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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 >
BioVentures and The Venture Center Partner to Support Health Tech Entrepreneurs
The year-long program will accept 25 participants annually, providing a range of services to early-stage companies with the potential to influence markets both locally and globally. read more >
Fuel Accelerator to Launch Global Health Tech Cohort
The startups are pursuing health technology solutions ranging from AI platforms that detect diabetes to streamlined mechanisms for medical exams, data and analytics. read more >
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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 >
US Treasury Awards $82M to Help Small Businesses in Arkansas
The money is a portion of $10 billion being provided to states, territories and tribal governments to promote entrepreneurship. read more >
21 Startups Join Venture Center’s VCWoman Achieve Program
The program pairs female entrepreneurs with experienced professionals to help build their businesses. read more >
Arkansas Small Business & Tech Center Awarded $125K to Help Entrepreneurs
The center has helped clients obtain 54 grants worth over $22 million since 2018. read more >
Venture Center Seeks New Leader After Wayne Miller Departs
Miller had led the nonprofit since 2018. Chief Strategy Officer Mimi San Pedro has been named interim director. read more >
Insite AI Raises $19M in First Funding Round
Lead investors in the round were NewRoad Capital Partners LLC of Rogers and M12, Microsoft’s venture capital fund. read more >
Startup Loloft to Open Flagship Location in Rogers
The announcement comes after the company received funding from Bentonville-based RZC Investments, the investment firm founded by Walmart heir Stueart Walton and his brother Tom Walton. read more >
EV Startup Canoo Accelerates US Production Plan
The Arkansas-based company said shifting production from Europe will reduce supply chain vulnerabilities and save money on overseas shipping. read more >
Jeff Fox’s Circumference Group Launches Venture Studio
It's focused on identifying and investing in startups dedicated to long-term success. read more >
Winrock, Cartwheel Partner on $1.2M Startup Accelerator Project
A field of 20 startups will be narrowed to the two most viable and high-potential companies. read more >
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