The proposal targets workforce shortages, telehealth expansion, chronic disease management, medical education and emergency services modernization.

More than 800 startups applied to attend the Onward FX summit in Little Rock last week, with 100 chosen to participate.

Two of Arkansas’ biggest legacy companies are focused on empowering employees, building trust and pursuing long-term value.

The independent bookstore will open its second location in a nearly 10,000-SF vacant building in downtown North Little Rock.

Competitive gamers from six states recently came to Little Rock to compete in the Rocktown Beatdown as esports grows in popularity across the state.

Global minds came together in Bentonville to discuss all things cycling and how northwest Arkansas is entering an international market for bike tourism.

A monthly event connecting people interested in artificial intelligence has led to jobs, new clients and business partnerships.

Nutex Health is expanding its physician-owned micro-hospital model to west Little Rock, promising short wait times and local access to emergency care.

A lot of the opposition to wind power is concentrated in northwest Arkansas, where the mountainous topography leads to concerns.

The new GENIUS Act could let companies like Walmart launch their own digital currencies, cutting payment costs and speeding transactions.

The Little Rock-based public affairs firm has developed a comprehensive AI consulting practice, one of only a few firms in the country with agency-wide certified AI consultants.

A mix of local and national firms were chosen to advance the goal of bringing coverage to “every single location in the state.”

Economic expansion has been fueled by rising construction, strong GDP growth and major Port of Little Rock projects.

Arkansas businesses are embracing B Corp certification, as businesses like Southern Bancorp, Onyx Coffee Lab and LIVSN Designs formalize their impact values.

Lexicon Inc. is expanding its in-house university to train welders, leaders and professionals, aiming to fill critical workforce gaps.

Arkansas is ending regular remote work for state employees, one of several office policy changes released by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Thursday.

Despite the loss of $30.8 million in federal funding, Arkansas advocates are pushing forward with digital skills training and access programs.

The state is trying to position itself as a leader in AI, but there’s a lot to be done from a workforce development perspective.

For small farms, which often lack wholesale connections, these tools provide access to customers that have been previously difficult to reach.

The program, called AR-NETWORK, hopes to create 500 high-paying jobs and improve Arkansas’ competitiveness and reputation as a research state.