Arkansas Tech Representatives Attend EDGE Summit

ATU at Edge Summit Fall 2024
Photographed (from left-to-right): Dr. Loretta Cochran, Arkansas Tech University professor of management; Abby Hodges, ATU tourism student; Nick Vang, ATU business management student; Rose Gunther, ATU agriculture business student; Tracy Cole, dean of the ATU College of Business and Economic Development; Cass Capen-Housley, ATU instructor of management; Dr. Jay Post, ATU associate professor of recreation and park administration; Jessica Brock, ATU instructor of business administration; and Janet Wood, ATU director of research and sponsored programs.

Six Arkansas Tech University faculty and staff and three students from the ATU College of Business and Economic Development attended the 2024 Education to Develop and Grow Entrepreneurs (EDGE) Summit at the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub during the fall semester.

This annual event, sponsored by Arkansas Capital Corporation, brings college students, faculty and other professionals together to learn about entrepreneurship, promote community economic development and prepare for the Governor’s Cup collegiate business plan competition.

The summit featured ATU and the Arkansas River Valley during a panel presentation entitled “Collaborative Innovation: University and Community Driving Local Entrepreneurship.” The presentation showcased ways in which ATU representatives work with local entrepreneurs, businesses and support agencies.

Panelists included Tracy Cole, dean of the ATU College of Business and Economic Development; Cass Capen-Housley, ATU instructor of management; Chris Abington, co-Create Innovation Hub founder and owner; Danielle Housenick, Main Street Russellville executive director; and Janet Wood, ATU director of research and sponsored programs.

Learn more about the ATU College of Business and Economic Development at www.atu.edu/business.