The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at Arkansas State University will be offering on-site counseling for small businesses in several counties for October. Aspiring entrepreneurs and existing small businesses will have the opportunity to meet with an ASBTDC business consultant. The ASBTDC provides one-to-one confidential guidance to business owners and entrepreneurs. Primary areas of assistance include business planning, financial analysis, market research, loan packaging, growth and expansion, marketing, and profitability.
Sessions will be held as follows:
October 20th – Batesville Chamber of Commerce (409 Vine St., Batesville, AR 72501) – Counseling 10am-2pm (Laura Miller, Center Director)
October 20th – Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce (109 SW Front St., Walnut Ridge, AR 72476) – Marketing Your Small Business workshop 10am-12pm; Counseling 1pm – 3pm (Robert Bahn, Business Consultant)
October 25th – Spring River Innovation Hub (7 East Cherokee Village Mall, Cherokee Village, AR 72529) – Counseling 10am-2pm (Laura Miller, Center Director)
October 27th – Randolph County Chamber of Commerce (107 E. Everett St., Pocahontas, AR 72455) –Counseling 10am-2pm (Laura Miller, Center Director)
The sessions are made possible by co-sponsorships from FNBC, First Community Bank, NEA Intermodal Authority, East Arkansas Planning and Development District, First Security Bank, and Simmons Bank.
There is no charge for the training event or counseling sessions, but registration is required. Call 870.972.3517 to register.
