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About the Business Center

The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), a bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce, manages a national network of MBDA Business Centers.

Funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Arkansas MBDA Business Center is operated by Communities Unlimited, a 501(c)(3) Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) headquartered in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Communities Unlimited’s Entrepreneurship Division provides expert trainings and technical assistance that align with the MBDA’s strategic goals to support the growth of Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Small Businesses. The Center’s primary focus is serving mature SEDIs with significant revenues, operating budgets, and experienced staff to provide growth opportunities through contracting, partnerships, joint ventures, and subcontracting.

Our typical hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Contact the MBDA Business center for more information.

SERVICES

  • Access to Capital
  • Bookkeeping & Budgeting
  • Business Planning
  • Capital Readiness
  • Contract Readiness
  • Financial Management
  • Financial Forecasts & Analysis
  • Industry Benchmarking
  • Marketing Strategies
  • Setting Up Accounting Systems
  • Seven Key Business Ratios
  • Strategic Growth Planning
  • Wealth Building Strategies
  • And Much More…

Contact Us

3 East Colt Square Drive, Fayetteville, AR 727203
(479) 443-2700

info@ar-mbda.org