by - February 1, 2022 3:48 pm
Ritter Communications has hired Mark McHale as vice president of public affairs and community relations. In his role, McHale is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with federal, state, and…
by - January 25, 2022 11:18 am
The 2022 cybercrime economy is now worth at least $1.2 trillion, according to economists. That makes it the 15th largest economy in the world, by International Monetary Fund estimates. It…
by - January 23, 2022 12:32 pm
State leaders and officials in the technology sector saw growth in cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence and greater digital access among other advancements in 2021, and expect to see continued growth in…
by - January 19, 2022 7:57 am
Fort Smith-based shipping and logistics company ArcBest has invested $25 million in Phantom Auto, a Silicon Valley-based provider of remote vehicle operation software. According to an ArcBest news release Wednesday…
by - January 12, 2022 10:47 am
Business consultant Cureate and Forge Inc., a revolving community loan fund in Arkansas, recently completed an eight-week business development program for food and beverage entrepreneurs in Northwest Arkansas, and applications…
by - January 12, 2022 9:51 am
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) in partnership with The Venture Center, and the state of Arkansas officially unveiled its fourth annual ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator cohort during a virtual…
by - January 11, 2022 9:05 am
WeWork Labs Northwest Arkansas recently relocated from its initial location in downtown Bentonville to a larger space that’s also home to other organizations, including The Collaborative. Chandler Abbott, WeWork Labs…
by - January 10, 2022 8:28 am
After the death of a close friend in 2020, Fayetteville entrepreneur Jen Adair wanted to do something to honor her memory but wasn’t sure what. The answer was an online…
by - January 4, 2022 4:11 pm
A cyber attack on Crawford County government computers left county offices in a jam over the holidays. County computers were attacked Dec. 26 by malicious software that can prevent access…
by - January 3, 2022 8:20 am
Arkansas-based Edafio Technology Partners, the state’s largest managed services provider (MSP), announced Monday (Jan. 3) private equity investment from M/C Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm. Edafio did not disclose…
by - January 2, 2022 9:58 am
San Francisco-based crowdfunding company Wefunder recently opened a Northwest Arkansas location as it seeks to build a presence in underserved markets across the central United States. Kate Lynn, NWA/Tulsa lead…
by - December 27, 2021 3:36 pm
Massachusetts-based nonprofit Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) has selected two cohorts for its first business accelerator programs in Northwest Arkansas, giving young startups the chance to take their business to the…
by - December 18, 2021 12:06 pm
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC), based at UA Little Rock, has created a Startup Team to help new entrepreneurs bring business ideas to life. The Startup…
by - December 16, 2021 3:14 pm
Arkansas-based Westrock Coffee Co. announced Thursday (Dec. 16) it would expand operations with a facility in Conway. When fully built, the plant will be the largest facility of its type…
by - December 12, 2021 3:26 pm
Lou McAlister, CEO of Little Rock-based Broadband Development Group, has been tasked by the Arkansas Legislature to help create a master plan for expanding broadband Internet across the state. Already,…
by - December 10, 2021 9:09 am
The Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA) announced Thursday (Dec. 9) the induction of eight new members to the ARA Academy of Scholars and Fellows. This cohort is a combination of two…
by - December 8, 2021 10:09 am
Acxiom gifted the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas (WFA) $100,000 for its Girls of Promise initiative. The Girls of Promise initiative provides opportunities and mentors in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics…
by - December 7, 2021 11:09 am
RealResponse, a feedback and anonymous reporting platform for athletic organizations, announced a partnership Monday (Dec. 6) with the University of Arkansas. The partnership gives Razorback athletes a way to communicate…
by - December 6, 2021 10:57 am
Errin Stanger has been named director of Winrock’s Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub. Stanger has been part of the Hub team since its founding in 2014. She has served in numerous…
by - December 3, 2021 7:40 am
Online retailers struggle to manage analytics from different shopping channels such as Shopify, Amazon, Walmart, Instacart, Facebook, and Google. Bold Strategies, an e-commerce marketing agency based in Rogers, has introduced…
