The 2010 Arkansas Venture Forum is happening now. Can’t be there? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. First, there’s live video streams at these sites: Arkansas Venture Forum Arkansas Capital Corporation Arkansas Economic Acceleration Foundation Connect Arkansas Eight of the state’s most promising startups were chosen to pitch before potential investors at the forum, which [...]

Eight of the state’s most promising startups were chosen to pitch before potential investors at the forum, which kicks off at 8 a.m. In addition, four more firms were selected to provide webcast presentations only. And now those presentations will be available to those who can’t make it in person.

Links are provided for each county as well as maps detailing the type of broadband coverage available. Last year, Connect Arkansas received a $1.6 million grant to map the state’s broadband infrastructure.

The U.S. is getting bully about broadband. The FCC has unveiled a plan to make affordable, high-speed Internet connections available to all Americans and make existing broadband access must faster.