Angela Hernandez Atelier students began her entrepreneurial journey by seeking guidance from the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at the U of A (ASBTDC,UA) Hernandez began by testing the idea of a sewing studio with the children of friends and had the opportunity to work important steps of opening a new business. After convinced of her idea's strong market appeal and potential customer interest, Hernandez took the leap and opened her dream studio in Bentonville.