The Venture Center, in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration's Arkansas District Office and with support from the Walton Family Foundation and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), is accepting applications for its second annual Veteran-Owned

🎯 Whatever your business goals are for 2025, SBA resource partners across America can help you succeed! 🔎 Find business assistance near you: sba.gov/local-assistan… #NewYearNewBusiness

Winter storms can disrupt business, but preparation is key! SBA is committed to business preparedness, recovery, and resilience. Use our Business Resilience Guide to: ✔️ Create a continuity plan. ✔️ Protect your team and customers. ✔️ Stay informed! ❄️🧤🧣

Kick off 2025 with a mentor who is as invested in your business dreams as you are! January is National Mentoring Month. Connect with a #SCOREMentor. Whether you are starting or scaling your business, a SCORE mentor's expert advice can help you achieve your goals. #ARDO

Hiring Our Heroes is awarding five veteran- and military spouse-owned small businesses with a one-time $10,000 grant! The deadline to apply is February 15. To learn more about the grant, eligibility, or to apply visit: hiringourheroes.org/small-business…. Hiring Our Heroes’ Small Business

Empowering Small Business Owners in Northwest Arkansas with Celia Bell. For more information and to register, visit score.org/northwestarkan…

Learn about the power of Artificial Intelligence and Geofencing with Rebecca Melançon. For more information and to register, visit score.org/northwestarkan…. SCORE Mentors #SBA #ARDO #SCORE

📢 SALINE COUNTY For homeowners, renters, non-profits, and businesses affected by severe storms and flooding which occurred April 2-22, 2025, SBA Customer Service Representatives are on hand at the Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Benton to answer any questions and assist with

📢 CRAIGHEAD, CRITTENDEN, OUACHITA COUNTIES State Survivor Assistance Locations are available today, June 5th through Saturday, June 7th, if you were affected by severe weather March 14-15 or April 2-22, 2025. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer questions

📢WOODRUFF COUNTY, AR Check out this event in Augusta next week! Introduction to HUBZone Program Hosted by the Woodruff County Economic Development Commission July 31, noon-1 p.m. CT IN PERSON | Call 870-201-0221 for more Information & to register

📢CROSS, HEMPSTEAD, LAWRENCE, and LITTLE RIVER COUNTIES An Administrative disaster has been declared for 🌪️severe storms, tornadoes and flooding 🌪️during April 2, 2025 through April 22, 2025. Applications for disaster loans may be submitted online using the MySBA Loan Portal

SBA is accepting nominations for the 2026 National #SmallBusinessWeek Awards, which celebrate the incredible impact that small businesses have on communities and our nation’s economy. Nominate a local, pro-America small business: sba.gov/nsbw

Do you know an inspiring, America-loving small business owner who’s making a difference in your community? Nominate them for the 2026 #SmallBusinessWeek Awards! Learn how: sba.gov/nsbw

‘Tis the season for nominations! SBA is now accepting nominations for National Small Business Week 2026, including for Small Business Person of the Year. Learn how to submit nominations for your favorite small business: sba.gov/nsbw #SmallBusinessWeek

Will you be a #SmallBusinessWeek award winner next year and get to celebrate your small business on the national stage? There's only one way to find out! Submit nominations by December 8 at 7am ET. Learn more: sba.gov/nsbw

Reminder: National #SmallBusinessWeek Award nominations are due! All nominations must be submitted electronically by Monday, December 8 at 7am ET. Get the details: sba.gov/nsbw

LAST CALL: National #SmallBusinessWeek Award nominations are due MONDAY, December 8. All nominations must be submitted electronically by 7am ET. Learn more: sba.gov/nsb