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Women in Technology Gaining Attention in Arkansas

 December 05, 2017

Earlier this fall, the Women in Technology Conference drew 500 participants, as part of the fourth-annual Northwest Arkansas Technology Summit in Roge...

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Companies Look to Smaller Markets for Startup Funding

 November 30, 2017

One of the biggest challenges for startup companies is finding the funding needed to get their idea off the ground. Even with the best business plan i...

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Arkansas Tech Firms Find Collaboration and Growth in Shared Spaces

 November 20, 2017

More and more co-working spaces are becoming available in Arkansas, and tech startups are taking advantage. Between Startup Junkie, the Little Rock Te...

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Small Cities Reap Big Rewards for Tech Startup Companies

 November 16, 2017

The tides are changing in the tech world. The startup revolution is shifting to a small town near you. Technology startup companies are moving away f...

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Arkansas is Committed to Workforce Training

 November 11, 2017

Preparing homegrown talent to fill high-paying jobs in Arkansas is a must. As a follow up to our post about developing the talent pipeline through qua...

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Arkansas is Committed to its Talent Pipeline

 November 09, 2017

A state’s economic future is only as strong as the children it raises and the workforce it develops. When evaluating a state for business potential, t...

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University Of Arkansas To Build Nation's First Timber Residence Hall

 November 08, 2017

Always looking for opportunities to be at the forefront of innovation, the University of Arkansas will be the first university in the United States to...

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ArTechJobs Connects Employers and Tech Workers to Fill Technology Jobs in Arkansas

 November 06, 2017

Thanks to Governor Asa Hutchinson’s Computer Science Initiative, Arkansas is the first state to have a website dedicated to connecting jobseekers with...

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China's Continued Interest is a Boon to Arkansas's Economy

 November 02, 2017

It may take nearly an entire day to fly from Arkansas to China, but the journey is more than worth it when the true destination is a surge of investme...

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Arkansas Offers a Business-Friendly Tax Environment

 November 01, 2017

When trying to decide where to locate (or relocate) your business, a state’s tax structure can tell you a lot about the business climate there. In Ark...

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FinTech Firms Are Born in Little Rock, Arkansas

 October 30, 2017

Over the past 50 years, Little Rock has become the birthplace for financial technology (FinTech) disruptors. Now home to some of the biggest players i...

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FinTech Startup BOND.AI Moves to Little Rock, Arkansas

 October 26, 2017

BOND.AI, a financial growth platform that uses conversational artificial intelligence to help individuals meet financial goals and provides banks with...

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A Couple's Move to Arkansas Helps Pay Off $60,000 Debt

 October 25, 2017

Moving to Arkansas can really pay off. At least that was the case for one couple. Cyndi and Cameron Dieterich recently moved from metropolitan Seattle...

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Arkansas to Add Cutting-Edge Cyber Security Training Range at UCA

 October 23, 2017

Governor Asa Hutchinson announced a $500,000 grant from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education to the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) to hel...

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Businesses Search for Ways to "Hook" Top Tech Challenge

 October 18, 2017

With growing competition for the best technology workers, it’s vital for companies to understand how to recruit and retain top talent. It all comes do...

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Northwest Arkansas Becomes a Hub for Tech Startups

 October 17, 2017

Northwest Arkansas is rapidly becoming one of the best locations in the country for technology startup ventures. It’s easy to see why. The area is hom...

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Discussing Business Resources on the Shrimp Tank Podcast

 October 13, 2017

AEDC’s Danny Games and Bryan Scoggins were recently guests on The Shrimp Tank podcast, where they discussed the business advantages and incentives tha...

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AEDC Expands Minority Business Program to Include Women-Owned Businesses

 October 11, 2017

Governor Asa Hutchinson joined the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) to announce the expansion of the Minority Business Enterprise Progr...

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Arkansas's Economy Drives New Business

 October 11, 2017

Businesses from across the country and around the world are finding out why Arkansas is a hidden gem. The state’s convenient geography, low cost of li...

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Arkansas Meets Workforce Demands Through Innovative Education

 October 06, 2017

Rapid changes in our global marketplace require states like Arkansas to stay ahead of the growth in order to meet the needs of industry, especially in...

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