Conductor announced today that the organization will be able to provide more services to the community and college students through free access to computers and tablets. Made possible by a contribution from AT&T and with the help of Local…
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Bentonville’s LIVSN Launches Wefunder Equity Crowdfunding Campaign
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffLIVSN Designs, Arkansas-based maker of sustainable outdoor apparel, recently launched an equity crowdfunding campaign in partnership with Wefunder. Through crowdfunding platform Wefunder, both accredited and non-accredited investors can invest in LIVSN Designs. Since 2018, LIVSN’s focus on developing durable and…
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Planting, Cultivating, Reaping: Farm Investment Startup Experiencing Record Growth
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffJust three months into 2022, AcreTrader is experiencing a record year for growth. The Fayetteville-based farmland investment company just received a $20 million investment from Drive Capital, the Ohio venture capital firm that has invested in more than 50 companies…
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Edafio Technology Closes on Investment with Boston Private Equity Firm
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas IT company Edafio has partnered with Boston-based private equity firm M/C Partners on a strategic investment that will provide Edafio with opportunities for growth, such as enhanced service capabilities and regional expansion. Edafio Technology Partners, founded in 1999 as…
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Ark Angel Alliance adds Nabholz, Tappan to Board of Directors
by Grace Rainsby Grace RainsArk Angel Alliance has added John Nabholz and Philip Tappan to their board of directors. These new members add great value to the angel network to help guide investors through the process of investing in startups in Arkansas. Established in…
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Meet SPAC, the ‘Little Brother’ to the IPO
by Greg Laiby Greg LaiEveryone knows the story of the two siblings, where one is the perfect example of success— the “try hard” varsity athlete, straight A’s, Harvard-bound, the “talk of the town.” While the other goes about their business where success is, in…
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The Innovator’s Field Guide: Accidental Success
“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” – Thomas Edison I’d like to present a unique investment opportunity in Unadulterated Food Products. They’re an upstart juice company…
Infrastructure investment reflects our economic and cultural priorities. There have been several recent reports that illustrate the condition of Arkansas’ aging roads, bridges, dams, etc. Rather than focus just on the obvious physical conditions, we now need to consider the…
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CoorsTek Plans $9 Million Expansion of Benton Facility
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffCoorsTek is expanding in Benton, adding additional manufacturing capabilities to its existing facility. As part of this expansion, CoorsTek is investing $9 million and will be increasing its workforce by 50 employees. CoorsTek produces technical ceramics and advanced materials for…
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Op-Ed: Why Black Entrepreneurs Need to Think Beyond Venture Capital Funding
by Emma Willisby Emma WillisThe promise of venture capital funding is tantalizing for any entrepreneur. Every day we see another Series A funding announcement for millions of dollars, to the point where it feels like the only measure of success in business comes from…