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AEDC Awards $2M to 12 Startup Accelerator Programs
The grants will fund business and technology programs hosted by organizations like Startup Junkie and The Venture Center. read more >
Conductor Launches Peer Groups to Support Entrepreneurs
The new initiative will provide business owners with structured and ongoing support from fellow entrepreneurs. read more >
Arkansas Competes with Major Tech Hubs for Entrepreneurs and Startups
Arkansas' tech ecosystem is rapidly growing, with entrepreneurs flocking to the state for its supportive community, access to capital and startup-friendly environment. read more >
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Leadership Appointments at Farmers Bank & Trust, Arkansas Capital Corp. & More (Movers & Shakers)
This week’s business moves highlight key leadership changes across various sectors in Arkansas. read more >
Conductor Names Leslie McColgan as New Program Director
McColgan, formerly with Conway Regional Medical Center, brings nearly a decade of health care leadership experience to the role, overseeing events and initiatives for small business development. read more >
AEDC Launches New Program to Train Economic Developers
The program will be managed by Startup Junkie of Fayetteville and Conductor of Conway, in partnership with AEDC’s Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development Division. read more >
Sizing Up the Startup Ecosystem Movement in Arkansas
Over a decade, Arkansas has fallen in line with the national trend of embracing and publicly funding a relatively new form of economic development: structured help for entrepreneurs. read more >
Attention Arkansas Startups, 10X Cyber Is Only for You
There’s a new kind of accelerator now, 10X Cyber Accelerator, that accepts only Arkansas companies with annual revenue of between $100,000 and $10 million. read more >
The Maker Movement: Why It Matters
Unique spaces around the nation, including Arkansas, provide a platform for creativity and innovation. read more >