Forge Institute of Little Rock, the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock announced Tuesday a partnership to advance applied research in areas that support our national defense, including cybersecurity. read more >
Former presidential candidate and Forbes Media Chairman Steve Forbes spoke about federal pandemic aid, the need for fewer restrictions on it, business survival and market futures last week as part of a new webcast series presented by Arkansas Business. read more >
I am no constitutional scholar, but the deadly insurrection against Congress for doing its constitutional duty and subsequent fallout proves that even the president of the United States didn’t understand the constitutional process by which he was elected (and then sent packing). read more >
While the deadly viral pandemic is far more serious than a cartoon, the social and economic impact of COVID-19 has indeed reduced many norms to mere fragments: smithereens! read more >
Grant Downer has been hired to work in the business development/custom software solutions area of Mainstream Technologies in Little Rock. read more >
Technology continues to evolve, and the pandemic has shown us more than ever that the reliance on technology is here to stay. read more >
Aaron Gamewell, chairman and CEO of SBS CyberSecurity, passed away Wednesday in his hometown of Little Rock following his battle with cancer. read more >
Alston Construction Co. of Collierville, Tennessee, took out a $105 million building permit on Dec. 29 for an Amazon fulfillment center at 13001 U.S. 70 in North Little Rock. read more >
Corporations and industry groups have donated at least $170 million in recent years to Republicans who rejected President-elect Joe Biden's victory over President Donald Trump, according to a new report by a government watchdog group. read more >
Staley Technologies of Little Rock announces its merger with POSitive Solutions Group of Williamston, Michigan. read more >
Walmart announced Monday the creation of a new fintech startup designed to develop and offer “modern, innovative and affordable financial solutions.” read more >
Lawrence Whitman, dean of the Donaghey College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, and his wife, Heidi Whitman, administrative coordinator for the Arkansas District Export Council, have made a planned gift currently valued at $50,000 to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. read more >
Henry Torres has been named the inaugural vice president for information technology and chief information officer for the Arkansas State University System. read more >
PCA Technology Solutions in Little Rock has come to an agreement with Hazel Hart of Hart & Co. in Fordyce that expands its reach into south Arkansas. read more >
A 160-SF clean room for biomanufacturing is set to open this quarter or next at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, spurred by NuShores Biosciences LLC opening one of its own in west Little Rock a few months back. read more >
Greg McKinney, CFO of Bank OZK of Little Rock, and Richard Bell, president and CEO of Bell & Co. of North Little Rock, receive lifetime achievement awards during a live webcast on Dec. 15 from Little Rock. read more >
Jerry Adams, president of the Arkansas Research Alliance, announced this week the promotion of Bryan Barnhouse to CEO. read more >
With COVID-19 vaccinations on the horizon, employers have the opportunity to think through whether vaccines should be mandatory or at the discretion of the employees. There are also legal implications to wiegh. read more >
State and local officials joined Carvana of Tempe, Arizona, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday to mark the grand opening of the company’s $40 million vehicle inspection and distribution center in West Memphis. read more >
In the COVID-19 era, there are considerations employers should keep in mind about employee business and personal travel, including employee safety and claim avoidance. read more >
