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

Build Her 2026 is open to the entire community. While the stage will spotlight women founders and entrepreneurs, guests of all genders are welcome to attend, support, and celebrate the bold women shaping the future of business in Northwest Arkansas. Bring your friends, family, colleagues, and supporters to be part of an inspiring and high-energy evening.
On September 24, 2026, early-stage women entrepreneurs will take the stage to deliver powerful 60-second pitches. No slides. No props. No notes. Just clarity, confidence, and vision.
The event will feature a panel of accomplished local women leaders serving as judges, founders who have built, scaled, and led successful businesses across the region. Their insight, experience, and real-world perspective will help select the top founders of the evening.

• High-energy 60-second live pitches
• Prize awards for top founders
• A respected judging panel of women business leaders
• Meaningful networking with entrepreneurs and community supporters
• A room filled with ambition, encouragement, and opportunity

General Admission tickets are $15.
Founder Pitch Entry tickets are $45 and include the opportunity to pitch live, plus three complimentary event tickets.

Build Her is made possible through strong community partnerships. We are currently welcoming sponsors who believe in elevating women entrepreneurs and investing in local innovation.
Sponsorship opportunities range from $1,000 - $15,000, offering meaningful brand visibility, stage presence, networking integration, and direct contributions to the competition prize fund.
The full Sponsorship Package is attached to this event listing for review. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or learning more, we would love to connect.
Build Her is where bold ideas take the spotlight and where women build forward together.
Interested in Sponsoring Build Her? Email us at [email protected] or visit our Website for more information at www.buildherforward.com

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Host or Publisher Windy Elstermeier