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.
This directory is for resources only.
The other directories are as follows:
- Business Directory
- Youth Activities
- Local Organizations (includes activities for adults/families and nonprofits)
- Worship Centers
See a resource that we don't have? Let us know! Looking for a calendar of events? Here you go.
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.
Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels for senior citizens
US Small Business Administration
The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
![]() | 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 |
![]() | Bounce Back USA-Minuteman | Free advertising resources | https://bouncebackusa.minuteman.com/ |
![]() | 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 |
![]() | University of Arkansas Workforce Development-WordPress self-paced class | Self-paced course to create your own WordPress site | https://www.ed2go.com/uark/online-courses/creating-wordpress-websites-self-paced-free |
![]() | 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/ |
![]() | UA Workforce Training and Development-Online training | Free online training for underemployed or unemployed worker | https://training.uark.edu/professional-development/courses/dislocated-worker-training-programs.php |
![]() | 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 |