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A Personal Warning (Gwen Moritz Commentary)
A scam victim ignored warnings from her bankers, and bankers need to understand why.
by Gwen Moritz -
A 20,000-SF nonprofit retail center is in motion after two land deals totaling $3.87 million.
What businesses need to know about the Corporate Transparency Act.
He has more than two decades of experience in compliance standards, technology and network security management.
Zenwork and Social Security Administration Reach Agreement to Restore E-Filing Access
The Fayetteville tax software firm sued the agency last week, alleging that its access was suspended without explanation and without an opportunity to appeal the move. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Uniti Announces Long-Haul Fiber Contract Award with Large Hyperscaler
Uniti has won a 20-year contract to build more than 130 miles of multi-conduit and fiber infrastructure between Montgomery and Cuba, Alabama. read more >
Inuvo Projects Record Q4 Revenue of $26M
The earnings still need to be confirmed by an auditor, but if accurate, will mark the highest quarterly revenue in the company's history. read more >
Zenwork of Fayetteville Sues Social Security Administration Over E-Filing Suspension
The tax compliance software firm alleges that it received no explanation for the suspension and was not given an opportunity to appeal. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Tom Zawacki Named Chief Growth Officer at Acxiom
As chief growth officer, Zawacki will aim to unlock new markets and revenue opportunities by delivering acquisition and retention solutions. read more >
Eric Peterson Named President of BioVentures
Peterson has held the president position on an interim basis since March 2024. He was previously named executive vice president in 2022. read more >
Arkansas Joins $80M Enforcement Action Against Cash App Parent Company
Arkansas will receive nearly $1.8 million as part of a settlement with Block, Inc. for violations of Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering laws. read more >
TCW Invests $8M to Connect Magnolia With Fiber Internet
The company plans to bring high-speed fiber internet service to all homes and businesses in Magnolia by the end of the year. read more >
Arkansas Securities Department Joins $20M Settlement with Mortgage Servicing Company
Arkansas will receive $109,006 after state financial regulators reached a $20 million settlement with Bayview Asset Management and its affiliates following a major data breach. read more >
Arkansas Global Cycling Accelerator Launches in Bentonville
Startup Junkie Foundation and UA's Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program have launched a 10-week accelerator program to support 10 international startups developing cycling technology. read more >
Getty Images Buying Shutterstock to Create $3.7B Visual Content Company
The merger comes at a time when companies that use still images are facing increased competition from images generated by artificial intelligence. read more >
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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 >
Small Businesses Brace for Potentially Disruptive TikTok Ban
Though TikTok has been around only since 2016, small businesses use the platform in a variety of ways, from growing a customer base to advertising and marketing, as well as selling goods directly from the site. read more >
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Startup Junkie Renews Economic Development Contract with Fayetteville
Startup Junkie has renewed its partnership with Fayetteville through 2026 to provide free entrepreneurial resources and programming, with an added focus on supporting underserved entrepreneurs and the arts community. read more >
RightFiber Announces $5M Expansion to El Dorado
RightFiber is investing $5 million to bring high-speed fiber optic internet to El Dorado, with construction set to complete in the summer of 2025. read more >
AEDC Awards $2M to 11 Local Startup Accelerators
Funds are aimed at encouraging the development of technological products and services. Recipients include Startup Junkie, The Venture Center and Forge Institute. read more >
Arkansas’ French Hill to be Next Chairman of the US House Financial Services Committee
U.S. Rep. French Hill has won the GOP steering committee's endorsement to become the next chair of the House Financial Services Committee, bringing experience as a former community banker to the role. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
UA Little Rock Names Marla Johnson as Inaugural Tech Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Tech entrepreneur Marla Johnson has joined UA Little Rock as its first technology entrepreneur-in-residence, bringing more than 30 years of experience to expand the university's entrepreneurship and technology programs. read more >
Be Pro Be Proud Expands Leadership Team
Be Pro Be Proud has expanded its leadership team with a new business development manager, marketing manager, special events manager and state director for Alabama. read more >
Uniti-Windstream Merger Could Close Early, CFO Says
Uniti has secured 14 of the 18 required state public utility commission approvals and recently received Department of Justice clearance, CFO Paul Bullington said. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
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