Arcphor recognizes that before entrepreneurship can thrive in any area, it must be centered around a community. Arcphor has discovered the “magic” recipe that is needed to build a community of entrepreneurs. It all starts by bringing likeminded people together and enabling a “give before you get” mentality that is entrepreneurial lead.
ARCPHOR
Building Entrepreneurial Communities and Growing Entrepreneurs
ARCPHOR FOR COMMUNITIES
Adding substance to gain consumer confidence
If your community needs an entrepreneurial boost or you don’t know how to get started, look no further than Arcphor. We have build multiple communities that have created hundreds of businesses, raised millions of dollars in capital and created jobs that people are passionate about performing.
ARCPHOR FOR STARTUPS
Injecting excitement to attract the next generation
Arcphor has worked with hundreds of early stage startups and aspiring entrepreneurs along coastal Virginia and the east coast. As a result, it gave them substance and maturity they need to compete against established business. The coolest and newest businesses must showcase a positive first impression that gains confidence in their respective field.
For early-stage startups; we apply best practices and structure to what is normally an “un-polished” approach to disrupt the status quo. As a result, a proven method that establishes a solid entrepreneurial foundation and the maturity of a unified presence that creates customer confidence to generate business validation, traction and sales.
A sample of our clients
SERVICES
What we can do for you
Delivering everything your business needs to attract business and generate revenue.
Whether you’re just starting your business or if you’ve been in business for decades, you must be able to move at the speed of business. Don’t know what you need but you know you need to do something? We’ll help you with that too. We stay at the forefront of technology and ahead of the trends so you can focus on what you do best.
Tim Ryan, Executive Director at StartWheel.org
Arcphor President Tim Ryan is the Executive Director at StartWheel.org. StartWheel.org is an online virtual resource that works to centralize and mobilize the entrepreneurial efforts in the Hampton Roads regional community. Tim Ryan has led StartWheel.org since September 2019.
Tim Ryan, Program Director at Start Peninsula
Tim Ryan has led Start Peninsula since 2012. Start Peninsula is an organization dedicated to helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses by providing mentorship, networking and funding opportunities. In this role, Tim has helped 100+ entrepreneurs and startup companies and Start Peninsula alumni have gone on to raise $17+ million in capital funding.
Tim Ryan, Employer Advisory Board of The Cohen Career Center
Arcphor President Tim Ryan is on the Employer Advisory Board of the William & Mary Cohen Career. The board consists of industry professionals with demonstrated competencies in leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, strategic decision making and organizational skills/resource management.
Tim Ryan on Episode 1 of The VeteranCrowd Spotlight
Tim Ryan calls himself a “Champion of entrepreneurship across Hampton Roads.” But before he became the Founder and President of Arcphor, Tim Ryan served our nation in the US Air Force. In this episode, Tim discusses his experience serving our country and his journey to Founding Arcphor.
Tim Ryan on Episode 57 of Tage Talks Business
Tim Ryan was featured on episode 57 of Tage Talks Business. In this episode, Tim discusses his career within the entrepreneurial community, the consolidation of all things entrepreneur within the 757, collaboration and future opportunities.
Tim Ryan, Co-Host of The Fervent Four Show by StartWheel.org
Tim Ryan is the co-host of The Fervent Four Show. The Fervent Four is a weekly show dedicated to sharing insights into growing a world class business no matter the climate. The Fervent Four Show started in March 2020 and has 50+ episodes and counting.
PORTFOLIO
Showcase of some of our work
Our clients include the following:
- StartWheel
- William & Mary
- Dorm Storage Plus
- Iron Bound Gym
- Jame City County
- City of Hampton
- City of Williamsburg
- York County
- Ace Peninsula Hardware
- Fidelis Consulting
- Cycling Virginia
- Port Warwick
- Launchpad
- Miller Entrepreneurship Center
- Boehly Center
- Start Peninsula
- Hatch Norfolk
- 1000Four
LEADERSHIP
Experience that’s dedicated to your success
Tim Ryan
President
About Tim
Tim has more than 20 years of experience in Business Development, Marketing, Startups, Entrepreneurism and Information Technology. Tim works with two primary focuses. First is working with early stage startups and small businesses to help them start, grow and succeed, Secondly, to energize larger and more established business by helping think and operate in a more youthful and nimble manner. Tim currently serves as the Executive Director StartWheel, an organization that consolidates and coordinates the entrepreneurial efforts across Hampton Roads, Virginia. Tim also served as the director of the Greater Williamsburg Business Incubator, most commonly known as the “Launchpad” and is a past President of the Rotary Club of Newport News.
Tim has an MBA from the College of William and Mary and his undergraduate degree in Computer Information Systems from St. Leo University. Tim is also a certified Project Management Professional.
Tim moved to Virginia in 2001 when he was stationed at Langley Air Force Base. Tim is an avid runner and has competed multiple marathons.
Connor Swain
Senior Consultant
About Connor
Connor is a student at the University of Virginia who is studying Information Technology and Management, with tracks in Data Analytics and Entrepreneurship. Connor grew up in Williamsburg, and interned for a summer at Arcphor as the IT intern. After a great experience, Connor now works part-time to help with building the entrepreneurial community across Hampton Roads, Virginia. Connor is passionate about turning data into action, and has experience in financial modeling as well as e-commerce consulting. Connor loves to play and watch basketball, and is active in his church community group.
Gavin Andersen
Consultant
About Gavin
Gavin is a recent graduate from The College of William and Mary where he studied Finance and Applied Mathematics. Gavin joined the Arcphor team as a consultant in January 2021. Gavin is a champion for entrepreneurship and started his own lawn service company, The Lawn Barbers, at sixteen years old. Most recently, Gavin spent the 2019 academic year as a Campus Fellow for Ethos, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit aimed at increasing financial literacy among college students. Gavin is originally from Arlington, VA and is a Boston sports fanatic. In his free time, Gavin enjoys to cook and spend time outdoors.
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From communities that would like to grow an entrepreneurial community to an aspiring entrepreneur looking to launch or grow your business, we can work with you in achieving a successful tomorrow. Contact us today to get started.