AI Offers Businesses Potential and Pitfalls
While AI serves as a useful tool for businesses and marketers, many are wary about the risks—misinformation, fraud or cybersecurity. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Venture Center Unveils First Cohort of Veteran-Owned Businesses
The Venture Center, in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced its first cohort of participants in its Veteran-Owned Small Business Accelerator Program this week. read more >
UA, North Arkansas College to Develop Data Science Talent Pool
The University of Arkansas and North Arkansas College have agreed to align their respective data science curricula. read more >
Ritter Invests $1.8M in Fiber Project for Walnut Ridge, Hoxie
Ritter Communications of Jonesboro invests $1.8 million to run high-speed fiber communications to neighborhoods in Walnut Ridge and Hoxie. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Arkansas Ranks Among the Top for K-12 CS Education, Study Finds
The 2023 State of Computer Science report finds that Arkansas is still nationally in the lead for K-12 computer science education. read more >
NWA’s Startup Junkie to Participate in Global Entrepreneurship Week
Startup Junkie will host a series of events in northwest Arkansas as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, which runs from Nov. 13-16. read more >
UAMS BioVentures Gets $3M for Health Tech Program
BioVentures LLC gets a nearly $3 million grant to support entrepreneurs from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. read more >
Authenticity is Key (Marta Loyd On Life & Leading)
Without authenticity, you risk lack of trust by people who look to you for leadership. read more >
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‘Maybe It Was Utah’ (Editorial)
If Arkansas wants to transform itself economically, it will first need a plan. read more >
Verizon Files Lawsuit Against Windstream Over Alleged Tariff Breach
The lawsuit named more than a dozen Windstream subsidiaries of Windstream Holdings II LLC of Little Rock. read more >
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 >
by Lara Farrar -
NWA Tech Summit Celebrates 10 Years
The Northwest Arkansas Technology Summit drew a record crowd for its 10th conference last week at the Rogers Convention Center. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Alice Walton School of Medicine to Focus on Innovative Tech
Two representatives from the medical school spoke at the NWA Tech Summit in Rogers about the school’s technology plans, including 3D anatomy technology. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Windstream Names Paul Sunu As President, CEO
Windstream Holdings of Little Rock announces a new president and CEO, Paul H. Sunu, who takes over effective immediately. read more >
by Lance Turner -
The Case for Mentorship (Barry Goldberg on Leadership)
A mentor program at a company can develop new talent and increase its impact and effectiveness. read more >
by Barry Goldberg -
Alliance Claims $1.3B in Arkansas Impact
The Arkansas Research Alliance is a nonprofit that addresses the state’s need to attract, retain and recognize research talent. read more >
by Lara Farrar -
Insight Enterprises Opens New Conway Facility
Digital transformation firm Insight Enterprises celebrated the opening of its new 18,200 SF office in Conway. The space will serve as a hub for the Fortune 500 company's operations in the region. read more >
RTX, Rafael to Build $33M Missile Facility in East Camden
The new manufacturing facility is expected to begin operations in 2025 and will build missiles for defense systems in the U.S. and Israel. read more >
by Lara Farrar -
JTS of Little Rock Announces 11 New Hires (Movers & Shakers)
The 11 new employees will join the employee benefits and human resources consulting firm based in Little Rock. read more >
Bitcoin Mining Outcry Comes to a Crescendo
Concerned citizens in DeWitt are fighting plans for more bitcoin mining, and state Sen. Bryan King, R-Green Forest, and Arkansas Rice Growers Association Chair Kenneth Graves have joined their cause. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
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