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- Tie Barrett has been appointed Director of Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center Regional Office at Arkansas University – Fort Smith.
- Barrett Finance and Community Banking take more than 30 years of experience.
- ASBTDC provides free business consultations, training and market research services to businessmen.
- The center serves businessmen in Sebastian, Karford, Scott and Polk County.
Tie Barrett has been appointed Director of Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center Regional Office at Arkansas University – Fort Smith. There, he will guide efforts to support businessmen and small businesses in the river Valley.
With more than three decades of experience in finance and community banking, Barrett brings extensive skills in business consultation, debt development and strategic planning. Earlier, he served as the President and CEO of the Spiro State Bank, where he worked for 27 years, which included 10 years as the chairman of the board.
“I am excited to join the UAFS Center for Economic Development Team and work with small businesses in the river Valley to ensure that they have the resources and help they need,” said Barrett, ” “The river Valley is a dynamic and growing area of ​​new and current business opportunities.”
Barrett’s leadership background has made them fit to lead the ASBTDC, said Kendel Ross, Associate Vice Chancellor for the development of economic and manpower in the UAFS.
“The tie experience in banking and small business ownership provides a deep understanding of financial and operational challenges, which is facing traders, which is why it is the best choice for the head of the ASBTDC regional office.” “His expertise in business consultation, loan development, and strategic planning is completely align with the ASBTDC mission.”
Beyond his banking career, Barrett has been active in non -profit -led leadership. He served as the Vice Chairman of the Carl Albert State College Development Foundation for more than 15 years. He has played a leading role in Fort Smith with the Trinity Catholic School Foundation and Christ The King Catholic School Foundation.
“The center of the UAFS offers a wide range of business development services and educational programs that are unpaid for small businesses,” Barrett said. “I encourage business owners to arrive for help.”
Founded in 2021, ASBTDC Regional Office in UAFS provides businesses, training, and market research services to businessmen in Sebastian, Karford, Scott and Polk counties. Ross said the center would be an important source led by Barrett.
“My vision is to serve as a dynamic resource center for ASBTDC, which helps businessmen at every stage of its journey, from startup to expand, and contribute to the long -term prosperity of our region.”
For more information about ASBTDC services, visit uafs.edu/ced/asBTDC.
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