- An economic development grant program has been announced in Arkansas, aiming to revitalize the state's communities.
- The Arkansas Economic Development Commission launched a 10X Growth Accelerator program and hosted a conference to support local entrepreneurial growth.
Little Rock joins international alliance to drive innovation and solve urban challenges
What happened
The city of Little Rock announced it will join the PRIME Alliance, a multi-year project involving Little Rock, El Paso, Texas, and Oakland, California. The alliance is spearheaded by the Kapor Center and aims to work with gap-closing startup businesses to address issues in financial stability, housing, healthcare, education, and workforce development. Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. stated the partnership allows the city to apply smart technology to serve its residents.
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Why it matters
The alliance focuses on leveraging innovation to solve complex urban issues through partnerships with various startups. This initiative highlights Little Rock's role in leading innovation from a capital city in the country. The collaboration aims to turn leadership into lasting partnerships with problem-solving founders.
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission launched a 10X Growth Accelerator program and hosted a conference to support local entrepreneurial growth. An economic development grant program has been announced in Arkansas, aiming to revitalize the state's communities.
From arkansasonline.com
Who's involved
- Little RockPartnering city in the PRIME Alliance to work on innovation projects.
- Chike AguhHead of Innovation and Strategy for Gap-Closing Startups at the Kapor Center.
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Little Rock
seat of Pulaski County, and capital and largest city of Arkansas, United States