News: Department of Strategy, Entrepreneurship & Venture Innovation

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Alan Ellstrand Retirement Celebration Set for April 25

The U of A community is invited to celebrate Alan Ellstrand's distinguished 25-year career on Friday, April 25, from 3 to 5 p.m. in Willard J. Walker Hall 203 (Hembree Room) for an afternoon of celebratory toasts, collegiate camaraderie and heartfelt farewells.

04/21/2025 | By Meghan Perry

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GORP Helps Outdoor Startup Launch Product Line

After launching a company in 2023 to support the unique needs of women shooters, and with some assistance from U of A's Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program, she's launched her first product, a gun range backpack inspired by legendary sharpshooter Calamity Jane.

03/05/2025 | By Brandon Howard

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Discover RED: Growing Our Outdoor Economy

At the University of Arkansas, the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation works to grow that sector with the Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program, an incubator for new outdoor businesses.

01/14/2025 | By Todd Price

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New Program at U of A to Support Outdoor Recreation Entrepreneurs

A new program is being developed at the U of A that will train and support regional entrepreneurs focused on outdoor recreation-oriented hospitality, service and experience businesses, as well as outdoor industry product design and development start-ups.

09/08/2021