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 Articles, Information and Tools for Technology BusinessesSources of Specialty Expertise for Arkansas Small BusinessesOn occasion, innovation-focused entrepreneurs may need specialized expertise to fully meet opportunities and challenges in their business pursuits. Some entrepreneurs wish to hire expertise to guide their management decisions. The ASBDC provides the following list of public and private sector sources as a service to our web visitors. The ASBDC does not offer an endorsement of any service provider. Instead, our intent is to offer resources for further investigation and evaluation by the user. Arkansas Small Business Development Center (ASBDC)The ASBDC supports innovation-based entrepreneurs in Arkansas through a variety of services and advice, including:
Mildred Holley, Technology Programs Manager Arkansas Science & Technology Authority (ASTA)ASTA is a state agency that operates a number of programs and provides resources to businesses, researchers, educators and others. Resources for businesses include the Technology Transfer Assistance Grant (TTAG) Program, the Technology Development Program and the Seed Capital Investment Program. ASTA also approves or manages various state incentives targeted to innovation-based businesses engaged in research and development. Visit www.asta.arkansas.gov for more details. Dr. Steve Stanley, Vice President Commercialization Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC)AEDC serves technology entrepreneurs through its Business Development division. A variety of incentives are available. To learn about specific assistance and incentives, contact ADED or visit their website at www.1800arkansas.com. Tom Chilton, Technology Development Manager Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Small Business Technology Transer (STTR)Several private sector consultants provide SBIR and STTR technical and cost proposal preparation assistance and advice for innovation-capable small businesses. Those service providers listed below are known within the SBIR/STTR community and have been speakers at several national or regional SBIR conferences. Arkansas entrepreneurs and researchers are encouraged to contact Mildred Holley, mxholley@ualr.edu, 501.683.7700 or 800.862.2040 (AR only), to learn more about SBIR/STTR opportunities. Entrepreneurs and researchers outside of Arkansas may wish to visit www.SBIRworld.com to locate state resources available in their geographic areas. Lisa Kurek Sharon C. Ballard Jim or Gail Greenwood Randy Dipner Russ Farmer Mark Henry Intellectual Property ProtectionArkansas Inventor's NetworkThis network promotes product invention, new ideas, and innovation across Arkansas. Its goal is to help inventors and entrepreneurs find resources and assistance to evaluate, produce and market their viable product ideas and innovations. Visit www.arkansasinvents.org for more details. Arkansas Inventor's Network Arkansas Patent Attorneys and AgentsTechnology entrepreneurs and inventors may want or need professional advice regarding the protection of intellectual property they create. The ASBDC maintains a list of registered patent attorneys and patent agents in Arkansas. In 2006, the ASBDC contacted registered attorneys and agents in Arkansas to identify other degrees they hold. The ASBDC added this information from any attorney or agent that responded to our information request. This supplemental information identifies additional areas of technical expertise possessed by the individual. Visit http://asbdc.ualr.edu/technology/patent-attorneys.asp to access the list. Engineering ServicesTechnology entrepreneurs and inventors seeking engineering and fabrication help to develop drawings, make prototypes or get other engineering-related advice may turn to private sector engineering services. Some higher education institutions may also serve the community for a fee. Machine & Electronics Shops Arkansas Research & Technology Park
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