First-time event to lure outdoor rec industry to Arkansas
The Natural State wants to capitalize on the “natural” part of its nickname, and continue to tap into a multibillion-dollar industry — outdoor recreation. What happened: A summit for outdoor rec convened startups, investors and corporations looking to back Bentonville on Wednesday. It was the first-ever “Innovation in Outdoor Recreation Showcase,” hosted by Plug and […]
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Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot & World Business Chicago join Gen Z VCs to announce Gen Z VCs Future-of-Chicago Summit 2022
The global collective of Gen Z VCs, founders, angel investors, startup enthusiasts, and aspiring VCs will convene in Chicago for their national event on October 7, 2022 CHICAGO, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and World Business Chicago, the city’s economic development agency, join national organization Gen Z VCs to announce its […]
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Arkansas to collab with Oklahoma on transportation
Illustration: Victoria Ellis/Axios Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed an agreement Wednesday to jointly make the region a hub for advanced mobility. Why it matters: Efforts to grow the industry are projected to create up to 55,000 new jobs in fields such as software engineering, cybersecurity analytics, drone piloting, vehicle maintenance, […]
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