Classes Offered in August to Assist Future Small Business Owners
JONESBORO – There are several opportunities for future small business owners in Aug. through the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) at Arkansas State University. Several sessions will have opportunities for future business owners to meet with an ASBTDC business consultant. The ASBTDC provides one-to-one confidential guidance to business owners and entrepreneurs. Primary areas of assistance include business planning, financial analysis, market research, loan packaging, growth and expansion marketing, and profitability.Scheduled sessions with ASBTDC consultants are:— Wednesday, Aug. 2, Landon Carmer of Clarity Summit Consulting will lead an online class, “How to Spot the Ideal Leader: Hiring the Right People for the Team.” This event will be available via zoom from 2-3 p.m. — Thursday, Aug. 3, Laura Miller, director of ASBTDC, will lead a class, “Marketing Your Small Business,” from 10 a.m.-noon. This class will be held at the A-State Delta Center for Economic Development, located at 319 University Loop. Counseling sessions will be offered from 1 until 3 p.m.
— Friday, Aug. 4, Miller will lead a class, “Marketing Your Small Business,” from 10 a.m. until noon. This event will be held in the Adult Education Building at Black River Technical College, which is located at 1410 Hwy 304 E. in Pocahontas. Counseling sessions will be offered from 1 until 3 p.m.— Tuesday, Aug. 8, Robert Bahn, business consultant at ASBTDC, will lead a class “Marketing Your Small Business,” from 10 a.m. until noon. This class will be held at the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce in Walnut Ridge, located at 109 SW Front St. Counseling sessions will be offered from 1 until 3 p.m.
— Wednesday, Aug. 9, Bahn will lead “Marketing Your Small Business,” from 10 a.m. until noon. This class will be held at the Osceloa/South Mississippi County Chamber of Commerce in Osceola, located at 116 N. Maple. Counseling sessions will be offered from 1 until 3 p.m.— Thursday, Aug. 10, Bahn will lead “Marketing Your Small Business,” from 10 a.m. until noon. This class will be held at the ASU Newport Sims-Talbot Adult Education Center, located at 212 S. Melton in Trumann. Counseling sessions will be offered from 1 until 3 p.m.
— Wednesday, Aug. 16, Miller will lead “Financing Your Small Business,” from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. This class will be held at the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce, located at 201 Hazel St. in Newport. Counseling sessions will be offered from 1 until 3 p.m.
The sessions are made possible by co-sponsorships from FNBC Bank, First Community Bank, NEA Intermodal Authority, East Arkansas Planning & Development District, Simmons Bank, First Security Bank and Regions Bank.
There is no charge for the training events or counseling sessions, but registration is required. Call 870-972-3517 to register.
