At the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith’s Center for Economic Development, local businesses and entrepreneurs can access powerful support that helps them train, grow, and succeed.
Center for Business and Professional Development
The Center for Business and Professional Development (CBPD) offers customized workforce and professional training—from leadership and technical skills to Lean Six Sigma and OSHA certifications—delivered on campus, on-site, or virtually to help teams perform at their best.
Jim Walcott Family Enterprise Center
Offers family businesses a learning community to meet their unique needs. Members have access to workshops, quarterly breakfast meetings, and peer groups.
Arkansas Small Business & Technology Development Center
The Arkansas Small Business & Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) provides no-cost, confidential consulting, market research, financing guidance, and strategic planning for startups and established small businesses, plus workshops and events that strengthen your business from launch through expansion.