by - September 27, 2023 9:36 am
The Fort Smith and Benton County Boys & Girls Clubs today have opened two technology-filled Innovation Labs made possible by a $40,000-grant from Cox Communications that will benefit hundreds of…
by - September 26, 2023 11:27 am
More than 2,000 attendees are expected to attend the 2023 Northwest Arkansas Technology Summit, Director Kris Adams said. The summit will convene at the Rogers Convention Center from Oct. 29…
by - September 25, 2023 10:59 am
Rogers-based supply chain software company SupplyPike recently established a strategic partnership with krunchbox, which offers point-of-sale data management and analytics. The collaboration is expected to improve the dispute-resolution process between…
by - September 21, 2023 11:43 am
Bentonville-based logistics technology startup FR8relay was recently selected to pitch in the Energy and Logistics Challenge at the Operational Energy and Logistics Summit 2023 in Honolulu. The pitch provided an…
by - September 21, 2023 11:34 am
Bentonville-based Cartwheel Startup Studio recently partnered with Chicago-based software developer Strategic Systems International (SSI) to launch a manufacturing technology startup in Bentonville. Quantis provides software as a service to improve…
by - September 20, 2023 11:29 am
Conway-based data marketer Acxiom named John Watkins as its new Chief Operating Officer. The company said his addition will elevate Acxiom’s global operational capabilities for scaling, innovative breakthroughs, and transformative…
by - September 20, 2023 10:45 am
The Venture Center, in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Arkansas District Office, announced Tuesday (Sept. 19) applications are open for the Veteran Owned Small Business Accelerator. This initiative…
by - September 13, 2023 8:35 pm
A UA Little Rock professor and students are part of a university startup that has received a $2.2 million grant to develop an advanced artificial-intelligence automation and rapid-recovery hardware to…
by - September 7, 2023 8:51 am
Residents in Northwest Arkansas can apply for funding to start a business through an idea accelerator program — but time is running out. Heartland Forward of Bentonville and Washington, D.C.-based…
by - September 6, 2023 10:21 am
Tyson Foods is partnering with Gatik to test autonomous middle-mile product shipments. Gatik’s autonomous trucks will allow Tyson to move frozen products between Northwest Arkansas distribution centers and storage facilities….
by - August 31, 2023 6:59 pm
An Arkansas law requiring an age-verification process before minors could access social media sites has been blocked by U.S. District Court Judge Timothy Brooks. The law, the Social Media Safety…
by - August 27, 2023 8:11 am
Artificial intelligence (AI) is disrupting the modern world and most notably in the digital sphere. The cybercrime threats that have existed in the digital world have become more powerful and…
by - August 13, 2023 9:04 am
Kansas City, Mo.-based Right to Start, a national nonprofit to advance entrepreneurship, is hosting a Northwest Arkansas summit on Aug. 22. The “Celebration of Entrepreneurship” will take place from 10…
by - August 13, 2023 6:01 am
The Conductor, funded in partnership with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, kicked off the seventh cohort of the 10X Growth Accelerator, a 14-week program that offers intensive support and resources…
by - August 3, 2023 11:38 am
Ritter Communications announced Thursday (Aug. 3) a $3.5 million investment that brings RightFiber services to select neighborhoods in Marion, Ark. The service uses 100% fiber optic technology to deliver reliable…
by - July 28, 2023 11:18 am
On May 2, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) ceased negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). Chief among their concerns was the rise of artificial…
by - July 27, 2023 2:04 pm
Entrepreneur Ti King wanted to organize a festival to recognize, educate and grow the podcast community in Arkansas. He wanted to model it after RTX Austin, a gaming and internet…
by - July 27, 2023 1:48 pm
Seven Arkansas State University faculty members have received Kays Foundation grants to provide support for their projects during the 2023-24 academic year. The board of directors of the Kays Foundation…
by - July 25, 2023 11:32 am
Forge Institute announced Tuesday (July 25) that Acxiom, a global leader in customer intelligence and marketing technology solutions, is sponsoring its Forge Fellowship program, building upon their longtime partnership. This…
by - July 25, 2023 7:17 am
Bentonville software firm Nuqleous has secured a $26 million investment from Blue Ladder Capital. The company announced the details Tuesday (July 25). Founded earlier this year by Garrett Levey and…
