Fast Capital Smart Growth Accelerator - Spring 2026

Multi-day event

Date and time

Location

UA Little Rock Reynolds Business Center
2801 S. University Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72204

View Map

Organizer

Laterika Tooks
lstooks@ualr.edu
501-804-4530

Host organization

Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center

Type of event

Resource Partner event

Event description

Do you need funding for your business?

When you’re running a business, you don’t have time to waste guessing what the bank wants to see.

Get the direction and support you need to build a solid financing proposal in just four weeks with ASBTDC’s Fast Capital Smart Growth Accelerator.

Accelerate your funding request as you:

  • Learn from experts with a proven record of helping clients get funded
  • Complete and submit your financing request with confidence
  • Connect with local lenders for guidance and feedback about your project

Spring 2026 Dates

  • Application Period: January 14 - March 5
  • Cohort Notification: March 9
  • In-Person Sessions: April 2, 9, 23, & 30

To qualify for this Smart Growth Accelerator, a business must...

  • Be located in Arkansas
  • Be open for at least one year
  • Have at least one employee other than the owner/CEO
  • Be organized as a for-profit business

To provide the best learning experience, the size of the group will be limited.

Register