What is the one thing an entrepreneurial ecosystem can never have too much of? Capital. Regardless of the level of maturity, leaders in communities from Silicon Valley to Arkansas will almost always cite capital as an area of need. It…
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The history of Arkansas is replete with the names of great businessmen such as Sam Walton, J.B. Hunt and Witt Stephens. With a thriving atmosphere of startups and entrepreneurs in the state, there are plenty of aspiring business owners who…
- BusinessIndustriesJanuary 2023MagazineStartup AR
Arkansas to Korea: Growing Entrepreneurial Ecosystems at Home & Abroad
by Caleb Talleyby Caleb TalleyKOTRA is a state-funded trade and investment promotion organization operated by the government of South Korea. KOTRA operates offices throughout the world, with the nearest U.S. location in Dallas. The Silk Road was formally established around 130 B.C., connecting Asia…
- EntrepreneurshipMagazineNovember 2022Small businessStartup AR
Drawing Up Ranks: The 2022 Fall Spark! Cohort
Through the Venture Center and Little Rock Regional Chamber, some of the most promising startups in Central Arkansas have been brought together in the Spark! 2022 Fall Cohort. The Spark! program provides a unique opportunity for development and learning in…
- BusinessIndustriesMagazineNovember 2022Startup ARTransportation
Driving Innovation: FR8relay Accelerates in the Transportation Industry
Brainstorming is the fine art of finding a way to bridge a gap, create the piece missing from the puzzle or make a way where there once was none. Dreamers are the people who use idea-first brainstorming methods to create…
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Arnold Innovation Center Opens in Conway
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffA new co-working space has opened in downtown Conway: the Arnold Innovation Center. Powered by ConwayCorp and managed by the Conductor, a public-private partnership between the University of Central Arkansas and Startup Junkie, the Arnold Innovation Center will provide a…
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P.A.R.K., Junior Achievement, U.S. Bank Partner to Equip Local Students
P.A.R.K. (Positive Atmosphere Reaches Kids), U.S. Bank and Junior Achievement (JA) have all partnered up to teach children about the financial concepts behind home ownership. This initiative serves as part of U.S. Bank Access Home, which aims to serve as…
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UpStart Thrift Store Opens Applications for First-Ever Small Business Grant
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffIn Washington County, UpStart Thrift Store and StartUp Junkie Foundation will be awarding a small local business up to $5,000 in grant funding for the first time ever. Launched this past June at its 235 Main St. location in Farmington,…
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DocFox Receives First Finny Award For Global Fintech Greatness
by Mak Millardby Mak MillardOn the last day of its inaugural VenCent Fintech Summit in Little Rock, The Venture Center presented its first-ever Finny Award to global business software company DocFox. The Finny, selected by popular vote, acknowledges a company helping banks economize through…
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NWA Technology Summit Announces Keynote Speakers, Agenda
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffWith the Northwest Arkansas Technology Summit just 65 days away, the event has released a sneak peak of its agenda for Oct. 16-18 in downtown Bentonville. This year’s summit presenters feature industry leaders in mobility & supply chain, cybersecurity, health…