The Arcade District was established in 2022 by visionary Bobby Campbell. The Arcade District is a thriving innovation hub in Columbia, Missouri, right in the heart of the Midwest.
Dedicated to fostering collaboration and innovation, we actively support emerging businesses by securing financial capital and providing guidance on marketing strategies. Our environment is crafted to nurture creativity. Situated in a walkable area, our locale boasts a retro-style arcade, distillery, vinyl record store, and two restaurants. This carefully curated mix creates an inspiring backdrop, ideal for entrepreneurial endeavors. Additionally, the Arcade District annually hosts musical events in our Sentinel Park venue, further enriching the creative atmosphere. At the Arcade District, we believe in not only providing resources but also fostering an atmosphere where creativity flourishes, setting the stage for the next wave of innovative ventures.
An innovation district is a strategically located area that serves as a crossroad for innovation, creativity, and collaboration among businesses, start-ups, and entrepreneurs. We provide a supportive environment for the development of new ideas, technologies, and ventures. Our purpose is to drive economic growth and transformation by bringing together diverse business and institutions.
Bobby Campbell, born in Albany, Missouri, later moved to Columbia, Missouri, for higher education at the University of Missouri. He earned degrees in Political Science and Creative Writing before entering the field of digital advertising.
In 2003, he co-founded Division-D, a company focused on aiding national advertisers in digital marketing. Division-D achieved remarkable success, making the Inc. 5000 list eight times and expanding to eight offices in the United States.
In 2012, Bobby started AdKarma, specializing in short-form content production and video advertising management. AdKarma earned the #31 spot on the Inc. 500 list in 2014 and 2015 before being acquired by blinkx in 2015.
Apart from entrepreneurship, Bobby is a prolific columnist, contributing insights to Forbes, Entrepreneur.com, Business Insider, and Venture Beat. He established Tasty Productions and later Good Wizard Productions, producing 17 films, including "Blood to Dust" with Kit Harrington.
More recently, Bobby has ventured into digital advertising again with VoterX, focusing on online political and advocacy advertising. He has also invested in venture funds in Columbia, contributing to the growth of local startups and establishing the tech-oriented innovation district, the Arcade District.
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