The Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s Small and Minority Business Division will host two workshops this month geared toward minority business owners.
On Nov. 18, it will host the Certification Training Workshop from 9-11 a.m. at AEDC’s Rockefeller Conference Room, 900 W. Capitol Ave., Suite 400, in Little Rock.
The Minority Business Loan Mobilization Guaranty Program workshop will follow at the same location from 2-4 p.m.
The Certification Assistance Workshop provides information about the state’s Minority Business Enterprise certification program. Attendees will learn who is eligible for the program and will receive assistance with the application process. In addition, benefits of certification will be highlighted as well as loan assistance for those who are state-certified.
The Minority Business Loan Mobilization Guaranty Program helps Arkansas’ state-certified minority businesses with loan guarantees from $10,000 to $100,000. Workshop attendees will learn who is eligible for the program and will receive assistance with the application process.
To register for one or both classes, visit www.ArkansasSMBworkshops.eventbrite.com.