Startups from Northwest Arkansas have been generating a lot of buzz recently. Winning international business-plan competitions and ringing the closing bell at NASDAQ will do that. But that doesn’t mean things are quiet on the central Arkansas front.

Be forewarned — it’s “not for the faint of heart” (be prepared to have preconceived assertions challenged, flogged, beaten down and then cussed out for good measure).

Almost $6 billion was invested in 612 companies during the second quarter. The report includes data, trends and much more. Very interesting and well worth the time. Print it out and take it home.

Is job growth in the U.S. created entirely by startups? Is the economy that stagnant? According to U.S. Census Bureau data and analysis by the Kauffman Foundation, the answer to both questions is yes.