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There has never been a better time to expand your business, or to start a new one for that matter. And with the help of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, assistance for small and minority business has never been more accessible.

The Commission's Small and Minority Business Staff will help you plan to start or expand your business in Arkansas. Our team, which specializes in the development and growth of small and minority businesses, can provide technical assistance such as marketing plans, financing and product or service development. We will also recommend partners who can furnish other types of information your business needs.

We encourage business participation in public and private sector procurement opportunities and provide advice in bid information preparation, as well.

Click on the links to the left to learn more about the help you can receive from the Small and Minority Business Division, or call (501) 682-6105.