winner will receive a $50 gift card to the small business of their choice! ​RSVP you and your team today, we can't wait to see you there! This event is open to the public, so bring friends!
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2026-09-23T22:00:00+00:00 https://arconductor.proximity.app/20304

QuickBooks can give you a much clearer picture of how your business is actually performing, if you know what to look for. ​In this practical workshop, we’ll cover **job costing** and how to determine whether you are truly making money on a specific job or project, not just across the business as a whole. We’ll also talk through **accounts receivable cleanliness**, including how to keep your AR aging current, spot invoices that are quietly going stale, and avoid cash flow surprises. ​Finally, we’ll break down **balance sheet basics** and the key numbers business owners should review each month, including cash position, AR versus AP, and trends over time. ​You’ll leave with a better understanding of how to use QuickBooks to stay on top of your finances and make more informed business decisions.]]>

2026-09-24T17:00:00+00:00 https://arconductor.proximity.app/20305

Do you catch yourself putting marketing on the back burner until you are scrambling to post something at the last minute? Modern Marketing for Small Businesses is a practical workshop designed to help business owners create stronger content, build an engaged audience, and develop a marketing process they can actually maintain. ​Led by Conductor Marketing and Communications Manager Kate Loughridge, the workshop will break down the strategies and processes she uses to plan, create, and manage content with intention. You’ll learn how to plan ahead, organize your ideas, and avoid rushed, low-quality content that does not support your business goals. ​We’ll also cover which metrics are worth tracking, how to use performance data to adjust your strategy, and the tools that can make planning, creating, scheduling, and managing content smoother and more efficient. You’ll leave with practical ideas and a repeatable process for marketing your business more consistently and effectively.]]>

2026-10-13T17:00:00+00:00 https://arconductor.proximity.app/20326

Getting better results from AI is not always about writing better prompts. Often, it is about giving AI the right context from the start. ​In this hands-on workshop, you’ll see the difference between using AI “cold” and using AI that has been properly briefed on your business, goals, audience, and priorities. Then, you’ll build your own **one-page AI brief** and put it to work in the AI tool of your choice before you leave. ​You’ll also see an advanced example of how AI can support ongoing business operations, streamline weekly work, and help business owners manage more without adding more hours to their schedule. ​Come ready with your phone or laptop and leave with a practical tool you can start using immediately to get more relevant, useful results from AI. Tune in virtually or join us on campus at UCA's College of Business, room 311!]]>

2026-10-14T17:00:00+00:00 https://arconductor.proximity.app/20306

In this practical workshop, we’ll cover how to **estimate your tax bill before it becomes a surprise**, determine what you should be setting aside, and use the final months of the year to prepare for tax season. We’ll also break down commonly missed deductions, including mileage, home office expenses, and everyday business costs, plus how better record keeping can help you capture deductions you have already earned. ​Finally, we’ll look beyond taxes and dig into what your business is actually making. You’ll learn a straightforward way to calculate your **effective hourly rate** and better understand what it would take to hire, grow, and remain profitable. ​You’ll leave with practical steps you can take before December 31 to finish the year with greater clarity and start the next one better prepared. Join us in person at the AIC or virtually through zoom!]]>

2026-10-28T17:00:00+00:00 https://arconductor.proximity.app/20307

Every business has a starting point. For Zee Barfoot, CPA, that meant turning his industry experience into a firm built to give clients proactive, year-round guidance instead of support limited to tax season. ​Join us for **Startup Story: Blueprint Tax Advisors**, where Zee will share how he got started, what inspired him to build the firm, and the decisions, challenges, and lessons that shaped the business along the way. Today, Blueprint Tax Advisors serves individuals, families, and businesses through tax preparation, strategic planning, bookkeeping, and growth advisory services. ​Whether you are considering starting a business or currently building one, Zee’s story will offer practical insight and encouragement for the journey. Lunch will be provided!]]>

2026-11-03T18:00:00+00:00 https://arconductor.proximity.app/20310

Join us as we celebrate the launch of the **10th cohort of the 10X Growth Accelerator** and welcome the newest group of Arkansas companies into the program. ​Meet the founders and leadership teams participating in this milestone cohort, connect with entrepreneurs and business leaders from across the state, and help us celebrate a decade of growth and impact through 10X. ​Whether you're a founder, supporter, partner, or simply curious about the program, we'd love to have you join us. ​**Light refreshments provided.**]]>

2026-11-10T22:30:00+00:00 https://arconductor.proximity.app/20308

The Strategic Growth Intensive is a full-day, hands-on session designed to help you step away from the day-to-day demands of running your business and focus on where you are going next. ​Led by Startup Junkie Managing Director of Operations Grace Rains, the session will guide you through clarifying your priorities, identifying meaningful goals, building accountability, and creating a tailored growth plan your team can put into action. You will leave with a clearer direction, practical next steps, and a stronger foundation for strategic execution. ​We’ll bring lunch. You bring a teammate, your biggest ideas, and a willingness to work on the future of your business. RSVP today!]]>

2026-11-12T16:00:00+00:00 https://arconductor.proximity.app/20309

Join us as we celebrate **10 years of Conductor** and a decade of supporting entrepreneurs, innovators, and small business owners across Arkansas. ​On **November 17 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Arnold Innovation Center**, we’re bringing together founders, partners, friends, and supporters from across the Conductor community to reflect on what we’ve built together and look ahead to what’s next. Our mission to equip and connect Arkansas entrepreneurs continues to grow, and we’re excited to celebrate this milestone with the people who have been part of the journey. ​The evening will feature **networking, refreshments, and a live pitch competition** showcasing entrepreneurs from our community. Founders interested in taking the stage will have the opportunity to **apply to pitch for a chance to win a prize**, while attendees can cheer them on and get a firsthand look at some of the ideas and businesses being built right here in Arkansas. ​Whether you’ve worked with Conductor for years or are just getting to know our community, we’d love for you to celebrate with us. ​**This event is free and open to the public.**]]>

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