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A-State Steel Research Center Gets $10M From US Spending Package
The multimillion-dollar facility will support partnerships with steel manufacturers for research, process improvements and testing of advanced materials.
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AI Market Forecast to Hit $1.8 Trillion in 2030
The global value of the artificial intelligence market is expected to surge in the next decade, growing from about $95.6 billion in 2021 to $1.8 trillion by 2030, according to […] read more >
ASBTDC Gets $2M Grant to Help Underserved and Very Small Businesses
The five-year grant will help the center assist hundreds of businesses with securing capital through the U.S. Treasury's Technical Assistance Grant Program. read more >
Arvest Launches Bilingual Financial Education Resource
The interactive free platform, EmpowerED, is available in English and Spanish and offers a library of learning topics around important personal financial education concepts. read more >
Sports Analytics May Be Outnumbered When it Comes to AI
The people who killed the sacrifice bunt and turned NBA games into a 3-point shooting contest aren’t quite sure what will happen when AI fully invades sports — whether in the front office or on the field. read more >
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Fuel Accelerator Picks 8 Startups for Tech Cohort
The Bentonville-based organization said the selected startups bring a "diverse range of solutions that are transforming the healthcare industry." read more >
WhiteRock Opens Office at Little Rock Tech Park
The independent Salesforce vendor said the office provides a dedicated space for employees to engage with customers. read more >
Inuvo Narrows Losses in Q4, Shares Fall
The company invested heavily in marketing programs to increase its exposure last year, which pushed annual operating expenses up 27.2% read more >
Striking a Balance Between Innovation and Tradition With AI
Do the benefits outweigh the challenges and what are the future implications for both firms and their clients? read more >
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Uniti Posts $31M Profit in Q4, Sells Fiber Investments & Towers
Non-recurring revenue was lower in 2023 due in part to one-time, low-margin equipment sales, which the company has decided to largely exit in 2024. read more >
US Economy Grew Solid 3.2% in Q4, a Slight Downgrade From Government’s Initial Estimate
U.S. growth has now topped 2% for six straight quarters, defying fears that high interest rates would tip the world's largest economy into a recession. read more >
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UL Solutions Opens 100,000-SF Retail Product Lab in Lowell
The new lab aims to provide retailers with more dynamic and data-driven approaches to enhance product quality, performance and safety. read more >
University of the Ozarks Gets $2.2M Gift From Windgate Foundation
The gift will endow a current professorship position and allow the private liberal arts school in Clarksville to create a new graphic design curriculum. read more >
Kids Are Using Phones In Class, Even When It’s Against The Rules. Should Schools Ban Them All Day?
The hold that phones have on adolescents in America today is well-documented, but teachers say parents are often not aware to what extent students use them inside the classroom. read more >
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Joe Ford, Conway Regional Honored at Arkansas Business of the Year Awards
Ford received the Legacy of Leadership award in honor of a career spanning business and the highest levels of government. read more >
Walmart to Acquire Smart TV Maker Vizio for $2.3B
The deal aims to expand Walmart's rapidly growing advertising business to compete with Amazon. read more >
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Robots and Happy Workers: Productivity Surge Helps Explain US Economy’s Surprising Resilience
The productivity boom marks a shift from the pre-pandemic years, when annual productivity growth averaged a tepid 1.5%. read more >
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John Brown University to Offer Bachelor’s Degree in AI
John Brown University said it will be the first Christian university in the nation to offer a bachelor's in the field. read more >
Advanced Energy Expo Set for Students, Industry Pros, Job Seekers and Educators
Students will learn about a growing industry long before embarking on their careers, and industry leaders will be kept abreast of the latest technologies in the field. read more >
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ArcBest Launches Line of Autonomous Forklifts, Reach Trucks
The robots have advanced cameras and sensors to navigate facilities, find specific pallets and then unload and load them. read more >
U of A Researchers Get $5M for AI-Powered Food Supply Chain Platform
Cultivate IQ integrates sales and production data from across the farm-to-market supply chain to help plan and manage regional food supplies. read more >