Arkansas State University’s Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center will provide on-site consulting services to small businesses in several northeastern Arkansas counties in late October.
Aspiring entrepreneurs and existing small businesses will have the opportunity to meet with an ASBTDC business advisor.
ASBTDC provides one-on-one confidential mentoring for business owners and entrepreneurs. Key areas of assistance include business planning, financial analysis, market research, loan packaging, growth and expansion, marketing and profitability.
FNBC, First Community Bank, NEA Intermodal Authority, East Arkansas Planning and Development District, First Security Bank and Simmons Bank co-sponsored these sessions.
There is no fee for training events or consulting sessions, but registration is required. Registration can be done by calling (870) 972-3517.
Center Director Laura Miller will lead a seminar at the Batesville Chamber of Commerce in October. 20. On the same day, business consultant Robert Bahn will be hosting a “Marketing Your Small Business” seminar at the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce in Walnut Ridge.
Miller will chair an advisory meeting in October. On the 25th at the Spring River Innovation Center in Cherokee Village, followed by another conference in October. 27 Randolph County Chamber of Commerce in Pocahontas.