CBI
Business Brokerage · Updated September 2026
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About CBI
At CBI, owners and independent buyers receive business brokerage and advisory support for sales, acquisitions, and exit planning. CBI has closed hundreds of transactions over more than 30 years. Jon Holbert serves as CEO. Kelly Tivis serves as CFO. Carl Grimes holds the title Founder Chairman - Market Area President - Central Arkansas. CBI serves Arkansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Southwest Missouri from its Springdale base. Its offices span Northwest Arkansas, Central Arkansas, Memphis, and Tulsa. The team combines business brokers, in-house marketing, and resources that support transactions through closing. CBI offers valuation tools as a Certified Value Builder System™ Advisor. Its Loans4Biz program connects owners and buyers with a lender network for growth and acquisition capital.
Who is a good fit for CBI
- Owners in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Southwest Missouri preparing to sell a business or plan an exit.
- Independent buyers seeking assistance with a business acquisition.
- Business owners seeking growth capital through a lender network.
- Owners seeking valuation tools to evaluate their businesses and identify a path forward.