LATEST ARTICLES BY Sarah Campbell-Miller
EGiftify Aims to Bring Big Tech to Small Business
Susi Barakat founded eGiftify to bring the technology that big brands use to her family’s small business, The Terrace restaurant in Little Rock.
The Conductor Sets Opening Date for New Home
The entrepreneurial support organization will host events and programming at the center as well as rent co-working space, desks and access to meeting rooms.
Encore Bank Shares Growth Tips on Final Day of Fintech Summit
The bank decided to focus on using technology to eliminate manual processes not only for its staff, but for its clients.
Day 2 of Fintech Summit: Regulatory Advice, Data Strategy and Arkansas’ ‘Microhub’ Status
FIS CEO Gary Norcross and St. Louis Fed VP Allen North were among the speakers.
Fintech Startups and Banking Veterans Share Trade Floor on Summit’s First Day
One of several standouts was Arcanum Technology of Athens, Georgia, which demoed a secure, four-character password that never has to be changed by the end user.
Canoo’s Losses Widen, Cash Dwindles in Q2
The electric vehicle startup lost $164.4 million, or 68 cents per share, in the quarter.
SupplyPike Raises Money To Hire 60, Expand Work
The Fayetteville-based company helps major retail brands automate identifying the source of fines the companies impose on suppliers.
New E-Commerce Park to Meet Major Manufacturing Needs in Northeast Arkansas
Jonesboro answers calls for space with new hub, a 263-acre logistics, warehousing and digital fulfillment center.
Our House Embarks on $16M Expansion
The project received board approval in 2019 but was delayed by the pandemic.
Hutchinson Outlines Agenda for Final Months in Office
The term-limited governor says his focus is on broadband access, jobs and a “hopefully quick” special session on tax cuts.
Uniti Reaches $39M Settlement With Investors
The company was accused of concealing known risks connected to a $310 million judgment against Windstream in 2019.
Cybersecurity Proposal By SEC Spurs Concern
At least one public company in Arkansas says the proposed rules are burdensome, include a vague term and aren’t something its investors are requesting.
Edafio, BreachBits Partner Up
The firms will work together to make sure Edafio clients get the best cybersecurity.
Score Helps Assess Business Security
BreachBits opened its office in Little Rock a year ago and already hopes to double its Arkansas workforce.
New Timeline Set for Opening of Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
Executive Director Victoria Ramirez said supply chain delays have contributed to the opening being pushed back.
No Boys Club Anymore
Sophie Ozier, Arkansas Travelers’ first female general manager, has been making strides as the exception to the rule in professional baseball.
HealthTech Arkansas, MedAxiom Team Up On HeartX
Applications will be accepted through July 31, from early-stage companies offering digital health and software, medical devices and diagnostic platforms involving cardiovascular care.
Backlog Hinders Immigrant Labor
The processing of all types of applications — visas and green cards — is backlogged, leaving potential workers in limbo amid a nationwide labor shortage.
Westrock Reports Q1 Results Ahead of Public Listing
The Little Rock-based coffee and tea company said it narrowed its losses and upsized its new credit facility.
Compensation Up for Inuvo Execs After Pandemic Pay Cuts
Each of them was granted restricted stock unit awards as an incentive for taking the cuts.