Build Her 2026: Arkansas's First All-Women Pitch Competition

Build Her 2026: Arkansas's First All-Women Pitch Competition
Pitch your business idea for a chance to win a $1,000 prize!

Join us for Build Her 2026, an inspiring, high-energy evening celebrating women entrepreneurs, early-stage founders, and the next generation of women-led businesses in Northwest Arkansas.

On September 22, women entrepreneurs will take the stage to deliver live 60-second business pitches in front of an accomplished panel of women business leaders and a supportive community of founders, mentors, sponsors, friends, family, and community members.

No slides. No props. No notes. Just 60 seconds to share an idea, tell a story, and take a meaningful step forward.

Build Her was created to make pitching more accessible to women at different stages of entrepreneurship. Whether you have an early-stage company, startup, product, service, side hustle, or business idea you're ready to share, Build Her provides an opportunity to gain visibility, build confidence, make meaningful connections, and compete for prize opportunities.

Everyone is welcome to attend. You don't have to be an entrepreneur to be part of Build Her. Friends, family members, colleagues, students, mentors, business leaders, teams, and community supporters are encouraged to join us and cheer on the women taking the stage.

EVENT DETAILS
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
NWACC – Shewmaker Center for Workforce Technologies
Walmart Auditorium
1000 SE Eagle Way, Bentonville, AR 72712

GENERAL ADMISSION: $15
Come experience an evening of pitches, networking, founder recognition, prizes, and community connection.

PITCH REGISTRATION: $45
Pitch Registration includes the opportunity to pitch live on stage plus 3 complimentary event tickets.

Interested in sponsoring Build Her? Sponsorship opportunities are also available for businesses and organizations that want to support women entrepreneurs and help strengthen the entrepreneurial community in Northwest Arkansas.

Ready to pitch, attend, sponsor, or learn more?
Visit BuildHerForward.com for registration and complete event information.