Innovate & Accelerate
There are plenty of resources available to entrepreneurs all across the Natural State, helping Arkansas startups turn their dreams into realities.
There’s Something in the Water
By Omar Kasim | Photography by Meredith Mashburn, Nataly Lorenzo and Raleigh Woods The first time I visited Fayetteville was my orientation day in May of 2012. Although I was aware of the national ranking of Walton College’s exceptional business school, I never seriously considered attending the University of Arkansas. I only applied as a…
Age is Irrelevant in Entrepreneurship
By David Moody As the parent of a teen entrepreneur, I’ve seen my son, Joshua, battle many aspects of entrepreneurship, but one of the earliest he went up against was the psychological pressure to “prove himself,” because of his age. Back in 2013, he and his co-founders participated in a startup accelerator in Northwest Arkansas.…
Past Governor’s Cup Winners
Andrew Miles GROX INDUSTRIES University of Arkansas 2017 by Kody Ford Andrew Miles, CEO of Grox Industries, cares about windows. Given that windows account for over 20 percent of all energy lost in our home and office buildings, finding a way to improve the efficiency of this has become the company’s goal. Grox has utilized…
Arkansas Capital
Sixty years ago, Winthrop Rockefeller, Harvey Couch, Herbert Thomas, John Tyson, Raymond Rebsamen, and over one hundred other individual business leaders and utility companies from all over Arkansas made contributions as founding shareholders of First Arkansas Development Finance Corporation, established as a special purpose nonprofit finance company. Going strong today as Arkansas Capital Corporation (ACC),…
Arkansas Startups
Arkansas has a number of daring startups and hardworking entrepreneurs. Read all about 10 of these brilliant idea makers below, and visit Arkansas Money & Politics for more startup stories. Bourbon & Boots Altimize Lineus Medical Lauren James Engine Metova Apptegy Grainster Startup Junkie Tacos 4 Life
Bolo Bash Luncheon & Reception Set the Table for a Good Cause
Baptist Health Foundation’s annual Bolo Bash Luncheon is the state’s premier luncheon event. And it continues to be one of the most sought-after affairs of the year. Each year, the luncheon raises funds for worthy causes throughout the community, while presenting guests with world-class, nationally recognized entertainers and guest speakers. This year’s Bolo Bash Luncheon…
Fashion
Spring is in the air. And it’s what we wear. As flowers bloom and the temperature rises, your favorite Little Rock boutiques are gearing up for some of the hottest spring trends. “Spring is nature’s way of saying ‘let’s party!’ says Kate Price, of Indigo. “There are so many pretty, flirty things in store that…
Publisher’s Note: April’s Must Do List
Spring is finally here. And for me, that means cruising around with the windows down and soaking up the sunshine – my favorite pastime. I love April because of the longer days, the blooming flowers and the warmer weather. But around here, April is the beginning of the busy season, with a ton of exciting events…
