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Startup Has One Word: Plastics

CycleWood Solutions is the latest in what's becoming a long line of startups to emerge from the Walton Business College at the University of Arkansas.    // read more

The CycleWood 'Elevator Pitch'

"We have one word for you. Do we have your attention...just one word. Plastics!"   // read more

CycleWood's 5 Tips for Startup Success

"Network: A lot can come out of connections. Many people are willing to help and do more for you than you might expect..."   // read more

UPDATE: Southwest Power Pool to Spend $1.7 Billion to Grow Network

The board of directors of Southwest Power Pool Inc. of Little Rock approved a transmission expansion plan, with projects estimated at about $1.7 billion in engineering and construction costs.   // read more

Arkansas Nuclear One to Review New Seismic Model

Arkansas' nuclear power plant will review a new seismic model to figure out whether the plant needs to make any changes to prepare for earthquakes, a spokeswoman said Wednesday.   // read more

Tyson's Dynamic Fuels Inks Distribution Alliance for Biofuels

Dynamic Fuels, a joint venture between Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale and Syntroleum Corp. of Tulsa, has entered into an alliance with Mansfield Oil Co. to distribute Dynamic's synthetic renewable diesel to the commercial fleet vehicle market.   // read more

Dillard's to Invest in Acumen Brands, Partner in Online Retail

Dillard's Inc. of Little Rock announces a $4 million investment in Fayetteville-based e-commerce company Acumen Brands.   // read more

ArkansasSports360.com: Dorial Green-Beckham Mum on Plans Going Into Signing Day

Despite media reports saying 5-star wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham was either going to Missouri or Arkansas (take your pick), the Springfield, Mo., prep star tweeted Monday that he'll be taking his own time to make his decision.   // read more

Crystal Bridges Visitors Fill Bentonville Coffers

Officials in Bentonville say hotel and restaurant tax collections have increased sharply as more people visit the city to tour the new Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.   // read more

Twitter Serves Up Encouraging News on Trucking

The trucking industry has jobs it can't fill, according to Arkansas Trucking Association President Lane Kidd, who also said the idea of a diesel tax increase will be back in 2013.   // read more
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