By Matthew Waller | Photo by Caleb Talley Blockchain technology has the potential to significantly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of the entire supply chain. And since Arkansas has an unusually high concentration of supply chain and logistics expertise, we should be leading the way when it comes to developing applications of the technology, both…
After bariatric surgery, Russellville firefighter and paramedic Todd Thompson not only lost weight, but he also dropped a diabetes diagnosis. The 43-year-old was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes six years ago. He took multiple insulin shots and additional medications orally each day, along with two medications for high blood pressure and a statin to try…
There are plenty of resources available to entrepreneurs all across the Natural State, helping Arkansas startups turn their dreams into realities.
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…
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.…
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…
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 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
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…
