Harding University Waldron Center for Entrepreneurship & Family Business

Spring Market Recap 🌸🌷

As we wrap up the semester, we wanted to take a moment to look back and celebrate one of our favorite events, the Spring Market!

It was incredible to see our community come together to support local vendors, student entrepreneurs, and small businesses. From creative products and vibrant booths to meaningful conversations and new connections, the Spring Market truly reflected the energy and spirit of this semester.

Thank you to everyone who helped organize, volunteered, participated, and stopped by to support. Moments like these remind us how special our campus community is.

✨ What a great day for one of our Waldron Center student teams! 🥇🏆

Yesterday, the Roo Pouch team represented Harding University at the Arkansas Governor’s Cup Collegiate Business Plan Competition and achieved an outstanding victory, winning 1st Place in the 2026 Undergraduate High Growth/Technology Division and 1st place in the Elevator Pitch Award!

Congratulations to Roo Pouch team members:
• Amelia Slater
• Ashley Daughety
• Gabe Ferrell
• Adria Stirrup

We want to say thank you to everyone who showed up to the event and to those who encouraged, supported, and affirmed this team throughout their journey.

As the Waldron Center, we are incredibly proud of what they accomplished and the way they represented Harding!

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SPRING MARKET IS COMING!!!🌹🌸🌺🌷

Join us for a day full of local vendors, handmade goods, delicious treats, and community! 🌿🎶

🗓 Saturday, April 11th, 2026
⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM
📍 HU Front Lawn

Bring your friends, support local businesses, and enjoy the spring! 🌷☀️

Vendor sign up here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvK1lsVYJMzaggh9bL-Fbh2yYs1hf3bisXL-UoUcXP3_6uaQ/viewform

We had an incredible time at our Lunch & Learn🏆🥳

A big thank you to Jeff Smith, creator of Trout Magnet 🎣, for sharing his journey of innovation, entrepreneurship, and turning an idea into a successful brand. Hearing firsthand about the challenges, risks, and strategic decisions behind building a product was both inspiring and practical for our students.

Thank you to everyone who joined us — and stay tuned for our next Lunch & Learn!

Join us this Wednesday, February 11, for our first Lunch & Learn of Spring Semester! Our speaker will be Jeff Smith, CEO and owner of Leland’s Lures.

Only 30 seats available! Please register to save your spot. See you there!

Registration link in bio.

Getting prepped for the Waldron Center Christmas Market! Come see us this Friday from 11-4 in the Hammon Student Center☺️

Bison Shark Tank 2025 Winners 🎉

The Waldron Center hosted another incredible Bison Shark Tank — and our student entrepreneurs showed up in a big way.

🏆1st Place — LaceUp: Networking platform for athletes.

Hudson Vaughn & Logan Lacey

🥈2nd Place — SERA: Emergency alert jewelry line

Lexi Howell & Lora Bensinger

🥉3rd Place — ROO Pouch: Redesigned and optimized ostomy pouch.

Adria Stirrup, Amelia Slater, Ashley Daughety, & Gabe Ferrell

🌟MVP Winner — LaceUp: Recognized for best presentation.

Hudson Vaughn & Logan Lacey

🌟People’s Choice — LaceUp: Voted crowd favorite.

Hudson Vaughn & Logan Lacey

Congratulations to all our competitors for their hard work, passion, and entrepreneurial spirit!

Bring your holiday magic and sell your crafts, gifts, or treats! Sign up to join our festive lineup here: campsite.bio/waldroncenter

What an incredible night at Cone Chapel!🦬🦈

Our students took the stage for Bison Shark Tank 2025, pitching their innovative business ideas and showcasing their amazing skills. 💡



We’re so proud of everyone who presented, supported, and helped make this event a success! 🙌