ASBTDC helps small business clients get $90 million in capital funding in 2018

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC), based at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, continues to be an economic driver for the state. ASBTDC helped clients secure more than $90 million in capital funding and create 891 jobs in 2018.  Continue reading “ASBTDC helps small business clients get $90 million in capital funding in 2018”

ASBTDC plans week of activities to encourage entrepreneurship

Anyone at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock interested in exploring entrepreneurship can turn to the on-campus experts at the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center. Continue reading “ASBTDC plans week of activities to encourage entrepreneurship”

Laura Fine, ASBTDC state director, congratulates 2018 State Star Whitney Horton (left).

ASBTDC business consultant honored as State Star

Whitney Horton of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center was recognized as a 2018 State Star at the 38th Annual America’s SBDC Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., Sept. 4-7.  Continue reading “ASBTDC business consultant honored as State Star”

Get Started with the Arkansas Governor’s Cup

The Arkansas Governor’s Cup Collegiate Business Plan Competition brings an opportunity for teams of college students to win a grand prize of $25,000 while exploring their flare for entrepreneurship.  Continue reading “Get Started with the Arkansas Governor’s Cup”

ASBTDC to offer free business start-up workshops

This fall, aspiring central Arkansas entrepreneurs can take advantage of free business startup workshops presented by the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center in partnership with the City of Little Rock. Continue reading “ASBTDC to offer free business start-up workshops”

Free workshop will teach restaurants how to incorporate local ingredients in their menu

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center, based at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, is offering community members a free workshop to learn how to add locally sourced ingredients to the menus of businesses in the food industry.  Continue reading “Free workshop will teach restaurants how to incorporate local ingredients in their menu”

University of Arkansas at Little Rock employees and students ride the Tour de Rock to raise money for CARTI in honor of Steve McClellan's brother, Bruce.

UA Little Rock Cycling Club members ride Tour de Rock in honor of vice chancellor’s brother

Steve McClellan, vice chancellor for finance and administration at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, wanted to do something to support his brother.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock Cycling Club members ride Tour de Rock in honor of vice chancellor’s brother”