Economic Opportunity Summit

The City of Little Rock hosted the 2023 Economic OpportUNITY Summit & Expo at the Willie Hinton Neighborhood Resource Center and Substation in Little Rock’s 12th St. corridor August 15th & 16th, 2023. This event provided a powerful platform for meaningful dialogue aimed at fostering collaboration and mutual growth between policymakers, business leaders, and Little Rock talent.

The Summit featured interactive panels consisting of industry leaders, representatives from financial institutions, and local businesses. The discussions centered on the importance of expanding supplier networks, strategies for broad economic participation, and methods to promote sustainable economic growth.

Trends & Insights

Check out the 2023 Economic OpportUNITY Summit panel discussions below.

Small and Local Businesses that have Successfully Scaled

Expanding Supplier Networks with BNSF Railway

Successful Joint Venture Highlight: A Conversation with Dexter Doyne and Jake Nabholz

Community Development Resources to Support Small Business & Economic Development

ALICE and Broad Economic Development

CDFIs and Access to Capital for Small Businesses

Broadening Economic Participation