Lowell — J.B. Hunt Transportation Services in Lowell, one of the largest supply-chain solutions providers in North America, today announced the appointment of Shelley Simpson as CEO and president, along with her nomination for election to the board of directors. …
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UL Solutions Opens New Retail Center of Excellence in Arkansas
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffUL Solutions, an Illinois-based global leader in safety testing, inspection and certification, recently announced the opening of a new Retail Center of Excellence in Lowell. This represents the company’s largest investment in the retail and consumer products sector to help…
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Murphy USA Appoints West to Newly Created COO Role
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffMindy West was recently appointed to the newly created position of chief operating officer and executive vice president of Murphy USA Inc., effective March 1. In this elevated role, West will have responsibility for both the Murphy USA and QuickChek…
Edwards Food Giant will open a new store at the former Stein Mart location in North Little Rock’s Lakewood Village on April 3. Steve Edwards Jr., special projects manager, said a ribbon-cutting at 9 a.m. will kick off the grand…
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The Ventanas Group Unveils Acquisitions, Upcoming Concepts
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Ventanas Group (TVG) has officially launched as a groundbreaking hospitality group based in Little Rock. With a mission to elevate the community through unique culinary experiences, TVG brings exceptional service, innovative concepts and global inspiration to the heart of…
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J.B. Hunt Buys Walmart’s Intermodal Assets in Service Agreement
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffJ.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, announced on Feb. 22 that its subsidiary, J.B. Hunt Transport Inc., entered into a multi-year intermodal service agreement with Walmart. This arrangement includes J.B.…
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WER Architects Names Fason CEO
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffLittle Rock-based WER Architects recently announced the appointment of Russell Fason, AIA, LEED AP, as chief executive officer of the firm. Having been a part of WER since 2004 and a partner since 2015, Fason has long been a leading…
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Northwestern Mutual Promotes Dudley to College Unit Director
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffJason Dudley was recently promoted to College Unit Director of the Northwestern Mutual Conway District Office. In this new role, Dudley will oversee recruiting, developing and mentoring college interns through the Northwestern Mutual internship program. This program transitions college interns…
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Op-Ed: Becoming a High-Value Employee in the Age of AI
With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and job automation, it’s possible that certain industries and occupations may become obsolete. However, studies show that what AI is not replacing are jobs that require soft skills—or innately human skills. As AI…
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FNBC Names Lively as SBA Business Development Officer
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffAsh Flat-headquartered FNBC Bank recently hired Nelson Lively as Business Development Officer for its SBA Lending Division. “I am excited to have Nelson join our growing team of SBA lending experts,” said Edward Haddock, senior vice president for Small Business…