Despite their steady jobs, Tim and Tameka Turner kept thinking about starting a business. “It has always been our dream to start our own business,” ... Read More
Partners Prepare to Open 2nd Poké Restaurant in 7 Months
Sonny Nguyen’s first poké restaurant has been open only six months, but he and his business partner are already adding a second Little Rock ... Read More
ATU Center Helps 1st-Time Business Owner with Purchase of Gift Shop
Sydney Halford is the new owner of Gifts on Parkway. Having a strong desire to own a business, Halford decided to purchase the Russellville store ... Read More
After Governor’s Cup, Student Startup Has Eyes on Bigger Prize
Nick Lester and Noah Asher are putting their prize-winning business plan into action. Their company, Spiritum Solutions, won the undergraduate ... Read More
Market Research Helps Arnold Select Location for New Business
Market research from the Henderson State University ASBTDC helped Jay Arnold choose a location for his new liquor store, Local Wine & ... Read More
Couple ‘Pawsitive’ Hounds Lounge Will Be a Hit in NLR
Mandy Marshall and Justin Harris view their dogs Hemingway and London as family. They created Hounds Lounge Pet Resort and Spa with their own canines ... Read More
Local Resources Support Growth of Monticello Business
Lee Forrest looked to the ASBTDC at the University of Arkansas at Monticello when he started his business in 2015, then turned to the center again ... Read More
Jonesboro Couple Gives Fro Yo a Go
When a local frozen yogurt shop was for sale, Brett and Selena Barber of Jonesboro saw an opportunity. They were confident that their marketing and ... Read More
Experience on Alaska Pipeline Leads to Mobile Welding Business
Lamar native Robi Schreckhise opened Welderbeast Mobile Welding and Repair in February. The business name reflects his time spent working on the ... Read More
ASBTDC Helps Will’s Cinnamon Shop Roll in the Dough
The product at Will's Cinnamon Shop still tastes homemade, but the formerly home-based bakers now run a thriving Hot Springs business. Will and Katie ... Read More
Professor Becomes Small Business Owner, Adds Contracts with UAM Center’s Help
Dr. Valandra Oliver (pictured) is a full-time associate professor at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. She loves her career, but an ... Read More
Long-Time Employee, Wife Purchase Tile Business
Brenda and Richard Carter launched B & R Tile, LLC in Texarkana Nov. 1. The couple purchased and renamed Richard’s former employer, Shurtleff ... Read More