ARise’s program for Arkansas innovators, startups, and entrepreneurs, supported by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), assists tech and tech-enabled companies in reaching new levels of success.

Our program is designed to connect you with coaching, consulting, and resources across the Natural State to grow your venture. By bringing together experienced professionals, investors, and educational opportunities, ARise provides the support you need to overcome obstacles and achieve your business goals. 

The United States Small Business Administration is an independent agency of the United States government that provides support to entrepreneurs and small businesses.

This guide from the ASBTDC will show you how to start a new business in 6 steps.

We are your go-to resource for help starting or growing a business in Arkansas.

Our centers assist all types of for-profit businesses, from home-based to high-tech. Receive one-to-one confidential consulting and cutting-edge market research at no charge, or expand your expertise through our affordable educational events.

The Women’s Economic Mobility Hub (WEM Hub) is designed to support women entrepreneurs from underserved communities, with a priority in the Arkansas Delta region, by providing technical assistance along with additional resources, including $5,000 in unrestricted grant funds to help scale their businesses.

Hello Alice is a free online platform that helps businesses launch and grow. We guide owners through every step of their entrepreneurial journey by providing knowledge, funding, networks, and peer-to-peer connections with more than 1,000,000 small business owners.

The purpose of the USDA Rural Business Development Grant is to promote economic development and job creation projects through the awarding of grant funds to eligible entities.

ELP’s mission is to improve access and provide legal support for entrepreneurs while educating and empowering the next generation of Arkansas attorneys.

Our mission is to build an ecosystem that is rooted in equity and empowers Black entrepreneurs to start, grow, and scale their businesses.

Kiva expands financial access to help underserved communities thrive.

We help entrepreneurial dreamers become doers that build promising new companies.

At AEDC, we know economic advancement doesn't happen by accident. We work strategically with businesses and communities to create strong economic opportunities, making Arkansas the natural choice for success.

Arkansas Business Resource Hub - The Arkansas Business Resource Hub is a free, centralized, statewide listing of the organizations committed to helping entrepreneurs and small business owners access the many resources, programs, and funding opportunities available to them.

Phillips County Chamber of Commerce