When the Innovate Arkansas crew asked me to write a weekly column about Internet business topics, I’m pretty sure they didn’t realize the can of worms they were opening. You see, I’ve been an outspoken critic of the pathetic (but improving) startup infrastructure in our fine state for many years.

The 2010 Arkansas Venture Forum will afford an opportunity for 12 Arkansas companies to pitch before state, regional and national investors. IA clients make up all 12 of the startups selected to present.

Innovate Arkansas is featured in another segment on Today’s THV. Anchor Craig O’Neill interviews IA director Tom Dalton about the role of entrepreneurs in helping jump-start the economy and how IA helps startups get off the ground.

Check out this video from Today’s THV about IA client Sumotext and the role IA plays with tech-based Arkansas startups.