Sports Power Infrastructure Workforce + Supplier Day | January 27–28, 2027 | Wrightsville, Arkansas

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WRIGHTSVILLE, ARKANSAS — Sports Power Infrastructure™ will host its Workforce + Supplier Day on January 27–28, 2027, from 5:30–7:30 PM CT at the Wrightsville Connect Hub, located at 14515 AR-365, Little Rock, Arkansas.

The two-day event connects athletes, Athlete Business Enterprises (ABEs), employers, contractors, and infrastructure developers with career, procurement, and business opportunities across six priority industries: energy, manufacturing, technology, defense, logistics, and healthcare.

Under the theme “Connecting Athletes to Careers. Connecting Businesses to Contracts,” the event features exhibitor tables, industry presentations, and networking opportunities.

Athletes in the workforce, including teens and adults, can explore career pathways, apprenticeships, training, and employment opportunities. Athlete-owned businesses can connect with contractors, developers, and procurement partners to explore supplier opportunities and business growth.

Employers, contractors, infrastructure developers, and community organizations are encouraged to participate.

Attend. Exhibit. Sponsor.

About the Wrightsville Connect Hub

The Wrightsville Connect Hub is an approximately 9,000-square-foot community and economic development facility designed to support local businesses, entrepreneurship, essential services, and community investment.

The City of Wrightsville is currently seeking proposals from businesses, nonprofits, and service providers interested in occupying space within the facility, including organizations focused on healthcare, technology, education, food services, and community development.

The hub reflects the city's commitment to People. Progress. Prosperity.

Part of the Arkansas Athlete Workforce and Supplier Development Program

Workforce + Supplier Day concludes the City of Wrightsville's Sports Power Infrastructure Arkansas Athlete Workforce and Supplier Development Program, a 12-session initiative running December 9, 2026, through January 28, 2027.

Developed in partnership with Sports Power Infrastructure Arkansas, Tough Choices Foundation, and The SPIN Foundation, the program connects student-athletes in grades 6–12 with athletic assessments, leadership development, career readiness, industry exposure, and supplier opportunities.

The initiative also supports Athletes Make The Best™ Top 100 Arkansas, recognizing athletic excellence, education, leadership, workforce readiness, and entrepreneurship.

The January 27–28 events bring together students, residents, employers, and businesses to advance the program's mission:

Careers. Contracts. Community Benefits.

Hire Local. Buy Local. Invest Local.

Play The Game. Power Your Future.

Learn more: www.sportspowerinfrastructure.com