60×5 Business Accelerator

60×5 Business Accelerator
A business accelerator that helps minority entrepreneurs launch, strengthen, and expand their businesses through training, mentorship, and access to funding opportunities across Arkansas.

Empowering Entrepreneurs to Grow and Succeed

The 60x5 Business Accelerator is an empowerment program created to support Latino and minority entrepreneurs in Arkansas.
Through a combination of workshops, mentorship, and financial guidance, participants receive the tools needed to scale their businesses sustainably.

The program focuses on building long-term financial stability and strategic growth by offering expert-led sessions in business planning, marketing, legal compliance, and access to capital.
Participants also gain individualized mentorship, networking opportunities with local investors, and exposure to resources that help transform their business goals into action.

Our goal is to accelerate the development of 60 businesses in 5 years — creating stronger, more resilient communities through entrepreneurship and financial empowerment.

Program Highlights
  • Business training in marketing, finance, and leadership.

  • One-on-one mentorship from business experts.

  • Access to funding and local networking opportunities.

  • Graduation pitch event for selected participants.

  • 6-month accelerator cohort format.

60+

Businesses Accelerated

150+

Jobs Created

85%

Community Impact
60×5 Business Accelerator
Date: March - July
Location: Little Rock | Springdale
Language: Bilingual
Free (registration required)
60×5 Business Accelerator Registration
First Name *
Last Name *
Email *
Phone Number *
City / Town in Arkansas *
Do you currently own a business? *
How long has your business been operating? *
What type of business? *
Spanish Sessions
  • May 12, 2026 – Financial Foundations / Accounting & Business Fundamentals
  • May 19, 2026 – Smart Marketing for Business Growth / Marketing Strategies & Artificial Intelligence

English Sessions
  • May 14, 2026 – Financial Foundations / Accounting & Business Fundamentals
  • May 20, 2026 – Smart Marketing for Business Growth / Marketing Strategies & Artificial Intelligence

Networking Mixer & Graduation
  • June 2, 2026 – Mexican Consulate, Little Rock

Which language track would you like to register for? *
To participate in the Entrepreneur Resources Raffle, I understand that I must complete both sessions in one language track (English or Spanish) and attend the Networking Mixer & Graduation on June 2, 2026.
*
Entrepreneur Resources Raffle prizes include:
  • 250 business cards
  • $100 Amazon gift card
  • 1-year Canva subscription
  • Professional headshot session
Do you plan to attend the Networking Mixer & Graduation on June 2, 2026? *
How did you hear about this program? *
Please specify

Sponsorship Levels

Small Biz Ally

$ 2.000

  • Logo on flyers
  • Social media recognition
  • Logo on graduation certificates
  • Invitation to graduation ceremony
  • Linked logo on Avanza Arkansas website
  • Note: Sponsorship is managed separately for Little Rock and Springdale.