Upcoming Events

Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center

Published Thursday, October 1, 2026 12:30 pm

Financial Management and Banking Services

In Person in Little Rock | Wednesday, Oct. 14 | 2-3 p.m.

Join ASBTDC and Arvest and find out how to use key financial tools to support your day-to-day operations and long-term growth.

Getting Tax Ready

Live Online | Tuesday, Oct. 27 | 1-2:30 p.m.

Get expert advice on how to prepare for tax season and ensure your business is compliant. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make tax time stress-free!

October Events

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Virtual

Oct. 7 - 2026 Mid-America Trade Summit

Oct. 22 - Funding Your Business

Oct. 27 - Empezar Un Negocio En Arkansas

Oct. 27 - Getting Tax Ready

Oct. 28 - Digital Marketing Playbook

Oct. 29 - Cyber Smart: Protecting Your Business in a Digital World

In-Person

Oct. 1, Cherokee Village - 20 Ideas For Small Business Saturday and the Holiday Season

Oct. 1, Helena - Local Market Overview

Oct. 6, Walnut Ridge - Starting a Business in Arkansas

Oct. 7, Russellville - Lunch and Learn: How Businesses Obtain and Use Credit

Oct. 13, Paragould - Building Your Business Plan

Oct. 14, Little Rock - Financial Management and Banking Services

Oct. 15, Russellville - Veteran-Owned Business Certifications and Resources for Government Contracting

Oct. 20, Van Buren - Navigating the Government Procurement Process

Oct. 20, Little Rock - Startup Crash Course

Oct. 27, Fayetteville - On Ramp to Innovation

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Amazon Web Services AI Pitch Competition

Oct. 15, Little Rock

Pitch your AI business concept for the chance to win up to $50,000 in services, or come and watch!

The competition is open to Arkansans who are aspiring entrepreneurs or current small business owners, across all industries. Your idea might solve an operational challenge, increase revenue, expand market reach, or create scalable efficiencies.

First prize is up to $50,000 in services from NClouds, funded by Amazon Web Services, to implement the winning idea.

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