Technology

TCBY Founder Frank Hickingbotham Among 2026 Arkansas Business of the Year Honorees

Hickingbotham will be recognized along with more than 25 top businesses and nonprofits from around the state.

by Arkansas Business Staff - December 8, 2025, 10:46am

AEDC Awards $2M to 12 Startup Accelerator Programs

December 8, 2025, 9:49am

The grants will fund business and technology programs hosted by organizations like Startup Junkie and The Venture Center.

Cybersecurity Training & Commitment (Chris Wright Commentary)

December 8, 2025, 12:00am

Cybersecurity training should go beyond simply reading an email and checking a box to complete a course, practice and proactiveness are better approaches to keeping staff ready for anything.

The Mighty Rib: A Food Blog Sustained by Passion, Not Profit

December 8, 2025, 12:00am

Kevin Shalin says he’s not paid a dime, nor does he accept free meals, for his posts. And therein lies his influence on the local dining scene.

Uniti Details Fiber Milestones Ahead of 2026 Revenue Growth

In its latest quarterly earnings release, Uniti Inc. detailed a set of milestones that signal a new era of fiber-focused growth. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - December 1, 2025, 12:00am

Banking & Finance / Business Services / Education

Arkansas Accounting Firms Turn to AI for Efficiency

The accounting industry has welcomed AI assistance — and while it won't do the whole job, the help it brings is a game changer. read more >

by Chloe McGehee - December 1, 2025, 12:00am

Energy / Industry / Technology

Entergy Arkansas Pushes $1.6B Jefferson Power Station to Boost Jobs and Energy

The 754-megawatt gas-burning plant could be online by 2029. read more >

by Kyle Massey - November 24, 2025, 12:00am

Banking & Finance / Industry / Investments

If You Build It … (Craig Douglass Commentary)

While AI is becoming more commonplace in businesses across the globe, only time will tell if there will be a return on such a heavy investment into the technology. read more >

by Craig Douglass - November 24, 2025, 12:00am

Government & Politics / Investments / Manufacturing

US Steel CEO Reveals More Details on Next Arkansas Project

The steel giant's new direct reduced iron plant in Osceola and planned upgrades for grain-oriented steel represent another $3 billion investment in Arkansas. read more >

by Chloe McGehee - November 18, 2025, 3:59pm

Construction / Energy / Technology

Future Data Centers Are Driving Up Forecasts for Energy Demand. States Want Proof They’ll Get Built

Utilities are producing eye-popping forecasts about the amount of electricity they'll need to power massive new data centers that are feeding the fast-growing AI economy. But the forecasts are setting off alarm bells about whether they can be trusted. read more >

by Associated Press - November 17, 2025, 10:15am

Education / Energy / Manufacturing

University of Arkansas Opens First-of-its-Kind Semiconductor Fabrication Facility

The University of Arkansas has opened its Multi-User Silicon Carbide Facility (MUSiC), the only openly accessible fabrication facility of its kind in the United States. Silicon carbide (SiC) is a […] read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - November 17, 2025, 7:45am

Banking & Finance / Business Services / Legal

Smart Eye Technology Advances Biometric Security with New Patent

The Bentonville-based company has secured its third patent in the realm of biometrics and cybersecurity. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - November 17, 2025, 12:00am

Health Care / Technology

Digital Divide Widens for Rural Arkansas Hospitals

AI has been welcomed in hospitals across the country and rural hospitals could be the greatest to benefit, but only if the technology is more accessible. read more >

by Chloe McGehee - November 17, 2025, 12:00am

Health Care / Technology

Mercy Advances AI Nursing Tool, Collaborates With Microsoft

The tool uses AI to document nursing observations and send information to a patient’s electronic health record. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - November 10, 2025, 10:59am

Construction / Education / Manufacturing

A-State Builds Pathways Between Classrooms and Careers with New CREST Center

With the rising need for a variety of industry skills, A-State has a new approach where anyone, not just students, can learn something new to help them advance in the workforce. read more >

by Chloe McGehee - November 10, 2025, 12:00am

Education / Technology

Arkansas Universities Partner with Google for AI Training

Google's offerings include certificates through three to six months of online study in numerous fields that include cybersecurity, data analytics, digital marketing and IT support. read more >

by Marty Cook - November 10, 2025, 12:00am

Business Services / Media & Marketing / Public Companies

Inuvo Cuts Q3 Expenses, Narrows Loss to $1.7M

Shares of the Little Rock marketing technology provider fell sharply on Thursday. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - November 6, 2025, 6:05pm

Education / Government & Politics / Health Care

Arkansas Applies for $1B in Federal Rural Health Funding, Unveils Major Health Plan

The proposal targets workforce shortages, telehealth expansion, chronic disease management, medical education and emergency services modernization. read more >

by Chloe McGehee - November 5, 2025, 7:36pm

Banking & Finance / Health Care / Investments

Startups, Investors Convene at Onward FX Venture Capital Summit

More than 800 startups applied to attend the Onward FX summit in Little Rock last week, with 100 chosen to participate. read more >

by Chloe McGehee - November 5, 2025, 10:11am

Uniti Group Inc. headquarters in Little Rock. The Uniti-Windstream merger was valued at $13.4 billion. [Emma Mayes]

Business Services / Technology

Uniti Reports Record Q3 Income, Spike in Expenses Driven by Windstream Merger

The company reported vastly different earnings compared to a year ago, reflecting the combined business operations with Windstream. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - November 4, 2025, 10:52am

Business Services / Construction / Technology

HFA Architecture + Engineering Enters Science & Tech Sector With Acquisition of Boston Firm

It's the second acquisition the company has announced in the past three months. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - November 4, 2025, 10:25am

Banking & Finance / Business Services / Investments

Miles Stephens and Bill Dillard III Talk Strategy and Innovation at Onward FX Panel

Two of Arkansas' biggest legacy companies are focused on empowering employees, building trust and pursuing long-term value. read more >

by Chloe McGehee - November 3, 2025, 2:30pm

Government & Politics / Insurance / Legal

Bentonville Attorney’s Startup LexMed Raises $1M

LexMed uses artificial intelligence to help lawyers handle Social Security disability claims. read more >

by Mark Friedman - November 3, 2025, 12:00am

Banking & Finance

Before CEO’s Arrest, Evolve Bank Pitched a Fintech Comeback Story

The troubled West Memphis bank had been setting the stage for a rebound from litigation, regulatory enforcement and a data breach. read more >

by Griffin Coop - October 27, 2025, 12:00am

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