Local entrepreneurs to share stories at Startup Small Talk event downtown

Anyone considering starting a business can hear first-hand about the life of a small business owner at Startup Small Talk, a free event on May 7 at 6 p.m. at UA Little Rock Downtown, 333 President Clinton Ave. Continue reading “Local entrepreneurs to share stories at Startup Small Talk event downtown”

SBIR Road Tour

National Small Business Innovation Road Tour Coming to Little Rock to Promote $2.5B in Early-Stage Funding

The 2018 national SBIR Road Tour will stop in Little Rock April 18. Organized by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the 18-state tour is an opportunity for Arkansas entrepreneurs with next-generation ideas to connect with the largest source of early-stage funding, the Small Business Innovation Research program.  Continue reading “National Small Business Innovation Road Tour Coming to Little Rock to Promote $2.5B in Early-Stage Funding”

accelHERate

New ‘accelHERate’ event offer startup advice for women

Women who are looking to start their own technology-based companies can hear from fellow women excelling in research, innovation and business at “accelHERate,” a free forum presented by the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center. Continue reading “New ‘accelHERate’ event offer startup advice for women”

Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center

$100,000 grant to help food and beverage start-up businesses

From restaurants and coffee shops to breweries and bakeries, the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center is looking to boost food and beverage businesses in four central Arkansas counties this year. Continue reading “$100,000 grant to help food and beverage start-up businesses”

Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center

State Small Business Center offering programs for Arkansans interested in starting businesses

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center, based at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, will offer a free webinar to help potential business owners know if they are ready to own a business.  Continue reading “State Small Business Center offering programs for Arkansans interested in starting businesses”

ASBTDC's "Doing Business with NASA" workshop will be held Thursday, July 20, at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Small businesses can learn how to do business with NASA at ASBTDC workshop

Arkansas small businesses can explore opportunities to do business with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration at the “Doing Business with NASA” workshop Thursday, July 20, at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.  Continue reading “Small businesses can learn how to do business with NASA at ASBTDC workshop”