Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center

06/09/2026

06/05/2026

Want to work with entrepreneurs and small businesses every day? 🚀Join our team! 🚀

ASBTDC has openings for business consultants at our Southern Arkansas University and Arkansas Tech University offices.

These are full-time positions focused on directly assisting clients with starting, managing, and growing their businesses.

Apply now!

SAU Small Business and Technology Development Center
Arkansas Tech University Small Business and Technology Development Center

05/28/2026

ASBTDC Business Consultants Ashley Murguia Topete and Rita Mitchell served as judges at last night's Pitch in the Rock event.

Showcasing a diverse group of entrepreneurs and innovative projects, the bilingual pitch competition featured graduates of City of Little Rock, AR - Government's BUILD Academy and Emprende.

Congrats to first place winner A.D. Webster of The Posed Petal and all the contestants who took the stage!

05/18/2026

Announcing the Patriot Pitch Competition 🎤🇺🇸

SBA is launching a national competition to highlight small businesses that represent the BEST of American innovation, with a $1 MILLON cash prize pool funded by Clover.

http://www.sba.gov/freedom250

05/14/2026

We loved bringing founders and lenders together at Lender Quick-Connect 2026.

The entrepreneurs got to share their plans with several lenders in one day, taking a big step toward finding a funder for their projects.

Were you there? Leave a comment about your experience!

05/12/2026

LAST CALL! Connect with local lenders easily and efficiently, without even walking into a bank!

In a single afternoon, come and meet one-on-one with up to seven lenders. We will pair you with appointments in a fast-paced "matchmaking" format.

Don't miss this chance to talk with potential funders about how to finance your new business, business purchase, ongoing operations, or expansion.

Some of the confirmed lenders participating:
Holly Mays, Arvest Bank
Percy Manson, Hope Credit Union
Brandon Hansberry, First Security Bank
Jorge Gonzalez, Southern Bancorp Community Partners
Cassandra Kidd, U.S. Bank

Sign up here TODAY: https://asbtdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/70372508

05/08/2026

Give these Arkansas entrepreneurs a hand! They completed our Fast Capital Smart Growth Accelerator. 👏💰📈

Chelsey Barton, CJ Barton Enterprises, Inc.
Akaia Blake, Enticing Bites
Serreta Boson, Sarge's Famous Pickles
Lisa Buckner, Mama's Homemade Pie Shop
Sonya Cole, EABY Advisory Partners
Darsh*ta Desai and Swati Modasiya, River Market Cafe & Gifts
Kizmet Johnson, Red Diamond Realty & Construction
Barrington Jones, WBHE Ltd. Co.
Quinyatta Mumford, Village Public Health
Dora Sharif, Econxept
Christina Smith, Econxept/Imaginative Hive
Zac Walthall, ZeeDubyah Creative
Laidee Wilkins and Kyle McConnell, My Digi Partners LLC

Not pictured:
Malaysia Jones, The$LaysiaWay Beauty
Marquita Bingham, Ray Visions Photography
Vivian Dumas-Phillips, Wah Gwaan Caribbean Grill
Theresa Lybrand, Autonomy Health Care Providers
Terrence Rogers, Redduke Properties

This intensive, four-session program for established businesses focused on financial management and preparing to seek capital investment.

05/06/2026

Congrats to all the winners and finalists honored at the Small Business Impact Awards luncheon today, including ASBTDC Consultant of the Year Ryan Cole!

Members of our team had a great time celebrating with colleagues from UA Little Rock and SBA Arkansas District Director Adriene Brown.

We are proud to be the presenting sponsor of this annual event hosted by the Little Rock Regional Chamber during National Small Business Week.

05/06/2026

Lender Quick-Connect is SEVEN days away, so here are seven reasons we are encouraging current and aspiring business owners to attend.

✅ Connect with multiple lenders who specialize in small business financing in one place
✅ Get acquainted with different types of lenders, including banks, CDFIs, credit unions, and microlenders
✅ Build your confidence navigating the funding landscape
✅ Maximize your time with up to seven appointments in one afternoon
✅ Get tips on how to pitch your financing needs
✅ Sit down with the experts to discuss your unique project
✅ Engage with ASBTDC business consultants, SBA representatives, and credit counseling services

Free to attend! Pre-register now so we can begin pairing you with lender appointments before they fill up.

01/22/2026

Fuel your company growth with Fast Capital!

We are looking for business owners ready to seek funds to add new products, equipment, locations, or people.

Become part of our spring cohort and learn from experts with a proven record of helping businesses get funded.

Request a spot today! Sessions start April 2.

Details here: https://asbtdc.org/smart-growth-fast-capital/