Small Business Development Center
Assisting Arkansas businesses has been the mission of the Arkansas Small
Business Development Center (ASBDC) since its inception in 1979. Part of a
national network of more than 1,000 small business development centers, the ASBDC serves the business community of Arkansas through a statewide network of
offices. The ASBDC provides training, consulting, and research services
and is the state's premier business assistance program.
The SAU SBDC operates as a regional office of the Arkansas Small Business
Development Center, a statewide network of seven regional offices located on
university campuses throughout the state. Any new venture or existing
business may receive assistance from the center.
We welcome you to our website. Please take a few minutes to tour the various
programs that the SBDC office has to offer. The SAU SBDC serves the
following counties: Calhoun, Columbia, Hempstead, Lafayette, Little River,
Miller, Nevada, Ouachita, and Union. Your e-mails, phone calls, and letters are
always welcome and appreciated. We look forward to getting to know you and
serving small businesses in our area!
Notable News:
Current Training Calendar [pdf]
Useful Links:
SBA Disclaimer
The SAU SBDC is funded in part through a cooperative
agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration through a partnership with
the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the Southern Arkansas University
College of Business.
Free and discounted fee policy
SAU ASBDC employees, SAU faculty, SAU staff, and SAU students may attend any
SAU ASBDC training event at no charge. All other discounts must be approved by
the SAU ASBDC Training Coordinator or the SAU SBDC Center Director.
Refund policy
Refunds are available up to 48 hours prior to the seminar. If the SAU ASBDC
cancels a seminar, all fees will be returned. Substitutes are welcome.
Inclement weather policy
Seminars will not be held if area public schools where seminars are being
held are closed due to inclement weather. Check your local television or radio
stations for school closings.
Accessibility/ Accommodations Notice
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact Felicia Bozeman at PO Box 9192 Magnolia, AR 71754-9192 or 870-235-4007 for additional information.
