Resources can be the difference between thriving and just surviving. This is true whether you're a family, a business, or a nonprofit. We are building a directory of resources for businesses and nonprofits, as well as community aid resources.

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This directory was originally intended to provide COVID-related resources to local businesses. We are in the process of expanding it and revising it. Click on the resource you are looking for to get more information.

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Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels for senior citizens

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Meals on Wheels

US Small Business Administration

The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible…

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US Small Business Administration

Elkins Schools Free Summer Meals Program

Free Summer Meals Program- If you would like to sign up to receive free summer meals for any child 18…

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Elkins Schools Free Summer Meals Program

Arkansas Department of Human Services

The Arkansas Rent Relief Program offers financial help to pay overdue and upcoming rent and utilities for eligible Arkansas renters….

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Arkansas Department of Human Services

Shop Small-Stand for Small

This resource is from American Express’ Small Business Saturday initiative. It includes marketing materials tips and other information for small…

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Shop Small-Stand for Small

Free online training for under/unemployed (U of A workforce)

University of Arkansas Professional and Workforce Development, the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services, Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District, and the…

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Free online training for under/unemployed (U of A workforce)

Bounce Back USA-Minuteman

Bounce Back USA is an initiative created by Minuteman Press to offer two free services to help support all of our neighboring businesses as we find…

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Bounce Back USA-Minuteman

Creating WordPress Websites (FREE Self-Paced Tutorial)

This course will give you hands-on experience with this powerful website building tool. Throughout the course, you will build a…

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Creating WordPress Websites (FREE Self-Paced Tutorial)

Arkansas Ready for Business

This website is the governor’s resources for re-opening and managing businesses safely in the state of Arkansas. Lots of information,…

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Arkansas Ready for Business

Real-Time Mentoring from SCORE

SCORE and Constant Contact present the new Real-Time Mentoring platform to connect small business owners with SCORE mentors LIVE. Registration…

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Real-Time Mentoring from SCORE

Arkansas Community Foundation Arkansas Community Foundation has established a statewide COVID-19 Relief Fund. https://www.arcf.org/press-resources/responding-to-covid-19-in-arkansas/
AR DHS Rent Relief to help pay overdue and upcoming rent and ultilites http://ar.gov/rentrelief
1-855-736-8275
Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) From start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, Arkansas Economic Development Commission enables business with comprehensive resources and custom know-how. https://www.arkansasedc.com/
Arkansas Legal Services Online Online resources for free legal services in Arkansas http://www.arlegalservices.org/COVID-19
Arkansas Ready for Business State of Arkansas' site for businesses during COVID19 https://arkansasready.com/
Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center ASBTDC is your go-to resource for help starting or growing a small business in Arkansas. Our centers assist all types of for-profit small businesses. http://asbtdc.org/
ASBDTC-Little Rock Webinars and other videos that provide valuable info for small business https://www.youtube.com/user/ArkansasSBTDC
CDC Pandemic Info for Business Resources to help businesses of all sizes plan, prepare, and respond to coronavirus disease 2020 https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/businesses-employers.html
City of Elkins, AR If you are looking for a growing city to operate a business, you will find what you need in Elkins, Arkansas. If you are operating within the city limits, please visit our page to apply for a Business License. https://elkins.arkansas.gov/business
Elkins City Administration: 479-643-3400
Elkins Public Schools Free Summer Meals For Any Child 18 and Under https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfh0EPbY70SfBpgr6vVmyugm_m2AfwN0jZBlzLYd2w_dipBEA/viewform
lskelton@elkinsdistrict.org or 479-200-3044
Forge FORGE provides access to affordable capital and business development services to small businesses and nonprofit organizations that are financially viable but otherwise have difficulty obtaining loan capital from traditional sources https://www.forgefund.org/
Local Trade Partners Sign Up Fee Waiver during this Covid-19 crisis for eligible business's and credit extensions for members in need. https://www.localtradepartners.com/
479-443-1977