Arkansas State University has created a way for entrepreneurs to be able to advance their ideas for innovation across the region. The East Arkansas Regional Innovation System is a collaborative effort to give entrepreneurs the state and federal resources for success. The
System is joining in the partnership with the US Economic Development Administration and the Delta Regional Authority. Federal Co-Chair Chris Masingill was at Arkansas State University to present $50,000 to the System, which is on top of the Economic Development Administration’s $500,000 challenge grant and over $800,000 in in-kind matching funds. Masingill explains more about the partnership:
He says this partnership is needed in this part of the state:
Masingill says this program and partnership is designed to make more resources available to more people:
Chris Masingill. The East Arkansas Regional Innovation System will partner with a private partner, Ritter Communications, in the program.
