Little Rock Technology Park
The Croissanterie’s Journey from Truck to Two Locations
Jill McDonald and Wendy Schay grew The Croissanterie from a food truck to two brick-and-mortar locations in under four years, thanks to hard work, good timing, and support. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
Little Rock Area Sets Employment Record, Sees Economic Growth
The Little Rock Metropolitan Area has reached unprecedented employment levels, setting a new record for the number of people employed across the region. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Chad Brown Joins Board of Little Rock Tech Park
He's a vice president at the private investment firm Circumference Group and acting CFO of The Venture Center. read more >
Arkansas Health Care Association Purchases Downtown Plot for $1.5M
Did someone say million-dollar deals and construction? Here’s a quad to kick off the week. read more >
Helping Startups, 6 Years On (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
The Little Rock Tech Park is a patience game, and we’re still in the early innings. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Tech Park Announces $9.6M Phase 2 Expansion
Renovations of Five Main Place have already started and are expected to be complete by spring of 2024. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Lawrence Whitman Joins LR Tech Park Board
Whitman replaces Southern Bancorp CEO Darrin Williams, who served the maximum 10 years. read more >
India-Based Cybersecurity Firm Picks Little Rock for US Headquarters
The move would bring 50 new jobs to Little Rock over the next three years, almost all of which would pay six-figure salaries. read more >
Apothewell to Launch Med Management App
The Little Rock startup's app will provide smart alerts, refill reminders and pill case management. read more >
Higher Ed Division Makes Its Move
The Arkansas Division of Higher Education is moving, but not very far. read more >
WLJ Tech Law to Serve Startups
Wright Lindsey Jennings adds practice group versed in needs of new businesses. read more >
New Coffee Shop to Open at Little Rock Tech Park
Creighton Ralls of Little Rock announced Tuesday the opening of The Paranoid Android coffee shop in the Little Rock Technology Park. read more >
Coffee Competition Heats Up at Tech Park
A new local coffee shop is making a play for Blue Sail Coffee Roasters' space inside the Little Rock Technology Park. read more >
Companies Show Off Fintech Ideas at Demo Day
FIS of Jacksonville, Florida, formed a new office this year to “further accelerate innovation and growth” for the company, CEO Gary Norcross announced Wednesday during the virtual 2020 FIS Fintech Accelerator Demo Day. read more >
Labscoop of Little Rock Sells COVID-19 Supplies
Labscoop — an online marketplace like Amazon, but for research, clinical and industrial labs in many industries — has been “hyper-focused” on helping hospitals and other organizations procure laboratory supplies they need to fight the spread of COVID-19. read more >
Little Rock Tech Park Gains 2 New Board Members
The Little Rock Technology Park Authority announces the appointment of two new members to its board of directors. read more >
FI Works Hopes to Leverage Its Participation in Accelerator
Software provider FI Works of Little Rock is gaining access to prospective customers and feedback from its participation in the second annual ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator now underway. read more >
Brent Birch Offers Big Takes on Buoyant Tech
Brent Birch, chief of the Little Rock Technology Park, says the ability for entrepreneurs to share experiences is paramount. read more >
Flexible Workspaces Meet Business Needs
Flexible workspaces are attracting businesses of all sizes because they offer affordable short-term leases, collaboration, networking and a professional aesthetic along with a turnkey setup, according to providers in Arkansas. read more >
Update: Venture Center Sparking New Entrepreneurship Program
The Venture Center says it's launching a new offering in partnership with the Little Rock Regional Chamber. read more >
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