With businesses reopening across the state and economic reconstitution top of mind, businesses are getting another chance with Small Business Administration (SBA)’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and a final shot at securing a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan. The…
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Small businesses across Arkansas have been doing everything they can to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic. But some have found themselves at a crossroads when it comes to available federal resources, notably loans through the federal Paycheck Protection Program…
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Op-Ed: Providing Grants for Small Businesses in a Time of Need
by Liz Alspachby Liz AlspachAmerica’s business owners are some of our nation’s most precious resources. From Silicon Valley to the fusion food truck down the street, entrepreneurs know how to identify opportunities and adapt to survive – the exact skills our society needs to…
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AEDC Supports Minority and Women-Owned Businesses
by Julia Kramerby Julia Kramerby Julia Kramer Arkansas small businesses made their way to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s (AEDC) offices in Little Rock on March 21, 2018 for two free educational workshops. These workshops, hosted by the Minority and Women-Owned Businesses Division of…
April/May 2016 Issue A guide to Arkansas organizations offering programs, services and support to entrepreneurs and small businesses. rkansas is full of organizations and agencies dedicated to helping small businesses and startups succeed. These organizations offer education, mentorship, technical assistance,…