Five on Friday, April 13
April 13, 2018Whether or not you consider Friday the 13th an unlucky day, we’re here to it liven up with some stories you might have missed around the Internet. If it’s getting stormy where you are, stay safe!
1. Tyson CTO Brings Silicon Valley to Northwest Arkansas
The Wall Street Journal “Executives say technology such as data analytics and cloud computing will help it move faster, better predict demand and spur innovation from the C-suite down to the farms that raise its chickens.”
2. The Workforce Dilemma
Craftsmanship Quarterly “In the tiny, mountain town of Witter, Arkansas, Heidi Batteau, and her husband, Christian, created a world-class manufacturing facility for handmade wallpaper. Despite the remote location, they have had no trouble finding skilled workers.”
3. Gearhead Chief Puts Money Where Youth Is, in Downtown Jonesboro
Arkansas Business “Ted Herget is seeking a downtown Jonesboro renewal with walkable, bikeable areas and shopping, dining, nightlife and entertainment."
4. VR Becoming Manufacturing Reality
Industry Week “While pop culture predicts VR will be the death of us, actual industrial use cases in research labs and industrial environments hint at its current potential: speeding design, boosting productivity, and giving workers more freedom.”
5. Fayetteville, Arkansas No. 5, The 25 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2018
U.S. News & World Report “Low cost of living compared with household income, strong population growth due to net migration and high quality of life scores all contribute to Fayetteville’s No. 5 ranking for 2018."
1. Tyson CTO Brings Silicon Valley to Northwest Arkansas
The Wall Street Journal “Executives say technology such as data analytics and cloud computing will help it move faster, better predict demand and spur innovation from the C-suite down to the farms that raise its chickens.”
2. The Workforce Dilemma
Craftsmanship Quarterly “In the tiny, mountain town of Witter, Arkansas, Heidi Batteau, and her husband, Christian, created a world-class manufacturing facility for handmade wallpaper. Despite the remote location, they have had no trouble finding skilled workers.”
3. Gearhead Chief Puts Money Where Youth Is, in Downtown Jonesboro
Arkansas Business “Ted Herget is seeking a downtown Jonesboro renewal with walkable, bikeable areas and shopping, dining, nightlife and entertainment."
4. VR Becoming Manufacturing Reality
Industry Week “While pop culture predicts VR will be the death of us, actual industrial use cases in research labs and industrial environments hint at its current potential: speeding design, boosting productivity, and giving workers more freedom.”
5. Fayetteville, Arkansas No. 5, The 25 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2018
U.S. News & World Report “Low cost of living compared with household income, strong population growth due to net migration and high quality of life scores all contribute to Fayetteville’s No. 5 ranking for 2018."
