EVENTS, WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS
April, 2013
SBIR/STTR Introductory Workshop
Thursday, April 4th
1 - 3 pm
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville
Free
Organizer: SBTDC
Tel: 479-575-5148
Contact: Martha Londagin
March, 2013
How To Market and Arkansas Business in China
Rita Wu
Tuesday, March 5th
5 - 7 pm
University of Arkansas
Cost: $30
Organizer: SBTDC
Tel: 479-575-5148
Contact: Martha Londagin
Running Lean: Lean Canvas Start-Up
Jeff Amerine
Thursday, March 7th
11 am - 1 pm
Fayetteville Public Library
Fayetteville
$30
Organizer: SBTDC
Tel: 479-575-5148
Contact: Martha Londagin
Intro and Intermediate QuickBooks
Friday, March 8th
8:30 am - 12 noon
1 pm - 4:30 pm
University of Arkansas, Reynolds Center
Fayetteville
$65/$120 for both
Organizer: SBTDC
Tel: 479-575-5148
Contact: Martha Londagin
How To Get A Government Contract for Your Small Business
David Jerome, APAC Director
Monday, March 11th
5 - 7 pm
Fayetteville Public Library
Fayetteville
Free
Organizer: SBTDC
Tel: 479-575-5148
Contact: Martha Londagin
Bankruptcy Issues for a Business When a Customer or Client Files
Attorney and US Trustee Jill Jacoway
Thursday, March 14th
11 am - 2 pm
University of Arkansas, Reynolds Center
Fayetteville
$40
Organizer: SBTDC
Tel: 479-575-5148
Contact: Martha Londagin
Small Business Startup Summit
Thursday, March 28th
9 - 11 am Starting a Business
11 am - 1 pm How to Write a Business Plan
1 - 3 pm Business Financing Options
Rogers/Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
Rogers
$90 ($45 for Rogers Chamber members)
Organizer: SBTDC & Rogers/Lowell Chamber
Tel: 479-575-5148
Contact: Martha Londagin
February, 2013
Social Media Workshop with modthink
Thursday, February 28
11 am - 1:30 pm
Community Christian Fellowship Building
Siloam Springs
$40 (Free for Main Street members)
Organizer: SBTDC and Main Street Siloam Springs, Inc.
Tel: 479-575-5148
Contact: Martha Londagin
Brand. Grow. Thrive
Thursday, February 28
4:30 - 7:30 pm
Iceberg Co-Working Space
Fayetteville
Organizer: SBTDC and Iceberg
Tel: 479-575-5148
Contact: Martha Londagin
ONLINE RESOURCES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
American Management Association -- Provides information, seminars and e-learning courses on business management topics.
Arkansas World Trade Center -- Provides international trade services to companies that are interested or already are in global commerce.
Business Gateway -- This link is managed by the Small Business Administration in partnership with 21 other federal agencies. This partnership is a Presidential E-government initiative that provides a single access point to government serviceds and information that can assist businesses with their operations.
Export.gov -- Brings together resources from across the US government to assist American businesses in planning their international sales strategies and succeed in today's global marketplace.
Government Benefits -- Provides improved, personalized access to government assistance programs.
Govloans.gov -- GovLoans.gov is the gateway to government loan information and can help direct individuals to the loan information that best meets their needs.
National Association for the Self-Employed -- Offers resources to assist self-employed individuals and micro-businesses.
Small Business Administration -- The US Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy in the nation. This website contains resources to help small businesses learn about programs designed to assist their business, as well as loan opportunities.
SCORE --The SCORE organization provides free and confidential small business advice for entrepreneurs. This website contains business tools and resources such as help in creating business plans and get one-on-one advice from retired entrepreneurs.
Veterans' Business Outreach Center -- Provides business training, counseling, technical assistance, and mentoring to Veterans, Reservists, National Guards, and Active Duty business owners and start-up candidates in the Southeast Region of the US. This website serves as a clearinghouse of business and technical assistance for those interested in starting or growing a business.
Veteran Business -- Provides up-to-the-minute information from federal government on Service-Disabled and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.
OTHER ONLINE RESOURCES:
www.accessfayetteville.com is the official website for the City of Fayetteville. Visit the site to learn why Fayetteville is the preferred location for families and businesses to relocate.
www.arkansas.gov is the official website for the State of Arkansas. Learn more about Arkansas here.
GreenZine Northwest Arkansas is a quarterly online magazine and go-to web resource for all things green and sustainable concerning the northwest Arkansas region.
US Census Bureau provides state, county, and city quickfacts.
www.arkansas.com, www.tourarkansas.com and www.ozarkmtns.com provide information to travelers visiting Fayetteville and our state, Arkansas.
www.nwabuilders.com is the Northwest Arkansas Home Builders Association website. Visit the site to find builders and remodelers.
www.arkansasaerospace.com is the Arkansas Aerospace Alliance site with information on the aerospace industry and training in the State of Arkansas.