For Lacey and Damon Redman, opening an indoor/outdoor sports training facility wasn't just a business decision—it was the culmination of a lifelong ... Read More
Aerial Surveying Business Ready to Take Off
The sky’s the limit for Chad Carpenter’s new aerial surveying company. Based in Cabot, the business can serve customers in a range of fields, ... 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
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
French Teacher Launches Language School Online with ASBTDC’s Help
Parlez-vous Français? From the time she was little, Bethany Meadows of Fort Smith knew she wanted to be a teacher. Meadows recently started ... Read More
Years of Effort Lead to Opening of Preschool
Vanessa Billinger opened Growing Kindness Learning Center in her hometown of Viola in January 2024. When she began working with the Arkansas ... Read More
Working Moms Launch Unique Children’s Resale Store
In October 2023, Candyce Gabucci and Sara Poole opened SophieMacs. Their store specializes in "pre-loved" children's clothing that makes style and ... Read More
Kicking It with Retro City Sneaker Boutique’s Lawrence Teasley
When you walk in the doors of Retro City Sneaker Boutique, it is unlike anything else in the El Dorado area. The store is a haven for sneakerheads and ... Read More
Crème Rises to the Top: Young Entrepreneur Creates Ice Cream Dream
Nicholas Mendoza’s Crème Ice Cream Company features hand-crafted, high-quality small batch ice creams, ices, infused ice creams, and non-dairy and ... Read More
New Nail Salon Is Rocking in Marion
Nail House Rock, a rock-n-roll-themed nail salon in downtown Marion, Ark., wants to give clients an experience that they cannot wait to share. “I ... Read More
Financial Strategies for Today’s Market: Coping with High Interest Rates
Interest rates are at their highest level since the early 2000s. Higher interest rates mean borrowers pay more. If you're seeking financing to ... Read More
Newlyweds’ New Restaurant Open in Warren
Just months after getting married, James and Anita Shaw Tenner started a restaurant. The Tenners own Madea’s Restaurant, which opened May 11, 2023, ... Read More