The Spring River Innovation Hub will host a free event for small business owners in Sharp, Fulton and Izard Counties.
The hub, along with the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) at Arkansas State University, will host “Fishing for Talent: Recruiting and Retention” seminar in Cherokee Village, Thursday, July 8, at the Spring River Innovation Hub, 7 East Cherokee Village Mall. The seminar will run from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Business consultant Glenda Caton will teach the seminar and will discuss best practices for recruiting and retaining employees for small businesses.
The program is offered free of charge, but pre-registration is required. Seating is limited. To register, visit http://asbtdc.org/asbtdc-events/ or call 870-972-3517. The event is co-sponsored by NEA Intermodal Authority, FNBC, First Community Bank, First Security Bank, Simmons Bank, and The Solutions Group.
In addition to professional development, the innovation hub is excited to resume Women’s Networking on Monday, July 12 from 5:30-7:30 pm. Women in all stages of their career are invited to a night of networking, professional development and fun. Tickets are $10.00 and include appetizers. Advanced registration is requested by completing the online registration form or visiting the Spring River Innovation Hub Facebook page.
For more information about the events, visit the website: innovatespringriver.org or the Spring River Innovation Hub’s Facebook Page.
