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453: The Power of Print in a Digital World
Danielle Keller is the kind of person who still believes in the smell of fresh ink. In an age where most media lives and dies online, she’s running a print…
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149 storiesNorthwest Arkansas business news — startups, Walmart, Tyson Foods, J.B. Hunt, economic development, hiring, and local entrepreneurship.
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New four-week startup program launched for Arkansas businesses
Arkansas entrepreneurs now have access to a new four-week startup program designed to help turn business ideas into scalable ventures. The Arkansas Economic Development Commission and Wisconsin-based accelerator gener8tor launched…
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Arkansas Development Finance Authority awards $13 million in tax credits
The Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA) awarded $13.3 million in Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) this month, marking a significant step toward addressing housing affordability in communities across the…
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A-State’s Dr. Andrew Fleming selected for Emerging Research Leaders program
Dr. Andrew “Drew” Fleming, a professor at Arkansas State University, is among 12 researchers statewide selected for the Emerging Research Leaders Program, a new initiative aimed at expanding research capacity…
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Arkansas Beef Council distributes money for projects
The Arkansas Beef Council has awarded $132,000 to support research and promotional initiatives aimed at expanding the state’s beef industry. The funding targets projects that enhance market development, consumer education,…
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Northwest Arkansas transportation projects awarded over $15 million in federal money
Twenty-four transportation projects across Northwest Arkansas will receive $15.76 million in federal funding, the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission announced Wednesday. The money comes from three federal programs: the Transportation…
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Startup Junkie to Launch Business Guide & Workshop Series with City of Fayetteville, Help Entrepreneurs Move from Idea to Launch
Starting this fall, Fayetteville entrepreneurs will have a new resource to help navigate the process of launching a business locally. Startup Junkie, a Northwest Arkansas-based nonprofit that supports early-stage companies,…
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Centerton invites students to get involved in city business with new Youth Council
Students in Centerton now have a direct line into local government, thanks to the city’s new Youth Council. The program opens applications for high school students in grades 9 through…
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Connections: FirstLight Home Care wins multiple awards
FirstLight Home Care, which serves families across Northwest Arkansas and parts of eastern Oklahoma, has been recognized with multiple national awards for quality and growth — a testament to the…
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Dr. William Jones named market president for CHI St. Vincent
Dr. William G. Jones has been named Market President for Arkansas by CommonSpirit Health, the parent organization of CHI St. Vincent, effective immediately. In this role, Jones will oversee operations…