§ 15-5-1410 — Legislative findings

Arkansas § 15-5-1410

• Jurisdiction: Arkansas
• Title: 15

Text

The General Assembly finds: (1) There is a need to strengthen and advance the infrastructure that supports and accelerates the advancement of the growth of technology-based enterprises in Arkansas; (2) There exists a shortage of risk capital and financial assistance at the early stages of development for technology-based enterprises; (3) An improved investment climate for early stage technology-based enterprises is expected to increase, advance, and accelerate the growth and development of technology-based enterprises in Arkansas; (4) The ultimate goal of supporting technology-based enterprises is to convert research and development activities and early stage technology-based enterprises into viable commercial ventures; and (5) The provision of financial investment and assistance to aid early stage technology-based enterprises is expected to strengthen the economic base of the State of Arkansas and create better paying jobs, thereby benefiting all residents of the state.

Legislative History

Added by Act 2019, No. 925,§ 5, eff. 7/24/2019.