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Venture Center’s New Mentorship Program Supports Asian American Entrepreneurs
The Venture Center in Little Rock launched AAPI Achieve, Arkansas’ first mentorship program for Asian American and Pacific Islander entrepreneurs, to foster community, business growth, and representation. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Startup Junkie Renews Economic Development Contract with Fayetteville
Startup Junkie has renewed its partnership with Fayetteville through 2026 to provide free entrepreneurial resources and programming, with an added focus on supporting underserved entrepreneurs and the arts community. read more >
Entegrity’s Flint Richter Discusses Solar Policies Shifting this Fall
On Oct. 1, the new state policy will cut the credit by about half, from the retail rate utilities charge for power to the wholesale rate they pay for it. read more >
Fayetteville, Others Race for Solar Savings
The city of Fayetteville is looking to save money on its electric bill, and it’s in a hurry to have solar power project plans in place with Entegrity of Little Rock by the end of September. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
University Lofts to Build Apartment Complex Near Baum Stadium in Fayetteville
The complex, 152 units in a four-story building on West 15th Street, is set for a 2025 opening. read more >
Downtown Fayetteville Project Rambles On
Fayetteville voters approved a $226 million bond proposal, of which $31.7 million was designated for the development of the Cultural Arts Corridor along West Avenue in downtown Fayetteville. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Put Money on Roads, Arkansans Urge Biden
In today’s political climate, even seemingly bipartisan issues like addressing the nation’s crumbling infrastructure can bog down quickly. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Housing In Northwest Arkansas Presents Challenge
City planners in northwest Arkansas are trying to answer the same question: As the region continues to grow in population, how does a city plan its own growth and where can all the new family homes and other residential units go? read more >
by Marty Cook -
Pandemic Permitting: Virus Takes Minor Toll on Building Projects
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, city officials in Arkansas worried, among many possible effects, how the virus might derail the building permit process. It turns out that they worried unnecessarily. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Have Cup, Will Travel: Drinks Hit The Streets
Outdoor drinks and dining have become commonplace in American downtowns, a trend pioneered in Arkansas by Little Rock, which initiated the River Market Entertainment District last summer. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Virus Has City Parks Scrambling to Recover
The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed Arkansas’ municipal park programs, shutting down pavilions, pools and soccer programs. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Municipal Employees Face Pandemic Job Uncertainty
Most Arkansas cities have not had to lay off or furlough employees in the ongoing fiscal turbulence caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. How long that remains the case is a good question. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Arkansas Cities Say Pandemic Losses of Revenue May Be Overstated
City leaders around Arkansas are holding their breath as business and social activities gradually restart after the initial shock of the coronavirus pandemic. read more >
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City of Fayetteville Recruiting a Recruiter
The city of Fayetteville is close to adding a business recruitment specialist to focus on attracting and retaining business investment. read more >
Paul Becker of the City of Fayetteville (WINNER: Public Sector CFO)
Paul Becker dabbled unhappily with part-time work after his retirement for a couple of years when he saw an advertisement for the open CFO position at the city of Fayetteville. Becker applied and got the job 10 years ago. read more >
City of Fayetteville Seeks Director of Economic Vitality
The city of Fayetteville is advertising its newly created position of director of economic vitality, a position that was approved by the city council earlier this year. read more >
University of Arkansas’ Food Sustainability Project Wins Two National Awards
The University of Arkansas Community Design Center won two awards for its project, "Fayetteville 2030: Food City Scenario," a program that seeks to build food sustainability by promoting local agriculture. read more >
by Alexis Crowe -
Fayetteville Taking Bids For 2 City-Owned Acres
The city of Fayetteville is accepting bids for about 2 acres of property it owns on the east side of town. read more >
by Chris Bahn -
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