Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center
by March 23, 2026 8:00 am 213 views
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center began its operations on the Arkansas State University campus in 1983. It serves as a small business assistance organization.
Each year, the ASBTDC works with about 250 clients throughout Northeast Arkansas. It provides market data for clients that want to start a business or expand an existing one. It’s grant funded, meaning it can’t spend money on traditional advertising. It receives clients through referrals, often from the chambers of commerce throughout the region.
Throughout its 10-county coverage area, the organization offers classes to educate entrepreneurs and business owners in a number of topics. Those include taxes, funding, marketing, business ownership and others. Laura Miller serves as the organization’s director.