Small Business Association - Navigator Grant Through the Community Navigator Pilot Program, The Small Business Administration (SBA) is engaging with states, local governments, SBA resource partners, and other organizations, including Arkansas Extension, in targeted outreach for small businesses in underserved communities. The SBA stands as a hub with spokes, including Extension, to connect to specific sectors of the entrepreneurial community to aid during economic recovery, including: financial assistance and access to capital contracting and procurement marketing, operations, business development, and exporting industry-specific training Brandon Mathews serves an eight county region in North Central Arkansas, and a seven county region is served by Kam Gomez. Learn More About the SBA Navigator Grant
Create Bridges Celebrating REtail, Accommodations, Tourism, and Entertainment by Building Rural Innovations and Developing Growth Economies was a pilot program to strengthen economies in rural Arkansas by building capacity in retail, tourism, accommodations, and entertainment sectors. We are not currently accepting applications for this program, but online resources developed through pilot project are available for use by any community/region. See how this program can benefit your small rural business!
Create Lift (Celebrating REtail, Accommodations, Tourism and Entertainment by Leading Innovation through WorkForce Training) is a workforce development certification focused on skills and information for those working in retail, entertainment, accommodations, and/or tourism sectors. Developed through CREATE BRIDGES, CREATE LIFT is a ten hour self-led program available in both English and Spanish. Lift Up Your Small Business
Arkansas APEX Accelerator Program Interested in selling your goods or services to the federal, state, or local government? Check out the Arkansas APEX Accelerator Program. APEX counselors help small businesses navigate the world of government contracting, from pre to post award. Services offered are free of charge! See What APEX Can Offer
Tax School - Advanced Tax Preparation Training These workshops are geared toward tax preparers and tax professionals as well as any others interested in advanced tax preparation training. See Upcoming Training Dates