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…
by - July 23, 2023 9:41 am
With a big fintech summit on the horizon, state and local leaders in Arkansas are preparing to capitalize on tech and banking leaders from around the globe descending on the…
by - July 19, 2023 3:59 pm
Springdale-based Tyson Foods’ venture capital arm known as Tyson Ventures held a pitch event July 11 to scout for startups focusing on sustainability issues with which the food processing giant…
by - July 13, 2023 8:30 am
Fort Smith Center for Economic Development and the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Foundation announced July 12 an investment of nearly $200,000 for use as seed funds to help…
by - July 11, 2023 11:52 am
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) is expanding its focus on small business and entrepreneurship by restructuring its Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development Division. AEDC will consolidate resources across the…
by - July 11, 2023 9:33 am
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) awarded the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) $1 million to fund outreach for the commission’s Affordable Connectivity Program, which will help ensure that…
