Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub

Heading into the May primaries, AMP continues its monthly look at candidates in Arkansas’ main statewide races. For those candidates we were able to track down and who agreed to participate, we asked a few questions related to why they’re…

Winrock International announced Monday that Errin Stanger has been named director of its Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub. Stanger has served in numerous roles at the Hub since 2014, most recently as deputy director and acting director. “Errin’s long history with…

Winrock International, the Arkansas-based international economic development organization, announced Tuesday that it will relocate its headquarters next year to the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, located in North Little Rock’s Argenta Arts District. The Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub has been part…

Dr. Chris Jones is stepping down as the head of the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub. Jones has served as the executive director and lead maker at the North Little Rock-based Hub since 2018. Current deputy director Errin Stanger has been…

In partnership with Best Buy, Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub will be creating the first Best Buy Teen Tech Center in Arkansas. This center will be designed to help teenagers develop interests in technology, art and entrepreneurship and gain skills through…

Little Rock City officials are aiming to increase broadband access for citizens, especially students as they resume school during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Frank Scott Jr. noted that broadband access is a major issue in Little Rock, particularly for low-income…

Multiple Arkansas entrepreneurial support organizations (ESOs) are shutting down their program offerings in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Both Startup Junkie and Conductor have canceled all in-person events and programming that have been scheduled for the remainder of the school…

by Tyler Hale Entrepreneurs can do well in their business while still doing good in their community. Arkansas entrepreneurs and ecosystem builders will be gathering tonight for the third Central Arkansas Social Entrepreneurs Happy Hour at the Arkansas Regional Innovation…

by Tyler Hale Arkansas business titan Charles D. Morgan will be discussing the keys to his success during an event at the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub in March. Morgan, the former Axciom CEO and chairman, will be discussing his business…

by Tyler Hale The Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub is going solar. The North Little Rock-based maker space is partnering with Scenic Hill Solar to build a solar power plant that will provide electricity for its facilities. Scenic Hill Solar will…