First Orion to Move Headquarters to North Little Rock
First Orion of Little Rock says it will move into a new, six-story office building on Main Street in the Argenta Historic District of North Little Rock. read more >
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PrivacyStar Ready to Roll Out CallerYD Feature Following Private Placement
First Orion Corp. of Little Rock was expected to complete its $4 million private placement by the end of last month. read more >
Morgan, Preston Give Advice, Share Perspectives at Economic Future Forum
Mike Preston of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission and Charles Morgan of First Orion Corp. were the keynote speakers for the final day of the International Economic Development Council's annual Economic Future Forum in Little Rock. read more >
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Economic Future Forum Is June 4-6 In Little Rock
The International Economic Development Council is hosting its Economic Future Forum from Sunday-Tuesday at the Little Rock Marriott Hotel. read more >
Acxiom Returning to Conway Roots
With the sale last month of its Little Rock headquarters, plans to renovate its Conway campus and hopes of expanding its client base, Acxiom Corp. CEO Scott Howe says his company is evolving. read more >
Governor’s Data Analytics Commission Holds First Meeting
Gov. Asa Hutchinson kicks off the first meeting of his new Blue Ribbon Commission to Report on the Economic Competitiveness of Computing and Data Analytics in Arkansas. read more >
Governor Appoints Arkansas CEOs to Study State’s Computer, Data Sector
Gov. Asa Hutchinson forms a blue ribbon commission to study how to grow the state's computer science and data analytics sector. The 19-member commission is co-chaired by Acxiom Corp. founder Charles Morgan and Arkansas Economic Development Commission Executive Director Mike Preston. read more >
Charles Morgan Gives UCA $300K for Science, Tech Faculty
Former Acxiom Corp. CEO Charles Morgan gives $300,000 to the University of Central Arkansas. read more >
Inuvo Sets $100M Goal For Annual Revenue
Inuvo CEO Richard Howe is explicit about the company’s goal: It should be posting $25 million in revenue per quarter by the fourth quarter of next year. In other words, by 2018, it should be a $100 million company. read more >
Charles Morgan Sues Partner in Lotus Auto Deal
The wheels came off a deal to start an exotic car dealership in California that had the backing of Charles Morgan, the former chairman and CEO of Acxiom Corp. read more >
Inuvo, PrivacyStar Unveil New Space in Museum Building
Tech firms Inuvo and First Orion/PrivacyStar officially unveiled their new space in the River Market District's Museum Building on Thursday, promising to add an additional 75 workers next year. read more >
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World Services for the Blind Foundation Honors Charles Morgan
The World Services for the Blind Foundation has selected Charles Morgan to receive its Vision Award to honor his commitment to community service. read more >
Residential Land Tops $1.2M in Maumelle (Real Deals)
A 37.5-acre single-family tract in Maumelle weighed in at $1.25 million. A 7,168-SF dance studio in North Little Rock changed hands in a $677,225 sale. And a 3,844-SF condo in downtown Little Rock tipped the scales at $1.2 million. read more >
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Promenade at Chenal Parcel Nets $4.3 Million Purchase
A retail project in west Little Rock, residential acreage in Maumelle and high-rise dwelling space in downtown Little Rock provide this week’s trio of million-dollar transactions. read more >
Inuvo, PrivacyStar Announce Move to River Market District
Conway tech firms Inuvo Inc. and PrivacyStar announced Thursday that they will move to the Museum Building in the River Market District of downtown Little Rock. The two firms will take up a combined 26,000 SF. read more >
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Charles Morgan to Entrepreneurs: Surround Yourself with Good People
Former Acxiom Corp CEO Charles Morgan has some advice for entrepreneurs: surround yourself with good people, secure adequate funding, learn from your mistakes and believe in yourself. read more >
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Book Excerpt: Charles Morgan on Jeff Ubben, Acxiom’s Battle With ValueAct
An excerpt from Charles Morgan’s book, "Matters of Life and Data: A Memoir," about his dealings with investor Jeff Ubben and Ubben’s company, ValueAct Capital Partners. read more >
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Charles Morgan Spills Country Club Secrets in New Memoir
Charles Morgan's memoir,”Matters of Life and Data,” contains his account of applying to join the CCLR, that sanctuary of the bluest blood in Little Rock. To our knowledge, no one else has ever violated the club’s sanctity in such a way. read more >
Acxiom Founder Charles Morgan Shares Personal Data in New Book
Few people would consider Charles Morgan, former chairman and CEO of Acxiom Corp. and PrivacyStar founder, a literary light — until, perhaps, now. read more >
John Waters, Charles Morgan on Tap for 12th Arkansas Literary Festival
The 12th annual Arkansas Literary Festival, hosted by the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS), is set for April 23-26. Speakers include filmmaker John Waters and "Divine Sisters of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood" author Rebecca Wells. read more >
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