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The Spring River Innovation Hub Inc. is a small business incubator nestled in the base of the Ozark Mountains in Cherokee Village, Arkansas. Founded in 2017, the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization received a Delta Regional Authority grant to transform a blighted property in the town's center into a vibrant co-working facility called The Hive and community education and networking venue named The Exchange. As one of Arkansas's first rural innovation facilities and the smallest hub in the country, the Spring River iHub serves as a pioneer of rural development in the American South
The ASBTDC is a higher-education-based economic development program that assists entrepreneurs, both new and seasoned. We help with every aspect of business creation, management, and operation.
Arkansas Business Resource Hub is a free and centralized listing of organizations providing resources, programs, and funding to Arkansas entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Created in 1953 to help Americans start, build, and grow small businesses. Operating through the core pillars of capital, contracts, and counseling, the agency provides low-interest disaster loans, loan guarantees, business certifications, and free mentoring resources.
America’s Seed Fund awards non-dilutive funding to startups and small businesses to develop technology and chart a path toward commercialization.
Empowering Innovation &
Rising Together. Helping tech and tech-enabled startups and entrepreneurs grow their businesses and rise to success through the statewide program.
Monthly ESO & Entrepreneur Community Call, held the first Wednesday of each month at 10:00 AM CT. These calls provide updates from the Entrepreneur Support Organization (ESO) network, feature an Entrepreneur Spotlight, and offer an open forum for community members to share news, events, and opportunities happening in their areas. Arkansas ESO Community