Economic Development

Arkansas’ Premier Business Assistance Program

The Arkansas Small Business Development Center (ASBDC)
is a University-based economic development program which provides assistance to entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout Arkansas via a statewide network of seven offices. As the state's premier business assistance program, the ASBDC is dedicated to helping small businesses achieve success and to promoting economic development throughout the state.

The University of Arkansas Sam M. Walton College of Business Small Business Development Center operates as a regional office of the ASBDC. Any for-profit small business located or intending to locate within our service area may receive assistance from the University of Arkansas SBDC. This center provides service to businesses in the following counties: Benton, Boone, Carroll, Madison, Marion, Newton, Searcy, and Washington.

Starting A Business
STARTING A BUSINESS
When starting a new business venture it's important to know your options,establish good business habits, and chart a course for where you want your business to go.
Growing Your Business
GROWING YOUR BUSINESS
You're living the American Dream - you own a small business! The SBDC can help with problems and projects that your business takes on.
Training
TRAINING
The SBDC seeks to address the needs of entrepreneurs by providing affordable, high quality seminars at convenient times and locations, as well as online training options.
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The UAF SBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration through a partnership
with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the University of Arkansas Sam M. Walton College of Business.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.