Working with the Northwest Arkansas Council, the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center regional office in Fayetteville is launching a Small Business Emergency Assistance Program.
Created in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the program will help businesses in the region access U.S. Small Business Administration and other federal, state, and local aid. Among the services offered at no charge:
- Assistance with loan applications.
- Financial reviews.
- One-on-one consulting.
- Market research.
- Educational outreach.
- Business planning.
- Liaison to government agencies and lending institutions.
To maintain social distancing, services will be provided virtually. Email BusHelp@uark.edu or call (479) 575-5148.
Affiliated with the University of Arkansas Office of Economic Development, the center assists businesses in eight counties. Mary Beth Brooks is the director.
For more information, see the Northwest Arkansas Council announcement.