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Little Rock Tech Park Sparks New Interest
This year, the Little Rock Tech Park has seen more people calling, more tours and more companies “pulling the trigger” on renting. And a renovation adding 53,000 SF across six stories is underway. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Apptegy Acquires California Chatbot Firm AlwaysOn
The deal comes as Apptegy accelerates its investment in AI with the goal of helping schools enhance and simplify communications. read more >
Little Rock Chamber Announces September as Multicultural Business Development Month
The Little Rock Regional Chamber will launch the inaugural Multicultural Business Development Month in September. read more >
Avoid Cyber Scares With These Tips (Will Gruber Commentary)
These cybersecurity defenses can make our school districts and local governments safer. read more >
by Will Gruber -
Angel Investors Exit Position in Apptegy, Close Fund
The Fund for Arkansas' Future, or FAF, said in a news release that it dispersed $3 million to its members, a "high multiple" of their initial investment in the company. read more >
Apptegy Parts Ways With Founder & CEO Jeston George
The company said the decision was mutual. Bob Butler, whose investment firm holds a large stake in Apptegy, was named interim CEO. read more >
by Scott Carroll -
Helping Startups, 6 Years On (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
The Little Rock Tech Park is a patience game, and we’re still in the early innings. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Tech Park Announces $9.6M Phase 2 Expansion
Renovations of Five Main Place have already started and are expected to be complete by spring of 2024. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Apptegy Plans to Add 300 Employees
The company says a new product this year is driving the growth. read more >
by Scott Carroll -
Venture Center, Apptegy Launch New Startup Program
A kickoff event is set for Aug. 2. read more >
CORRECTION: Conway Kimberly-Clark Warehouse Sold for $10.5M
A previous version of this story was erroneously published with a photo of another Kimberly-Clark property. The picture has been replaced with the correct image. read more >
Brent Birch Offers Big Takes on Buoyant Tech
Brent Birch, chief of the Little Rock Technology Park, says the ability for entrepreneurs to share experiences is paramount. read more >
School App Developer Plans Hires After $13.2M Fundraiser
A Little Rock startup that provides communication and marketing services to schools recently raised $13.2 million. read more >
Little Rock Startup Apptegy Gets $5.7M Infusion
Little Rock technology startup Apptegy plans on leveraging a recent $5.7 million investment from Five Elms Capital of Kansas City to get aggressive on growth. Its goal? To see 2017 sales triple from 2016, its first full year of sales. read more >
Ghidotti Adds 2 Employees to Team
Ghidotti Communications of Little Rock has added two members to its marketing communications team, media relations specialist Aaron Sadler and consumer and business analyst Jess Pingrey. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Tech Park, Venture Center Mark Companies’ Move to Next Stage
Little Rock Tech Park Director Brent Birch told his board Wednesday that things are busy at the park's downtown space. read more >
by Mark Carter -
Startup Apptegy Aims to Improve School Communication
Apptegy, the Little Rock startup from Jeston George, has meshed all school communication channels into one platform. read more >
by Mark Carter -
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