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Apr 8

SB3 vs. SB622: Comparing & Contrasting the Two Hate Crimes Bills

Arkansas is one of three states in the nation without a hate crimes law, along with South Carolina and Wyoming. Coming into this...

Mar 17

Restaurant Revitalization Grants

The American Rescue Plan Act was recently signed into law, and $1.9 trillion stimulus package includes some much-needed relief for the...

Mar 17

Shuttered Venue Operator Grants

UPDATE from the SBA 3/19/21: The SBA is launching a splash page for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application portal in...

Mar 9

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 – What We Know

The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was passed and signed into law last week. This latest round of stimulus includes...

Feb 22

SBA Prioritizes Smallest of Small Businesses in the Paycheck Protection Program

WASHINGTON – Building on a month of strong results, the Biden-Harris Administration and the U.S. Small Business Administration are taking...

Feb 1

Understanding Arkansas Division of Workforce Services Unemployment Programs

Update: The Arkansas Division of Workforce Services has received reports of increased calls from individuals filing for PUA regarding...

Jan 25

Navigating the Second Round of Paycheck Protection Program

We are starting to see improvements in the number of COVID-19 cases in Arkansas as more and more Arkansans are getting vaccinated and we...

Jan 15

COVID-19 Vaccine Access: Phase 1-B

UPDATE: As of March 8, everyone in Phase 1-B will now be able to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. This includes all Arkansans considered...

Jan 15

COVID-19 Vaccine Access: Phase 1-A

The New Year has brought with it a glimpse of hope of eradicating COVID-19 from the American population. Recently, the Arkansas...

Jan 15

PPP Re-Opens to Small Lenders Jan. 15, All Lenders on Jan. 19

The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, will re-open the Paycheck Protection Program...

Jan 11

Department of Agriculture Farmers Market Programs

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture and Farm Credit Associations of Arkansas have partnered again for the sixth annual Arkansas...

Jan 8

State Capitol Week in Review – January 8, 2021

LITTLE ROCK – When the Arkansas legislature convenes the 2021 regular session, the first major challenge on the agenda will be ensuring...

Jan 4

Highlights from the New Stimulus Bill

On December 22, the United States Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA2021), which includes $892 billion in...

Nov 2, 2020

Arkansas SBA to Host Webinars for Veterans Small Business Week

November 2 through 6 is National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW). The SBA Arkansas District Office is offering a series of...

Oct 20, 2020

Grants Available to Service and Hospitality Small Businesses, Apply Nov. 16-25

The Arkansas Legislative Council has approved the allocation of $50 million in CARES Act funding for service and hospitality businesses...

Sep 30, 2020

How to Complete the Absentee Ballot Application

1. Date the application and address the application to your county clerk. A list of county clerks with contact information is available...

Sep 22, 2020

Important Tips for Election Day

Election Day is here! Here are some important tips to keep in mind as that day approaches. The deadline to register to vote in time for...

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