Jonesboro’s SMART Reproduction has won a $274,996 research seed grant from the National Science Foundation on its first try. CEO Brittany ... Read More
New Team Ready to Lend a Hand with Startup Process
The ASBTDC Lead Center has assembled a team dedicated to ensuring startup entrepreneurs have the resources and expertise to launch a new venture. ... Read More
Unique Cafe Brings Games, Fun, and Food to Area
A new business is always a roll of the dice. With a unique concept, the owners of Caverns & Forests board game café in North Little Rock believe ... Read More
Harness the Power of Retail Spending Patterns
Imagine knowing how much local consumers spend on your particular industry – and exactly where within your local trade area these expenditures are ... Read More
Summer Accelerator Assists Arkansas Ag Entrepreneurs
A dozen small businesses from across Arkansas are participating in the summer 2024 Lab2Launch Accelerator program that prepares participants to ... Read More
New Series Presents Opportunities to Learn About Running a Business
A new series of small business workshops and consulting sessions kicks off in Searcy this month. The series is led by the Arkansas Small Business ... Read More
Make Your Dream Customer the Target of Your Marketing
For your marketing strategy to work, first determine your target market. A target market is a group of potential customers you want to sell ... Read More
Creating an Online Presence for Your Small Business: Where to Start
In today's world, having an online presence is essential for any business. Going online can help you reach more people, build trust, and connect with ... Read More
From Food Truck to Bistro: Path to Success Takes Perseverance
Starting in her home kitchen and growing into a successful bistro, Melissa Shipp’s business journey exemplifies passion and perseverance. For 15 ... Read More
3 New Members Join Advisory Board
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center is pleased to welcome three new members to its State Advisory Board. Joining the ... Read More
From Postal Carrier to Restaurateur: Local Man Revives Alma’s Beloved Pizza Parlor
A former Alma restaurant once known for its Italian buffet and family atmosphere is again bustling with food and laughter, thanks to a local postal ... Read More
Applications Open for Lab2Launch’s Summer Cohort
Could non-dilutive funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture help you develop a novel ag-tech solution? Offered by the Arkansas Small ... Read More