A cafe is Josh and Kelly Word’s new way to feed people. “I have always known how to cook. I come from a long line of fantastic home cooks on both ... Read More
New UAPB Office Opens with Henry at the Helm
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has selected UAPB grad Angelisa Henry to head its new regional office of the Arkansas Small Business and ... Read More
4 States Collaborate on SBIR/STTR Proposal Lab NSF Accelerator; Spots Available for Arkansas Companies
Arkansas is part of the new Four-State FAST Collaborative formed to help small companies compete for National Science Foundation seed funding for ... Read More
Martinez Eager to Assist Clients in Spanish or English
Tania Martinez is ASBTDC's new bilingual business consultant. She has a master's degree in business analytics and prior experience in banking, the ... Read More
Things to Know About Tech Commercialization in Arkansas
SBIR/STTR’s Role in Tech Commercialization Commercialization is the process of transitioning technology from the research lab to the public ... Read More
After Marines, Couple Embraces Business Ownership
Matthew and April Fedrick of Ward own and operate Ape’s Housekeeping and Cleaning Services, LLC. The couple met in 2011 in Kabul, Afghanistan, ... Read More
A Growing Business: The Nurserie Puts Down Roots in LR
Rob Galloway owns The Nurserie in Little Rock. The Nurserie is a garden center, aquaponics farm, local foods market, and homebrew shop. Galloway ... Read More
In Growth Mode, Definitive Formulations Finds ASBTDC Expertise Valuable
Angela McGhee had a good problem – a growing business. McGhee contacted the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center for help ... Read More
New Little Rock Businesses Part of Nationwide Surge in Entrepreneurship
Startup activity has surged since the coronavirus pandemic, as people decide to leap into entrepreneurship. Wendy Orvis, startup specialist for ... Read More
ASBTDC Introduces Online Training to Keep Small Businesses Cyber Safe
New "Cyber Safe" training from the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center equips businesses to recognize and thwart cyber ... Read More
Center’s Specialty Services Add Pop to Balloon Business
Dalnita Morrison’s balloon and yard card business is all about bringing joy to others. Thanks to a new website with easy online ordering and fresh ... Read More
Orvis Honored as 2021 State Star by America’s SBDC
Wendy Orvis of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center was recognized Aug. 18 as a 2021 State Star by America’s SBDC. The ... Read More