America’s Seed Fund Road Tour

America’s Seed Fund Road Tour

Is your technology a fit for America’s Seed Fund? The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs award billions of dollars every year for innovative R & D by small companies. The 2024 Road Tour, hosted by...
Director Shares UA ASBTDC Services with Small Business Cohort

Director Shares UA ASBTDC Services with Small Business Cohort

Small businesses in downtown Springdale gathered to hear about the many resources the U of A offers businesses across the state. The Division of Economic Development, in collaboration with the Downtown Springdale Alliance, hosted a Small Business Cohort on Aug. 23 at...
National Science Foundation I-Corps Site Program – Summer 2023

National Science Foundation I-Corps Site Program – Summer 2023

Catherine Corley, ASBTDC business and innovation consultant, served as both mentor and teaching team instructor at the summer 2023 National Science Foundation I-Corps Site program at the University of Arkansas. The goal of the program is to open new avenues of...
Clients Benefit from US Patent and Trademark Office Visit

Clients Benefit from US Patent and Trademark Office Visit

Representatives from the United States Patent and Trademark Office recently visited the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at the University of Arkansas to meet with a client group of entrepreneurs and innovators served by the Center. Jacob...
All Signs Clear For Business Expansion

All Signs Clear For Business Expansion

For the small business owner, it is sometimes difficult to determine the right time to grow. UA ASBTDC client Mariana Alvarez did not want to see a window of opportunity close and took the steps necessary to expand Na’guara, her food truck business that offers...
Creating an Effective Logo: Part 2

Creating an Effective Logo: Part 2

A logo is much more than branding. It’s your business’s first impression and sets the tone in the mind of your customer.  It’s the face of your business, it represents everything about your company. It can be an overwhelming task to develop a logo for your business if...