Connect with volunteer experts for business planning, financing preparation, banking, and real estate guidance in Russellville and the Arkansas River Valley. Open to members and the wider community.
1. Choose your topic
Bring one focused question and a short overview of your business.
2. Request a session
Send your name, email, and question. Hub staff will coordinate the details with you.
3. Talk with an expert
Staff will confirm the time, duration, and location with you before your session.
Meet the experts
Chris Abington
Real estate and leasing · River Valley Realty
Chris is a broker with River Valley Realty in Russellville. His real estate work includes commercial properties and commercial leasing. Request a free session to discuss your business property questions; Hub staff will coordinate the details.
Commercial real estate
Commercial leasing
Request a free session. Hub staff will coordinate a time with you and the expert.
James (Jim) Guhl
Small business development · Arkansas Tech University
Jim directs the small business development center at Arkansas Tech University. He helps entrepreneurs with business plans, financial projections, loan proposals, operations, and evaluating business opportunities.
Business planning
Financing preparation
Operations
Request a free session. Hub staff will coordinate a time with you and the expert.
First Security Bank
Business banking and financing
The First Security Bank team offers guidance on business banking, financing, and loan management. Participating representatives include Jared Wood, Market President, and Justin Price, Senior Vice President. Staff will coordinate with an assigned representative; both bankers do not necessarily attend.
SBA loans
Commercial loans
Business banking
Request a free session. Hub staff will coordinate a time with you and the expert.
What you can ask
What should my business plan include?
How can I prepare to discuss financing?
Which business banking options should I compare?
Before your session
Check your confirmation for the location; not every session is at the Hub. Prepare your questions and contact us if you need to cancel so we can respect the volunteer’s time.