Lift the Rock connects local economic development resources to entrepreneurs.
Lift the Rock connects local economic development resources to entrepreneurs and inspires business professionals by sharing the stories of Arkansas entrepreneurs and small business owners – all over lunch! Whether you are an entrepreneur, business leader, investor, or just an interested community member, come connect and learn from our featured speakers about topics important to you.
Are you interested in sharing your story and being a part of someone else’s success story? We’d love to have you!
It is our honor to have Andy Kumar as our guest speaker for Lift the Rock! Mr. Kumar is the owner of over 20 brick and mortar operations ranging from general stores, gas stations and liquor stores. Mr. Kumar also serves on the board of the Arkansas Association of Asian Businesses.
If you're struggling to find and attract A-Players to your business, you're not alone. Traditional hiring practices have a mis-hire rate of 75%, which means you're not choosing the best candidates for your team. A-Players are rare and highly sought after, but they can be 900 - 1200% more productive than "warm body" team members. So, how do you attract A-Players to your business and become an Employer of Choice? Read More
Now in its inaugural year, Woman Achieve is a mentorship program in which up-and-coming women entrepreneurs are paired with seasoned women professionals who mentor them for 12 months. While mentees can be any woman professional or entrepreneur seeking growth, the mentors are women who already successfully run their own businesses or hold high positions in fields like education, law, business, and politics, among others. Read More
Recent events in the financial services industry serve as a necessary and unpleasant learning opportunity for all of us, especially in the entrepreneurial support space. Read More
