The Y Combinator force multiplier is that they couple-seed investment with something of much greater value - proven expertise. // read more

The University of Arkansas' Sam Walton College of Business will host its 16th-annual Business Forecast Luncheon on Jan. 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers. // read more

She believes Arkansas has been comparatively insulated from the recession due to its local nature -- Arkansans tend to serve themselves and their neighbors in greater proportion than other parts of the country. // read more

Commerce Arkansas is hopping. Arkansas Business named its three CFOs of the year; Windstream CEO Jeff Gardner provided the luncheon keynote address, and several hundred Arkansas business leaders are perusing the exhibits and networking pavilions at the Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock. // read more

In the morning session, Little Rock commercial real-estate magnate Hank Kelley offered his take on the current environment. While it included its share of gloom and doom -- nationwide, the commercial real estate market is down 26 percent with another 14 to go, he said -- Kelley offered a glimpse of the silver lining. // read more

Windstream announced a major acquisition this morning, and it just so happens Windstream CEO Jeff Gardner is providing the luncheon address. // read more