alt.Consulting is certified as a CDFI and begins making loans to small businesses and launches Communities of Innovation to help communities identify new, innovative ways to use their rich agricultural resources and heritage for economic growth.
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.
