by - September 21, 2020 5:52 pm
Little Rock-based Windstream Holdings has finalized its debt restructuring out of bankruptcy, emerged as a privately-held company, and redesigned its corporate logo. The communications and software company said it has…
by - September 21, 2020 5:07 pm
While the deal for Oracle and Walmart to take a combined 20% stake in a U.S. based TikTok Global has not yet been approved, analysts are saying Walmart could be…
by - September 21, 2020 10:00 am
Fayetteville technology startup WattGlass is one of eight companies worldwide chosen to showcase its cutting edge ideas as part of a global Danish accelerator program called Urbantech. Urbantech’s program brings…
by - September 19, 2020 10:08 pm
Walmart said Saturday (Sept. 19) it continues to work on the final agreements to purchase a 7.5% stake in video-sharing platform TikTok Global as well as enter into commercial agreements…
by - September 19, 2020 9:50 am
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center has several free webinars for business owners regarding tips and ideas on how to process the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Four…
by - September 16, 2020 9:10 pm
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC), based at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, is offering a new webinar series and free business consulting for college…
by - September 16, 2020 3:29 pm
The National Science Foundation has awarded a grant to medical device startup Lapovations LLC of Fayetteville. The funding of $999,429 is a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II grant….
by - September 16, 2020 11:12 am
With deep connections to Northwest Arkansas, software and technology entrepreneur and angel investor Kenny Tomlin of Texas has his eyes on the region to expand one of his newest ventures….
by - September 16, 2020 8:28 am
The Venture Center, based in Little Rock, recently took home the top prize in the Best Fintech Accelerator/Incubator category at the second annual Finovate Awards. The Venture Center bested four…
by - September 14, 2020 11:28 am
Walmart said late Sunday (Sept. 13) in a filing with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission the retail and technology giant remains interested in TikTok, although a partnership offer with…
by - September 9, 2020 12:27 pm
Walmart has launched a pilot program with Flytrex using drones to deliver groceries and household essentials in Fayetteville, N.C., according to a blog posted Wednesday (Sept. 9) by Tom Ward,…
by - September 9, 2020 11:35 am
Conway-based The Conductor has partnered with Main Street Arkansas to provide Level Up, a small business support program for rural entrepreneurs impacted by COVID-19. This project is funded by a…
by - September 8, 2020 8:13 am
HealthTech Arkansas announced the five early-stage companies selected for the 2020 HealthTech Arkansas healthcare accelerator. The accelerator is supported by 11 Arkansas healthcare organizations, including Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Arkansas Heart…
by - September 4, 2020 3:14 pm
Electric cooperatives and their subsidiaries are now eligible to apply for an Arkansas Rural Connect (ARC) grant to build out broadband in rural Arkansas, the Arkansas Department of Commerce announced…
by - September 2, 2020 3:44 pm
Nearly $400,000 has been invested in the first esports gaming center in Northwest Arkansas. The Grid Esports is set to open in Fayetteville in late September. GMS Esports Enterprises, a…
by - September 2, 2020 9:54 am
The Conductor, funded in partnership with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission and Metova, Inc., “launched” its fourth cohort of the 10X Growth Accelerator, a 14-week program that includes a peer-driven…
by - September 1, 2020 1:55 pm
The Central Arkansas Angel Network is expanding statewide with a new name. Now called the Ark Angel Alliance, the Conway-based investment capital group will be working with companies in all…
by - August 27, 2020 2:43 pm
Retail giant Walmart is partnering with tech giant Microsoft on a bid for the Chinese-owned video app known as TikTok. The news was first reported Thursday (Aug. 27) by CNBC….
by - August 21, 2020 4:49 pm
The Arkansas Department of Commerce awarded the city of Hazen $1,900,000 from its Arkansas Rural Connect (ARC) broadband grant program. The city will work in partnership with Aristotle Unified Communications…
by - August 18, 2020 4:21 pm
LaunchCode, the St. Louis nonprofit that places aspiring computer programmers with jobs in the industry, has launched its flagship course in Northwest Arkansas. LC101 is LaunchCode’s introduction to computer programming…
