Hidalga Technologies, LLC, a client of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at the University of Arkansas (ASBTDC, UA), has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) SBIR Phase 1 grant of $304,935. The funding will support development...
When Dr. Michael Henderson and his family vacationed in Northwest Arkansas, they found a vibrant community and an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. That discovery led to the January 2025 opening of Trails to Health Functional and Integrative Medicine in...
When the owner of the Kumon Math & Reading Center of Arkansas announced her retirement, Nicole Davis faced a pivotal decision. As the employee managing daily operations, she was offered the chance to purchase the business—but had no experience navigating business...
Juan Eduardo Acosta’s entrepreneurial journey began as he prepared to leave his hometown for college in Lima, the capital of Peru. Before he left, his mom taught him how to cook so he could take care of himself and that’s when he discovered his love for cooking. Once...
In Centerton, Arkansas, a new company is changing how builders approach construction. Velent Steel Structures opened in January 2025, combining innovative technology, sustainable building practices, and strategic planning to make an immediate impact in the regional...
