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Forge Institute Announces Phoenix Xcelerator Participants
The program aims to develop technologies that directly support warfighters, while also strengthening Arkansas' position in the aerospace and defense sectors. read more >
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Encore Bank, UAMS, AEDC Announce New Leadership & Promotions (Movers & Shakers)
Notable moves include Amy Brown joining Washington Regional and Eric Movassaghi stepping into the CFO role at Encore Bank. read more >
Forge Institute to Collaborate With Air Force
The partnership will aim to help the Air Force leverage digital tools like robotic process automation, artificial intelligence and cloud capabilities. read more >
Forge Institute Launches Accelerator for Defense Tech Startups
Forge Institute of Little Rock has launched Phoenix Xcelerator, a 12-week program designed to support defense and aerospace startups and strengthen Arkansas' defense innovation sector. read more >
UA Little Rock Awarded $561K to Lead GenCyber Program Coalition
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has been awarded $561,000 grant from the National Security Agency to lead a coalition of institutions who will offer cybersecurity programs to junior high and high school students. read more >
Alex McClung Joins Generations Bank in Bentonville (Movers & Shakers)
McClung received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and has six years of experience working in the Bentonville area. read more >
Forge Institute Adds 2 to Advisory Board
Both have worked with the CIA and have years of experience in cybersecurity. read more >
Forge Institute Adds 2 to Leadership Team
Daniel Ross is the new chief growth officer and Jim Schnoes is the new chief financial and compliance officer. read more >
Arkansas Universities Build Cybersecurity Hub with $5M Grant
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Cyber Security, Energy Security & Emergency Response allocated the money to further work at the Emerging Threat Information Sharing & Analysis Center — a sort of cybersecurity clinic — at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. read more >
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Arkansas Looks to Utah as a Blueprint for Economic Development Success
Arkansas Commerce Secretary Hugh McDonald looks to Utah as a model when it comes to attracting high-tech industries, ranging from internet startups and biotech firms to pharmaceuticals, defense contractors and fintech companies. read more >
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Alana Girard Named COO at Generations Bank of Rogers (Movers & Shakers)
She previously was director of operations of the financial institution. read more >
Arkansas Leaders See Utah’s High-Tech Success as Model for Economic Transformation
Utah, with its emphasis on research, entrepreneurship and quality of life, has become one of the top states for high-tech industries. Arkansas is looking to borrow from the western state's playbook. read more >
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Acxiom Sponsors Forge Institute Fellowship for Veterans
The Forge Institute's Fellowship program provides veterans with skills to work in cybersecurity. Acxiom is its first corporate sponsor. read more >
Brian Emison Named Senior VP of Operations at FNBC of Ash Flat (Movers & Shakers)
He has also joined the bank’s senior management team. read more >
UA Little Rock Expands Efforts to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Energy Sector
The project is supported by a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. read more >
Everything is a Computer: The Importance of Computer Science for Arkansas (Lee Watson Commentary)
Computer science is not just a career pathway, it's part of every single aspect of our world. read more >
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Update: Senate Panel Advances Similar Version of Computer Science Bill
The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday said it's still against the proposal. read more >
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Forge Institute Begins Offering Free Cybersecurity Assessments
The nonprofit is looking to conduct 260 assessments for at least 130 small businesses in Arkansas. read more >
Conway Corp. HR Specialist Earns Professional Certification (Movers & Shakers)
DeAnna Smith successfully completed the training and examination necessary to earn the Professional in Human Resources certification. read more >
Forge Institute Awarded $1M to Help Small Businesses Improve Cybersecurity
The funds are being provided through the U.S Small Business Administration. read more >
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