AI Is Hauling Tyson Chicken in Arkansas. It’s a Start.
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Autonomous trucks trained with artificial intelligence are on the road, hauling prepared meats, showing how far self-driving technology has advanced. The adoption shows that technology can compliment rather than disrupt truck drivers’ careers. Wednesday, Tyson Foods (ticker: TSN) announced it is deploying vehicles in northwest Arkansas made by self-driving truck start-up Gatik. Tyson is a […]
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Arkansas government looking at possibility of a spaceport in the Natural State | Arkansas
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LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — It seems the Natural State may be headed for the final frontier—Act 477 by the state legislature orders the state Economic Development Commission to conduct a study on the feasibility of constructing a spaceport right here in Arkansas. It all began with a 2022 report by the Arkansas Future Mobility Council, a group of […]
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Outdoorsy entrepreneurs wanted for business accelerator
Illustration: Allie Carl/Axios Outdoor retailer Moosejaw and ICELab, an outdoor-focused accelerator at Western Colorado University (WCU), are looking for startups to participate in the Moosejaw Outdoor Accelerator. Why it matters: The outdoor recreation industry is booming in NWA, with an increased number of entrepreneurs focusing on Arkansas’ natural resources for mountain biking, paddling and spelunking. […]
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Five Northwest Arkansas stories to watch in 2023
Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios The start of a new year is a good time to reflect and goal-set for the future. Here are five trends and narratives we’ll be watching as 2023 unfolds: High-priced housing ICYMI, the cost of living in NWA has rapidly increased, with the median price of single-family homes growing faster than any […]
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A look back at Northwest Arkansas’ 2022
Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios We reviewed the most-read stories from this year and considered their collective impact on our community. While it all seemed to happen in a mere blink, 2022 brought its fair share of change and forced public discourse on social issues, setting the political stage for next year. Why it matters: To paraphrase […]
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Axios Northwest Arkansas Power Players: Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the young Waltons
Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios Northwest Arkansas’ “power players” are influential people who’ve made a difference in our community in 2022, those who made head-turning moves. Why it matters: These influential individuals are helping shape Northwest Arkansas today and for generations to come. How it works: The five people and groups we highlight are elected officials, community […]
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Science startups in Arkansas get a funding nod
Illustration: Rebecca Zisser/Axios The Walton Family Foundation awarded a two-year extension to the Science Venture Studio of Fayetteville. The studio helps science and tech-focused startups land federal research dollars so they can commercialize their technology. Why it matters: The funding comes from programs run by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The process requires competitive proposals, […]
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Northwest Arkansas is low on commercial space
Source: Skyline Report; Chart: Axios Visuals Less than 1% of warehouse space in NWA is available for lease — meaning there is functionally zero square footage to rent. The vacancy rate has fallen sharply from the 5.3% available at the beginning of the year. Much of the square footage for storage is being consumed by […]
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Grant program established for Northwest Arkansas music organizations
Illustration: Maura Losch/Axios Creative Arkansas Community Hub and Exchange (CACHE) announced this week it’s launching a two-year grant program, Music Organizations Advancement Coalition, funded by the Walton Family Foundation. Details: CACHE will give a total of $1.2 million to eight local, music-focused nonprofits including: House of Songs. City Sessions. Black Fret. Music Education Initiative. NWA […]
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More than $1 million raised for Arkansas Children’s
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Arkansas Children’s announced August 3 that the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Fundraising campaign with Walmart and Sam’s Club raised more than $1 million. According to a news release from Arkansas Children’s Foundation, the campaign ran from June 13 to July 10 and benefits Arkansas Children’s Hospital and Arkansas Children’s Northwest. […]
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