Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Systems
Anderson, Others Named to Arkansas Research Alliance
The Arkansas Research Alliance names the members of its 15-person Board of Trustees.
Little Rock ‘Hot,’ Magazine Concludes
Southern Business & Development magazine's summer 2008 issue places the Little Rock area at the top of its list of "Hot Markets in a Cold Economy." read more >
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Center Puts ‘Technology’ in Small Business Development
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock and other higher education institutions in the state recently acknowledged the Arkansas Small Business Development Center's shift toward assisting high-tech and innovative businesses. read more >
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UPDATED: 2 Wind Industry Firms Bound for Little Rock to Employ 830
Two manufacturers in the wind industry announce plans to move to Little Rock and together employ 830 people. read more >
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Registration Open for 2008 National SBIR Conference
Hartford, Conn., has been selected as the location for the next national SBIR conference, to be held Nov. 12-14. read more >
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UALR’s Arkansas Small Business Development Center to Offer ‘Advanced Invention to Venture’ Workshop
The Arkansas Small Business Development Center at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will soon sponsor the first Advanced Invention to Venture workshop in Arkansas. read more >
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Little Rock MSA No. 54 Among Milken’s Best-Performing Cities List
The Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metropolitan statistical area ranked No. 54 among the Milken Institute's 2008 list of America's Best-Performing Cities Index. read more >
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Report: Arkansas Students Rank Low in Math, Science Proficiency
The American Electronics Association recently released a rather dismal report that analyzes the latest math and science scores for U.S. fourth- and eighth-grade students. read more >
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New CEO of State Chamber Targets Business Climate
Randy Zook, the new president and CEO of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas, is keeping an eye out for legislation or regulations that might hurt businesses in the state. read more >
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AEDC Reports Increased Economic Development
Last year was a banner year for economic development in the state, according the Arkansas Economic Development Commission's annual activity report for 2007. read more >
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Economic Literacy Programs Fill Educational Void in State
Educators and nonprofit groups in Arkansas are joining forces to promote economic and financial literacy starting at an early age. read more >
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Commerce Arkansas Power Lunch to Feature Ranger Boats Officials
Forrest L. Wood, founder of Ranger Boats of Flippin, and Irwin L. Jacobs, owner of Ranger's parent company, Minneapolis-based Genmar Holdings, Inc., will be the featured guests at the Oct. 22 Commerce Arkansas Power Lunch in Little Rock. read more >
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ARTP Welcomes Winrock, Karen McSpadden
The University of Arkansas Technology Development Foundation welcomes Innovate Arkansas as the newest affiliate in the Arkansas Research and Technology Park. read more >
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Green Valley Network Created to Foster Sustainability
The University of Arkansas Technology Development Foundation announces the creation of the Green Valley Network to foster collaboration and commercialization of sustainability technology. read more >
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Matt Leftwich Named Chief Operating Officer for Space Photonics
Space Photonics, Inc.'s Board of Directors names Matt Leftwich, long-time employee and senior engineer, as chief operating officer. read more >
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State Business Leaders Positive About ’08 Prospects
The mood of the Arkansas business community is upbeat regarding expectations for 2008, according to a June survey by Inc. Tanc. read more >
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University of Arkansas Researchers Combine Technologies to Heal Patients, Virtually
University of Arkansas researchers seeking new ways to make health care more efficient and cost-effective have built a new kind of hospital: one that uses location aware systems, sensors, smart devices, radio-frequency identification and virtual reality. read more >
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Group Provides Support Network for Arkansas Inventors
The Arkansas Inventor's Network is a non-profit established as a support group for innovative people who need help getting their ideas off the ground. read more >
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Task Force for 21st Century Economy Unveils New Web Site, Prepares for Final Report
The Task Force for the 21st Century Economy presents interim findings and unveils its new Web site to Gov. Mike Beebe and the state legislature. read more >
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Arkansas Venture Forum Conference Taking Applications
Entrepreneurs seeking to compete for capital in the Arkansas Venture Forum Conference, to be held Nov. 18-19 in Little Rock, must submit applications by Aug. 29, as organizers have begun the selection process. read more >
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State’s High-Impact Firms Create Jobs, Growth
"High-impact" firms create Arkansas' new jobs and growth, according to a study recently released by the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration. read more >
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