Locations and Contact
Serving the River Valley with locations in Fort Smith and Van Buren, the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at UAFS supports entrepreneurs in Sebastian, Crawford, Scott, and Polk counties. Whether you’re starting a business, planning an expansion, or looking for guidance on next steps, our team is here to help.
Fort Smith Office
UAFS Center for Economic Development
Located inside the UAFS Center for Economic Development, in the Bakery District, our Fort Smith office provides access to one-on-one consulting, workshops, market research support, and a wide range of business development resources.
- 479-424-5146
- Email: Ty.BarrettFREEuafs
- 70 South 7th Street, Suite DFort Smith, Arkansas 72901
Visitor parking is available onsite and on-street at the Bakery District.
Van Buren Satellite Office
Our Van Buren location offers another convenient point of access for entrepreneurs in Crawford County and surrounding communities. Meetings can be held in person or virtually, depending on your needs.
- 479-424-5146
- Email: Ty.BarrettFREEuafs
- 111 North 12th StreetVan Buren, Arkansas 72956
Free parking available onsite.
Meet Your Director
Local Leadership Committed to Your Success
Ty Barrett, Director of the ASBTDC at UAFS, brings more than 30 years of experience in finance, community banking, and small business consulting. He leads ASBTDC operations in both Fort Smith and Van Buren and works directly with business owners to support your goals.
Get Started with ASBTDC at UAFS
We’re Ready When You Are
Whether you’re exploring an idea, writing a business plan, or planning for growth, the ASBTDC team will help you identify your next steps. Consultations are confidential and offered at no cost to eligible Arkansas small businesses.
Statewide Network of Support
Connected to Experts Across Arkansas
The ASBTDC at UAFS is part of a statewide network serving entrepreneurs in every region of Arkansas. If your business needs support in another part of the state, our team will connect you with the right location.