Cartwheel Studio and the University of Arkansas Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation are launching the Bounds Accelerator, an Arkansas-based startup accelerator to leverage emerging technologies like blockchain, AI, AR and VR. The 16-week accelerator will unite entrepreneurs, industry leaders, tech experts and startups…
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Little Rock-based digital product design and development agency Few has announced that Taylor Otwell, renowned tech CEO and creator of the Laravel PHP Framework, will be speaking at the agency’s headquarters in SoMa on Oct. 17. As the mastermind behind…
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The IT Factor: How Cyber and Information Technology Has Become a ‘Fits All’ Career Path
Some enroll in the course with a natural predisposition for technology. Others come with a novice ability with a keyboard. One has a college degree in the Arts. Another is trained in Web Design. They’re full-time moms, teachers and recent…
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Former Samsung, Sony Exec Named President and COO of First Orion
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffJoseph Stinziano, a former top executive at Samsung and Sony, has joined First Orion, a North Little Rock-based provider of branded communication solutions for businesses, as the company’s president and chief operating officer. In his new role, Stinziano will leverage…
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Influencer Chris Bell-Davis to Lead New MHP/Team SI Content Studio
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffLittle Rock-based marketing agency MHP/Team SI has launched its new Content Studio, a hub that invites brands to think like online creators by innovating social media strategies with engaging content and trending videos. The agency has hired local influencer Chris…
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New Venture Center Program Highlights Tech Startups in Arkansas
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Venture Center, in partnership with Arkansas Money & Politics and Apptegy, has launched VCTech, a program that heightens awareness of local technology startup companies and builds on Arkansas’ rich legacy of technology innovation. Through VCTech, budding businesses have an…
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Fayetteville Ranks Among Top Metro Areas Where Tech Talent is Surging
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffWorkforce Insights, a weekly newsletter powered by LinkedIn’s data resources, published a tech-talent article this month featuring 15 metropolitan areas where talent is surging, with Fayetteville ranking as No. 14 on the list with a 25.6% growth in technological talent…
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US Department of Energy Funds Arkansas Tech Startup ‘FR8relay’
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffU.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm recently announced that Arkansas-based technology company, FR8relay, will receive $206,468 as part of the 259 Department of Energy grants which total $53 million and will go to 210 small businesses in 38 states. FR8relay is…
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American Banker Names Smiley One of ‘Best Places to Work in FinTech’
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffSmiley Technologies Inc. of Little Rock has been named one of the ‘Best Places to Work in Financial Technology’ by American Banker for the second year in a row. Since 2017, the Manhattan-based financial publication’s annual survey and awards program…
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Wachter to Expand Operations in Lowell
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffWachter Inc. has announced that it will be expanding operations in Lowell. The nationwide technology solutions integrator, as part of its expansion to Benton County, plans to hire 116 new employees, which would bring the company’s total employment in the…