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Millions of viewers around the world got a glimpse of Conway this summer as internet personality Kai Cenat brought his rapidly growing Streamer University to Hendrix College. Held July 15-20, the six-day event transformed the private liberal arts campus into …

A major investment in central Arkansas’ workforce is taking shape at the Port of Little Rock. The University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College (UA-PTC) announced plans to build a state-of-the-art workforce training center at the Port, a project made possible …

The holiday season has always carried an interesting mix of sparkle and soul-searching, and this year is no different. Festive markets, neighborhood lights and longstanding traditions still offer the warmth and familiarity people look forward to each December. Yet behind …

The term “Silicon Valley” is often credited to a writer who used the term in a January 1971 article published in the former trade newspaper, Electronic News. The writer, Don Hoefler, had heard the term used in a meeting with …

A generation ago, Bentonville began its journey to become the beating heart of global retail. As Walmart grew, its top suppliers planted roots nearby – drawn by the simple reality that proximity meant speed. Being closer to the retail action …

Amazon has officially broken ground on a new state-of-the-art logistics facility in Little Rock, continuing its investment across Arkansas. The more than 930,000-square-foot building is expected to bring over 1,000 full- and part-time jobs to central Arkansas once fully operational …

ArcBest in Fort Smith recently announced that CEO Judy McReynolds will retire at the end of the year. The company’s president, Seth Runser, will succeed her as CEO while continuing to serve as president and chairman of the board.  “I …

Tom Walton and Steuart Walton shared plans to launch a new higher education institution that will “reimagine STEM education for the next generation of innovators, builders, and entrepreneurs,” according to a press release.  The announcement was made during this year’s …

Robotics would seem to live in an industrial world far from Arkansas’ business aura that centers around poultry farming and production, ranching and rice growing, but that would be wrong. The state boasts robotics leadership in business segments as divergent …

ArcBest, a leader in supply chain logistics, has been named to the prestigious 2024 FreightTech 25, ranking No. 20 among the most innovative and disruptive companies changing the transportation industry’s tech landscape. This year’s list honors industry veterans and newcomers …