Paragould, AR – Contributed – The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at Arkansas State University will host a free in-person workshop, “Funding Your Business,” on Tuesday, Aug. 11 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Generating Innovative Network, 208 N. Pruett St. in Paragould.
The workshop is designed for startup and existing business owners who need funding to launch, expand, or strengthen operations. Participants will learn how to separate fact from fiction when it comes to business funding, including the realities of small business grants, how business lending works, and what financing options may be available.
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Topics will include business loan and guaranty programs, including SBA loans; microloans, grants, and other financing options; and common funding challenges and barriers, along with practical ways to overcome them.
Robert Bahn, A-State ASBTDC Business Consultant, will lead the session. The workshop is offered at no cost, but pre-registration is required by Aug. 10 at 5 p.m. To register, call 870-972-3517, or sign up at this link.
“Access to capital is one of the most important issues facing small business owners,” said Robert Bahn, A-State ASBTDC Business Consultant. “This session will help entrepreneurs better understand their options, prepare for lender conversations, and make informed decisions about financing their business.”
This in-person event is available at no cost thanks to ASBTDC mission co-sponsors First Community Bank, FNBC Bank, East Arkansas Planning & Development District, First Security Bank, Simmons Bank, and Northeast Arkansas Regional Intermodal Authority. Special thanks to the Paragould GIN.
The A-State ASBTDC is supported by the Neil Griffin College of Business and the Office of the Provost.
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at Arkansas State University 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 A-State Neil Griffin College of Business. ASBTDC programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.
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