Tornado Relief for Arkansas Small Business
Funding and resources are available for small business owners who were affected by the March 31, 2023 tornadoes.
Find ResourcesFunding and resources are available for small business owners who were affected by the March 31, 2023 tornadoes.
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Arkansas Business Navigator Project (ABN) is a multi-partner initiative of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) that seeks to assist businesses with access to capital, business development, contracting and procurement, marketing, operations and exporting, and help small businesses address and overcome some of the systemic challenges that face entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities.
Funded through the Community Navigator Pilot Program, part of the American Rescue Plan initiative, ABN is designed to reduce barriers that all small businesses, including those from underrepresented and underserved groups, often face in accessing critical support.
We are one of seven partner organizations (spokes) partnering with ASBTDC (hub) to provide the following services to small business owners and entrepreneurs.
How we can help:
Our focus is on supporting entrepreneurs from rural, minority, and other underserved communities across northcentral and southwest Arkansas Counties
We support the following regions and counties:
No! All resources, events, and consulting services are 100% free. All we require is your time, attention, and trust.
Sign up today to become a client and one of our Program Associates will reach out. Have questions before becoming a client? Email Brandon or Kam to get your questions answered.
Brandon L. Mathews, MPS
Program Associate - Economic Development
bmathews@uada.edu
501.671.2085
Counties Served
Fulton, Izard, Sharp, Baxter, Stone,
Randolph, Lawrence, and Independence
Kam Gomez
Program Associate - Economic Development
kgomez@uada.edu
501.671.2158
Counties Served
Little River, Howard, Sevier, Polk,
Pike, Miller, and Hempstead
Our friends at CREATE BRIDGES have created a series of videos to help you connect with customers on popular social media sites as well as the Arkansas' premier travel and tourism site.
Creating a 'Google My Business' Profile (7:37)
Managing 'Google My Business' on Desktop (10:56)
Managing 'Google My Business' on Mobile App (3:54)
Creating Your Facebook Business profile (9:45)
Managing Facebook Business profile (4:28)
Managing Facebook Business on Mobile App (4:00)
Claiming Your Tripadvisor profile (8:56)
Creating Your Tripadvisor Account (8:08)
Managing Your Tripadvisor on Mobile App (3:25)
Creating Your Yelp profile (7:43)
Claiming and Managing Your Yelp profile (9:24)
Managing Your Yelp profile on Mobile App (4:19)
Highlights from the Q & A include:
Arkansas Extranet Step-By-Step Demonstration by Suzanne and James Babb, 3Cs Regional Steering Committee Members and owners of Pepper Creek Properties (3:00 minutes)
Additional Resources
APEX Accelerator offers no-cost government contracting assistance to Arkansas businesses.
Arkansas' premier business assistance program, ASBTDC's YouTube videos helps small businesses succeed.