by - August 31, 2022 11:33 am
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has created four new schools to combine the leadership and academic programs of several smaller departments into schools that better align with the…
by - August 31, 2022 11:17 am
This month, in my hometown of Little Rock, The Venture Center hosted the inaugural VenCent FinTech Summit, which brought together leaders in the banking industry, as well as entrepreneurs and…
by - August 30, 2022 8:00 pm
Ron Witherspoon was named Tuesday (Aug. 30) as the new local bank president and CEO for Arvest Bank in Little Rock, which includes parts of central and southwest Arkansas, effective…
by - August 29, 2022 9:44 pm
Little Rock-based Westrock Coffee Co. announced Monday (Aug. 29) the closing of its business combination transaction with Riverview Acquisition Corp. In connection with the closing of the transaction, Westrock Coffee…
by - August 29, 2022 9:17 pm
Scientists at Arkansas Children’s Research Institute and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia will use $9.7 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to conduct a first-of-its-kind study to…
by - August 25, 2022 8:23 pm
Argenta Community Theater (ACT) announced plans for the October grand opening of ACT II, a new education facility for children and adults interested in performing and technical arts. Four doors…
by - August 24, 2022 2:47 pm
GoTextbooks recently acquired a warehouse that will help create more than 200 jobs in the Little Rock area, the company announced Wednesday (Aug. 24). This will be GoTextbooks’ second facility…
by - August 24, 2022 1:34 pm
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received $3.4 million in funding from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to study acute and delayed injuries caused…
by - August 23, 2022 5:17 pm
Little Rock-based Forge Institute received Tuesday (Aug. 23) a $999,650 grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration to assist small businesses in combatting cybersecurity threats. The funding will enable Forge…
by - August 22, 2022 6:35 pm
Arkansas Foodbank announced Monday (Aug. 22) the appointment of Brian Burton, a native Arkansan, as CEO effective October 10. Burton succeeds current CEO Rhonda Sanders. He brings over 25 years…
by - August 17, 2022 5:33 pm
The Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) announced Wednesday (Aug. 17) the 2022 Six Bridges Book Festival roster and several additional highlights. The 19th annual Festival runs October 20-30, featuring more…
by - August 16, 2022 9:43 am
The University of Arkansas Little Rock has created a new concentration in clinical biology to help prepare students for jobs in the health care and medical fields and for advanced…
by - August 15, 2022 9:07 am
The University of Central Arkansas has received a $549,537 grant from the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council (ANCRC) to be used for updating and renovating McAlister Hall. The renovation…
by - August 10, 2022 11:00 am
Financial technology giant FIS and The Venture Center announced Wednesday (Aug. 10) the 10 companies selected for the 2022 FIS Fintech Accelerator program. The program based in Little Rock provides…
by - August 7, 2022 3:04 pm
Dr. Suzzette Goldmon has participated in many leadership programs. When she was selected to take part in a program at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government (HKS) she…
by - August 3, 2022 9:43 am
Drive-thru coffee concept, 7 Brew, will open its first Little Rock location at 11100 N. Rodney Parham Rd., the site of the former Shorty Small’s. The new location will open…
by - August 2, 2022 7:11 pm
Discount retail chain Dollar General announced Tuesday (Aug. 2) a new initiative in Little Rock to provide fresh fruits and vegetables at 10 of its area stores. The effort is…
by - August 2, 2022 6:55 pm
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) announced Tuesday (Aug. 2) that its College of Public Health has received a $1 million grant for research from the United States…
by - August 2, 2022 6:39 pm
Arkansas-based ABC Fitness Solutions has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Glofox, a fitness management platform servicing boutique gyms and studios, the two companies announced Tuesday (Aug. 2). The…
by - July 31, 2022 10:23 am
Wayne Miller, executive director of The Venture Center, said for all of the pandemic’s negatives, there was some inspiration. “I think that the pandemic did inspire some entrepreneurship. You know…
