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Chris Abington
Real Estate & Leasing
Chris runs River Valley Realty and brings years of experience helping entrepreneurs find the right space for their business. Whether you need your first storefront or are expanding to a second location, Chris can guide you through leasing and ownership options in the River Valley.
chrisabington@gmail.comJared Wood
Capital & SBA Loans
Jared works with First Security Bank and specializes in helping small businesses access the capital they need to grow. From SBA loans to traditional business lending, he can walk you through your financing options and help you put together a strong application.
jmwood2589@gmail.comEsmerelda Rubio
Accountant
Esmerelda at Rubio Accounting helps entrepreneurs get their financial house in order from day one. She works with small businesses on everything from bookkeeping and tax planning to understanding your numbers so you can make smarter decisions.
esme@rubioaccounting.comJames Guhl
ASBTDC Advisor at ATU
James is with the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at ATU, where he helps entrepreneurs develop solid business plans, conduct market research, and navigate the early stages of launching or growing a business. His services through ASBTDC are available at no cost.
jguhl@atu.eduRobert Veach
Attorney at Russellville Attorneys
Robert Veach at Russellville Attorneys provides legal guidance for startups and small businesses on entity formation, contracts, and other legal questions that come up when you're building something new. Having the right legal foundation early on can save you headaches down the road.
robert@russellvilleattorneys.comBart Langley
Sales & Business Growth
Bart has built, grown, and sold companies, and he brings that hands-on experience to every conversation. Whether you're trying to land your first customers or scale what's already working, Bart can help you think through your sales strategy and growth plan.
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