Investment
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 >
by Lara Farrar -
Westrock Plant Renovation Grows to $300M Project; 850 New Jobs Expected
Westrock said the scope of the project has expanded "due to overwhelming response from customers." read more >
by Lara Farrar -
Ark Angel Alliance Appoints Amy Hopper Swan as New Board Chair
Marla Johnson of LeapXL and Courtney Little of ACE Glass are the latest board appointees for the angel investing network. read more >
Investment, Regional Partnerships Key to Becoming Mobility Leader, Report Says
The report by the Governor's Council on Future Mobility offers guidance on a broad range of emerging mobility tech from land to air — and beyond. read more >
by Scott Carroll -
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