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MAXIMIZING NEW FEDERAL INVESTMENTS IN BROADBAND FOR RURAL AMERICA

Broadband Basics 101 For Communities

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BEAD Funding Allocated For Broadband Infrastructure

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Small Talk with Communities Unlimited Episode 3

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Small Talk with Communities Unlimited Episode 2

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Small Talk with Communities Unlimited Episode 1

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T.L.L. Temple and Communities Unlimited partner for East Texas

Our Promise

To partner with people who want to escape from persistent poverty and connect them to solutions for achieving sustainable prosperity.

Our Purpose

Talent is equally distributed across the U.S. and opportunity is not. Access to opportunities should not depend on where you live, how much you have in the bank or what you look like.

Our Approach

Through human connection and ingenuity combined with cutting-edge technology and expertise, Communities Unlimited connects people to solutions that sustain healthy businesses, healthy communities, and healthy lives.

Communities Unlimited, Inc.
3 East Colt Square Drive
Fayetteville, AR  72703

P 479-443-2700
F 479-443-5036

This institution is an Equal Opportunity Employee /Male/Female/Disability/Veteran employer, provider and lender.

Persons with speech or hearing impairment may call toll-free 1-800-877-0996 for service in English and Spanish

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AR MBDA Business Center

The Arkansas MBDA Business Center is operated by Communities Unlimited and provides expert training and technical assistance that align with the Minority Business Develop Center’s (MBDA) strategic goals to support the growth of Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) through contracting, partnerships, joint ventures and subcontracting.

The Arkansas MBDA Business Center was officially launched in September 2022. Pam Reed was announced as the Arkansas MBDA Business Center Project Lead in October of 2023. Pam is experienced in planning, implementing, and monitoring programs. She has a strong background in providing one-on-one assistance to business owners. Pam is a dedicated leader, planner, and teacher.  She is joined by Communities Unlimited’s Director of Entrepreneurship Cynthia Terry and Senior Management Consultant Dr. Marnell Love, MBA, Retired CPA, Ph.D., Ed. D. The Arkansas MBDA currently has (#) of clients.

Read the story of one of our clients, Delta Dirt Distillery.

Watch Harvey Williams, owner of Delta Dirt Distillery, in an interview with Partners for Rural Transformation

In August 2023, the Arkansas Minority MBDA Business Center and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) signed their official partnership marking another milestone for Arkansas’ first and only Minority Business Develop Center and bright future for this new but fast moving venture.

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