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 >
She previously was director of operations of the financial institution. read more >
Utah, with its emphasis on research, entrepreneurship and quality of life, has become one of the top states for high-tech industries. Arkansas is looking to borrow from the western state's playbook. read more >
The Forge Institute's Fellowship program provides veterans with skills to work in cybersecurity. Acxiom is its first corporate sponsor. read more >
He has also joined the bank’s senior management team. read more >
The project is supported by a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. read more >
Computer science is not just a career pathway, it's part of every single aspect of our world. read more >
The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday said it's still against the proposal. read more >
The nonprofit is looking to conduct 260 assessments for at least 130 small businesses in Arkansas. read more >
DeAnna Smith successfully completed the training and examination necessary to earn the Professional in Human Resources certification. read more >
The funds are being provided through the U.S Small Business Administration. read more >
She has been appointed associate vice president for academic affairs. read more >
The funds will support training in cybersecurity, transportation, manufacturing and more. read more >
Educators and others in the state are collaborating to fill the talent gap accompanying the growing demand for cybersecurity professionals. read more >
The programs will improve the state's labor pool and provide a recruiting pipeline for the military. read more >
Jason B. Hendren, a partner at Hall Booth Smith PC of Atlanta, will oversee the law firm’s new office in Rogers. read more >
The new group's goals include creating “a strategic regional industry cluster in emerging technologies" and aid the creation of more tech jobs. read more >
What do North Little Rock’s First Orion and the nonprofit Forge Institute in Little Rock have in common? They’re both building the tech talent pipeline in Arkansas, albeit differently. read more >
The grant will allow the Forge Institute to offer its seven-week information technology/cyber fundamentals and 14-week cyber training bootcamp courses for free to more than 50 people. read more >
Louis Alderman has been promoted to vice president of national operations by Staley Technologies of Little Rock. read more >
