Conductor Announces Inaugural 10X Cyber Accelerator Cohort, Launches Program
CONWAY–The Conductor today announced the inaugural cohort of the 10X Cyber Accelerator, a program presented in partnership with Metova, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission and Startup Junkie that is designed to scale Arkansas’ high-growth tech and tech-enabled ventures. Thirteen Arkansas-based, growth-oriented firms with revenues from $100,000 to $10,000,000 will receive intensive support and targeted assistance during the 20-week program, which has a specific focus on developing resilient software platforms and strengthening scalable technologies. Companies will be guided through a growth-oriented, practical, peer-driven entrepreneurship education curriculum that includes management assistance and support services, access to capital, and an expanded network. The […]
UCA Theatre To Present Star Trek Origin Story
CONWAY — UCA Theatre will present “Where No Man Has Gone Before: The Gene Roddenberry Story” as a documentary devised work March 13-15. Directed by senior Levi Smith, the play is scheduled for the University of Central Arkansas’s Black Box Theatre in Snow Fine Arts Center 210 at 7:30 each night. A devised work is a collaborative piece where a team works together to create it. The piece explores the life of Star Trek creator Roddenberry and the struggles he faced to make his visions come to fruition. “I think the thing that really drew us to this topic was […]
First Women’s Business Showcase encourages women to reach for greatness
“You can be a business owner and we are here to help you.” That was the message from the Women’s Leadership Network, UCA Outreach, Conductor, the Arkansas Center for Research in Economics, and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission at the first ever Women’s Business Showcase on Wednesday, February 28 on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas. Patricia Nunn Brown, Director of Small and Minority Business Division for the AEDC shared with hundreds of ladies how they can take advantage of the resources available through the agency. Certified Woman and Minority-Based businesses have access to scores of businesses who are looking […]
Conway Cradle Care Hosts Inaugural 5K/1K Race
Conway, AR, February 22, 2018– Conway Cradle Care is hosting its first-ever Rockin’ The Cradle 5K/1K fundraising fun run/walk. The main goal of the event is to raise awareness of the effects of adolescent parenthood, and funding for the Conway Cradle Care childcare and mentoring programs. Cradle Care is a non-profit organization serving Faulkner & Perry Counties that offers childcare and outreach for expectant and parenting adolescents who are continuing their high school educations, pursuing their GED or job training, or Conway Cradle Care graduates who have entered the workforce. Strollers and little ones are welcome at the event. Snacks, water, […]
The Missing Voice in The Shape of Water
Editor’s Note- The Academy Awards is March 4, 2018. We have asked our resident Movie Reviewer, Wells Thompson, to review several of the movies up for Academy Awards leading up to the Oscars. It’s not often that we remember which films were nominated in any given year. After the awards are over and the winners are chosen, films aren’t usually described as being nominated for best picture anymore, unless it’s a memorable snub or a really unexpected entry. I bring this up because no matter who wins Best Picture this upcoming Sunday (probably The Post), it’s definitely noteworthy that The Shape of […]
Why Perspective Makes a Difference: A Review of Lady Bird
Editor’s Note- The Academy Awards is March 4, 2018. We have asked our resident Movie Reviewer, Wells Thompson, to review several of the movies up for Academy Awards leading up to the Oscars. I think everyone knows what I’m talking about when I use the term “Oscar Bait.” Those movies that come out late in the year that don’t really do anything new or special, but hit all the right notes and get showered with praise at the Academy Awards just for existing. Generally, they’re pretty easy to spot: look for a period piece drama that takes itself entirely too seriously and […]
UCA Hosts Women’s Business Showcase
CONWAY – The University of Central Arkansas will host its first Women’s Business Showcase Wednesday, Feb. 28 from 6-8:30 p.m. in McCastlain Hall on the UCA campus. Thirty-six women-owned businesses from across central Arkansas will gather at UCA to promote their businesses and showcase their products and services to the public. Attendees will also have the opportunity to enjoy food, win door prizes, shop and network. This is a free event, however, participants must RSVP at uca.edu/outreach/women or by calling 501-450-3118. Speakers for the event include UCA First Lady Jenny Davis; Christy Horpedahl, program manager for the Arkansas Center for […]
UCA Makerspace hosts Raspberry Pi Bake-off
The UCA Makerspace powered by the Conductor is teaming up with The Locals to host a Raspberry Pi Bake-off on March 13 from 6-7:30 pm. The event will take place at the Makerspace, 250 Donaghey Ave #130, Conway, AR.