by - October 8, 2015 5:21 pm
Venture Center Marks Progress, Programs After First Year
When the Little Rock-based Venture Center launched in May 2014, the organization hit the ground running.
Startups / Technology
by - October 8, 2015 5:37 am
Startup Talk: Most Americans Say Digital Revolution Has Improved Their Lives
Editor’s note: Each Thursday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Startup Talk,” a round-up of startup, technology and entrepreneurial news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free…
by - October 7, 2015 8:18 am
Martin Thoma: Coffee Teaches Branding, Again
Branding expert Martin Thoma says everything he ever needed to know about branding was learned from a cup of coffee.
by - October 6, 2015 9:56 am
Techtober Kicks Off With BlueMix And Creative Cocktails
This week marks the first full week of Techtober in Arkansas. Techtober is an emphasis on tech events in Arkansas during the month of October. Some of this week’s events…
by - October 5, 2015 7:36 pm
STEM Education Is The Future, According To Industry Leaders And Teachers
Mallory Jordan with our content partner, KAIT Region 8 News, reports: Educators and businesses collided at Arkansas State University Monday at the Think Tank for STEM Partnership Conference. Kindergarten through…
by - October 5, 2015 3:31 pm
SAS Boss: Arkansas Education System Needs More Innovation, More STEM Focus
The CEO of data analytics software giant SAS told a roomful of state business leaders that S.T.E.M. education and innovation were keys to unlocking Arkansas’ economic future.
by - October 5, 2015 3:02 pm
Meet Alia Borroho: This Girl Can Now Code
Undeterred, determined and tenacious, Alia Borroho has overcome obstacle after obstacle in her quest to become a code developer.
by - October 5, 2015 12:04 pm
1 Million Cups Preview: John Chamberlin Discusses Techtoberfest
With the launch of Techtober, technology investor John Chamberlin will speak Oct. 7 at 1 Million Cups about Techtober and the events slated for the month of October and November….
by - October 4, 2015 10:31 pm
ASU Hosts Eighth Annual Fall Business Plan Competition
Arkansas State University’s College of Business will host its eighth annual Fall Business Plan Competition. The business proposal plan and entry forms are due by October 8th. The final round…
by - October 3, 2015 2:19 pm
NanoMech Launches A Transport Division
Springdale-based NanoMech recently launched its own transport division to address the trucking and railroad industry requirements for increased sustainability, performance, reliability and efficiency. The division incorporates NanoMech’s lineup of products aimed at…
by - October 3, 2015 7:44 am
Weekend Digest: The New Time Slot Edition
Talk Business & Politics with Roby Brock moves back a half-hour to 9:30 a.m. on KATV Ch. 7 starting this Sunday. Read our TV preview and a round-up of interesting news in this week’s digest.
by - October 2, 2015 3:07 pm
Gov. Hutchinson Briefs Reporters On Cuba Trip, Looks Forward To Trade But Urges Caution
Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Friday afternoon he believes his trip to Cuba will open doors for future and near-term trade, travel and cultural exchanges, but urged caution against moving too quickly.
by - October 2, 2015 9:53 am
Arkansas Tax Coffers Still Overflowing In Q1, Sales And Use Tax Collections Jump 8%
Arkansas revenue collections hit a minor blip in September as general tax revenues were slightly below a year ago, but Arkansas is still in good stead with tax coffers up…
by - October 1, 2015 5:09 pm
Wal-Mart Gears Up For Baby-Related Sales In Effort To Win Millennial Dollars
In recent months, Walmart Stores has made a big effort toward introducing expanded baby departments in select supercenter and neighborhood market stores. After listening to parents across the country, the…
by - October 1, 2015 12:56 pm
Southwest Power Pool Grows Network, Adds Colorado System Operator To Grid System
Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is expanding its fast-growing regional transmission network with the integration of a Colorado-based power marketer that provides a large volume of hydroelectric power to utilities across…
by - September 30, 2015 12:33 pm
DRA To Spearhead Economic Development And Resilience Workshops
A series of 32 technical assistance trainings to help mayors, county executives, other elected officials, and economic developers strengthen local economic development and build resilient communities will kick off in…
by - September 30, 2015 12:25 pm
Hytrol, Jonesboro Chamber To Host Manufacturing Day Events, Highlights Tek Starz Camp
Hytrol Conveyor Company Inc. and the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce are teaming up on Oct. 1 to host an event honoring local manufacturers. The Manufacturing Day event will be…
by - September 30, 2015 7:26 am
Arkansas-based Pedisand Seeks To Be QVC Sprout’s Big Idea
Arkansas-based startup Pedisand has been announced as a competitor in QVC Sprout’s Big Idea Competition. The competition was announced on NBC’s Today Show on Wednesday morning to a national audience…
by - September 29, 2015 9:39 pm
1 Million Cups Preview: Patrick Anderson Of Paxor Medical
One of the newest members of The Venture Center’s Fall Pre-Accelerator program, Patrick Anderson of Paxor Medical, will present at 1 Million Cups Little Rock this week.
by - September 29, 2015 12:55 am
Three Questions with Leslie Moore from Collective Creative & Consulting
Leslie Moore is a designer and the owner of Collective Creative & Consulting in Jonesboro. Moore is an experienced designer with numerous ADDY awards, a contributor to Steven Heller’s New…