Innovation Archive

Inuvo Has Backstory with Acxiom, Branching Out to Mobile Devices

by Luke Jones 4/15/2013 12:00 am

Inuvo Inc. has gone through several changes in name and services since it started in the early 2000s, but its current iteration began in 2009 when former Acxiom CEO Charles Morgan became involved as an investor.

Conway Also Sees Big Business from Small Tech Companies

by Luke Jones 4/15/2013 12:00 am

The flourishing of tech companies in Conway isn't restricted to big names. Rock Pond Solutions and ABC Financial Services putting down roots in progressive, education-rich atmosphere.

Acxiom Will Soon Reveal What It Knows About You

by Lance Turner 4/11/2013 11:16 am

The Financial Times reports that Acxiom Corp. of Little Rock is preparing a service that will show people what information it has on them.

Video: 2013 Reynolds Governor's Cup 'Leave Your Mark' Event at Little Rock's Statehouse Convention Center

by Arkansas Business Staff 4/11/2013 10:00 am

Winners of the 2013 Reynolds Governor's Cup were announced Wednesday at an awards ceremony held in the Wally Allen Ballroom of the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock.

Picasolar, Catch-22 Big Winners at 2013 Reynolds Governor's Cup

by Mark Carter 4/10/2013 01:57 pm

University of Arkansas startup Picasolar and Catch-22 from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock took home the top overall prizes at the 2013 Donald W. Reynolds Governor's Cup. Picasolar won first prize in the graduate division of the state's top collegiate business-plan competition, while Catch-22 took top honors in the undergraduate division.

Simple Service App Wins Startup Weekend Little Rock

by Mark Carter 4/8/2013 10:14 am

Simple Service, an app that tracks and validates community service projects, won the inaugural Startup Weekend Little Rock event.

Kudos: UA Community Design Center Gets Accolades in Architecture

by Arkansas Business Staff 4/8/2013 12:00 am

The University of Arkansas Community Design Center has received national accolades from the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture for projects focused on housing design education and outreach efforts in Rwanda.

Arkansas Genomics Shifts to Molecular Medicine to Find New Customer Base

by Luke Jones 4/8/2013 12:00 am

Arkansas Genomics was founded to be the state's first and only dedicated forensic DNA testing lab. But despite filling a niche, the business has had trouble turning a profit, and founder Jimmy Threet is pushing the lab in a new direction: personalized medicine.

Early Bird Rate Available for Little Rock Proposal Writing Workshop

by Arkansas Business Staff 4/5/2013 12:53 pm

Innovative small businesses and university researchers can take advantage of the early bird registration rate of $100 for the April 17 SBIR/STTR Phase I Proposal Writing Workshop.

Acumen Brands of Fayetteville Gets $83M Investment

by Mark Carter 4/4/2013 04:26 pm

Acumen Brands of Fayetteville receives an $83 million investment from New York firm General Atlantic, according to documents filed Thursday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Startup Weekend to Put Entrepreneurs' Ideas Through Their Paces

by Lauren James 4/4/2013 10:10 am

Startup Weekend, a global grassroots movement of active entrepreneurs who are learning the basics of founding startups and launching successful ventures, takes place Friday-Sunday at the Clinton School of Public Service in Little Rock.

Collective Bias: One of Forbes' '5 Most Important New Companies'

by Lance Turner 4/3/2013 09:10 am

Collective Bias of Bentonville, which just secured more than $10 million in Series A investment funding and financing, is named among the "5 Most Important New Companies" by a Forbes online columnist.

Bentonville's Collective Bias Secures $10.5 Million In Funding

by Chris Bahn 4/2/2013 02:46 pm

Collective Bias, the shopper-oriented social marketing and advertising firm headquartered in Bentonville, has secured $10.5 million in funding.

CrossFleet's LOCATE App Connects Shippers, Loads

by Mark Carter 4/1/2013 12:00 am

CrossFleet is one of the latest ventures to capitalize on northwest Arkansas' status as a transportation and logistics hub. Its LOCATE mobile app provides shippers with real-time tracking of truckload shipments via GPS from the truck driver's smartphone.

Clint Elcan's 5 Tips for Startup Success

by Mark Carter 4/1/2013 12:00 am

CrossFleet co-founder and CEO Clint Elcan has some advice for entrepreneurs looking to launch a startup.

Past 40 Under 40 Honorees: Arkansas Business Wants to Hear From You

by Arkansas Business Staff 3/29/2013 11:36 am

As Arkansas Business prepares for the 20th anniversary of its annual 40 Under 40 feature, we are asking to hear from all past honorees in a special survey.

Skyline Report: Vacancy Rates Dip For Northwest Arkansas Commercial, Multi-Family Real Estate

by Chris Bahn 3/28/2013 11:23 am

Vacancy for multifamily real estate in Northwest Arkansas closed the fourth quarter at its lowest point since 2006, according to the most recent Skyline Report from Arvest Bank.

Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak To Speak As Part of UA Lecture Series

by Chris Bahn 3/28/2013 10:40 am

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak will speak April 7 at Barnhill Arena on the University of Arkansas campus.

Wal-Mart Vs. Online Retailers, Like eBay, That Don't Collect Sales Tax

by Lance Turner 3/25/2013 10:41 am

Bloomberg takes a look at the continuing debate over online retailers who don't collect sales tax from customers and the brick-and-mortar merchants who claim a disadvantage.

ContourMed Moves From Bankruptcy, Changes Business Model

by Mark Friedman 3/25/2013 12:00 am

ContourMed Inc. of Little Rock surfaced from Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this month. CEO Barry Corkern says he expects to have $500,000 in revenue by the end of this year.