Rock It! Lab 5th Anniversary
Saturday, July 25
12:00pm - 3:00pm
For five years, the Rock It! Lab has been supporting startups, inspiring innovation, and building businesses. Join us at the River Shop to shop small, meet local entrepreneurs, and celebrate the milestone.
Discover the River Shop — where local talent meets opportunity!
Located on the first floor of the Rock It! Lab, the River Shop is a vibrant co-retail space that highlights the work of emerging entrepreneurs, offering a curated selection of creative goods, artisan products, and unique merchandise.
More than just a retail space, the River Shop also serves as a Proof of Concept program, where business owners receive hands-on training in marketing, product distribution, and exceptional customer service — equipping them with the tools to grow and thrive.
AGE GROUP: | Teens ages 12-19 | Families | All ages | Adults | Adult (40+) | Adult (25-40) | Adult (18-24) |
EVENT TYPE: | Society & Culture | Small Business & Entrepreneurship | Fun & Play | Food & Drink | Arts/Crafts |
Rock It! Lab
HOURS REFLECTED ARE FOR ROCK IT! LAB MEMBERS
The Rock It! Lab (RIL) is a place where under-resourced entrepreneurs are given the tools, guidance, and training necessary to start, grow, and scale their businesses. A partnership of the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) and Advancing Black Entrepreneurship (ABE), the Rock It! Lab provides resources and services, including technical assistance, mentorship, marketing and promotion, networking opportunities, business education, one-on-one instruction, and more to assist entrepreneurs in creating successful businesses.