The Arkansas Starters Coalition, led by manager Alison Williams, is championing entrepreneurship as a civic priority in Arkansas. With the goal of lowering barriers to starting and growing new businesses in the state, the Coalition is working to convene entrepreneurs, identify barriers, propose policies to remove those barriers, and engage communities statewide.
One key issue facing entrepreneurs in Arkansas is the vague and cumbersome state and local regulations, as well as the lack of access to funding opportunities and high fees and taxes. Bentonville has set an example by eliminating mandatory business registration and renewal fees, demonstrating a commitment to supporting new businesses.
Policymakers are urged to prioritize removing barriers to entrepreneurship, engage with entrepreneurs to understand their challenges, and celebrate new businesses in their communities. By doing so, they can create an environment that values and encourages entrepreneurship statewide.
The potential for entrepreneurship in Arkansas is vast, and the Arkansas Starters Coalition is dedicated to maximizing it. Policymakers have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in fostering a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in the state.
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