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King Named to Advisory Council for Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas
by Tyler Hale January 14, 2021
by Tyler Hale January 14, 2021
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB) has named an Arkansas community development executive to its advisory council. Dr. Calvin R. King Sr., the president and CEO of Arkansas Land and Farm Development Corp. (ALCDC), has been appointed to…
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John Gill Leaves Methodist Family Health Better Than He Found It
by Dwain Hebda January 4, 2021
by Dwain Hebda January 4, 2021
There are many things in John Gill’s lengthy career for which he may be well remembered. As senior attorney/shareholder and director with Gill Ragon Owen, P.A. in Little Rock, he’s successfully litigated, advised governors and helped shape the state’s constitution.…
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Bank of America Contributes More Than $700K to Arkansas Nonprofits in 2020
by Tyler Hale December 23, 2020
by Tyler Hale December 23, 2020
During 2020, Bank of America has contributed more than $700,000 to Arkansas organizations. Working with local partners, Bank of America identified 29 organizations in Arkansas that faced immediate needs. In total, the financial institution contributed $708,000 to Arkansas organizations. “2020…
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Keep On Runnin’: Little Rock Marathon Still a Go for 2021
by Dwain Hebda December 21, 2020
by Dwain Hebda December 21, 2020
To know Geneva Lamm and Gina Marchese, co-executive directors of the Little Rock Marathon, is to know eternal optimists. For nearly 20 years, the duo has led the signature springtime road race through brilliant sunshine and ice showers, all while…
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Arkansas Organizations Benefit from MacKenzie Scott’s $4 Billion Donation
by Tyler Hale December 15, 2020
by Tyler Hale December 15, 2020
Three Arkansas organizations have received gifts from a prominent philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The Arkansas Foodbank, Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas and Southern Bancorp Community Partners are three Arkansas organizations that received donations from Scott as part of a raft of…
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Whole Health Institute Breaking Ground on New Facility in Spring 2021
by Tyler Hale December 14, 2020
by Tyler Hale December 14, 2020
The Whole Health Institute will be launching construction on a new facility in Bentonville in the upcoming year. Announced in January 2020, the Whole Health Institute is the brainchild of Walmart scion Alice Walton. The Whole Health Institute is a…
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Spike in New Requests Taxes Food Banks, Shelters
by Dwain Hebda November 24, 2020
by Dwain Hebda November 24, 2020
In eight years as executive director of The Helping Hand of Greater Little Rock, Gayle Priddy has grown accustomed to the ebb and flow of hungry people gathering outside, some standing in line for an hour outside the building, waiting…
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Group Raising Funds for Veterans Memorial in Springdale
by AMP Staff November 20, 2020
by AMP Staff November 20, 2020
The nonprofit Springdale Veterans Memorial Organization (SVMO) is conducting an online auction to raise money to erect a veterans memorial at J.B. Hunt Park in Springdale. The group hopes to raise at least $10,000 toward the construction of the memorial.…
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Immerse Arkansas Announces $200,000 Matching Opportunity for Year-end Donors
by Katie Zakrzewski November 19, 2020
by Katie Zakrzewski November 19, 2020
Immerse Arkansas announced Thursday that every dollar donated through the end of the year will be matched up to $200,000. The organization plans to get a head start on this goal by raising $25,000 through Giving Tuesday on Dec. 1. …
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Despite Pandemic, Go!bbler Waddles on for Tenth Season
by Dwain Hebda November 18, 2020
by Dwain Hebda November 18, 2020
The tenth installment of The Go!bbler Run will come off this Thanksgiving, albeit in a virtual format. Founder Gary Taylor, who owns Go! Running in Little Rock’s Heights neighborhood, said he couldn’t bear to put runners in harm’s way, but…
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Bryant QB Ledbetter Could Help the Hogs January 15, 2021
The big news Thursday night wasn’t that Bryant senior quarterback Austin Ledbetter won the Landers Award, given to the state’s top prep football player. No, If Las Vegas laid odds on the award, Ledbetter would have been the overwhelming favorite.… The post Bryant QB Ledbetter Could Help the Hogs appeared first on AMP.
Governor’s Address: My Goals for the 93rd General Assembly January 15, 2021
The 93rd General Assembly convened this week, and today I’d like to talk about the goals that I shared with legislators in my State of the State address. I expect legislation that will boost our economy from tax cuts to reduced… The post Governor’s Address: My Goals for the 93rd General Assembly appeared first on AMP.
House Report: Legislature Kicks Off First Week of 2021 Regular Session January 15, 2021
House members are now ready to begin the second week of the 2021 Regular Session. Nearly 200 bills have been filed so far in the House and more than 135 have been filed in the Senate. House members elected to… The post House Report: Legislature Kicks Off First Week of 2021 Regular Session appeared first […]
The Innovator’s Field Guide: When Comfort Kills January 15, 2021
“A higher rate of urgency does not imply ever-present panic, anxiety, or fear. It means a state in which complacency is virtually absent.”–John Kotter Military analogies, anecdotes, and terminology prodigiously worm their way into business texts. Rarely do these loosely… The post The Innovator’s Field Guide: When Comfort Kills appeared first on AMP.
Jonesboro Mayor Demands More Progress on Turtle Creek Mall January 15, 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic began ramping up in March 2020, many businesses began shutting down due to rising case counts. Businesses in Jonesboro, though, faced an additional challenge about that time. On March 28, an EP-3 tornado pummeled Jonesboro, damaging… The post Jonesboro Mayor Demands More Progress on Turtle Creek Mall appeared first on AMP.
New Leadership Underway at Cromwell with New CEO, President and Board Member January 15, 2021
Greg Cockmon will taking taking over as the chief executive and board chairman of Cromwell Architects Engineers. Cockmon, a 32-year Cromwell veteran, will succeed Charley Penix, who has served as CEO since 2009. Penix will be returning to full-time practice, as… The post New Leadership Underway at Cromwell with New CEO, President and Board Member appeared […]
Biomedical Engineering Researcher Receives $100K Grant for Spinal Cord Treatment Project January 15, 2021
A University of Arkansas professor and biomedical engineering researcher has received a $100,000 grant to develop a new drug delivery method designed to improve treatments for spinal cord injuries. Young Hye Song, a biomedical engineering assistant professor, was awarded the… The post Biomedical Engineering Researcher Receives $100K Grant for Spinal Cord Treatment Project appeared first […]
Mars Petcare Investing $145 Million into Fort Smith Facility, Creating 120 New Jobs January 15, 2021
A pet care company will be funneling $145 million into an expansion of its Fort Smith manufacturing facility. Mars Petcare will be launching an expansion that will add more than 200,000 square-feet and two production lines to its existing facility… The post Mars Petcare Investing $145 Million into Fort Smith Facility, Creating 120 New Jobs […]
First Security Bank of Jonesboro Names Stotts as Business Development, Marketing Officer January 15, 2021
First Security Bank of Jonesboro has named a new business development and marketing officer. Haley Stotts will be taking over the role. In this position, Stotts will be responsible for developing and managing community relations. She will also oversee and… The post First Security Bank of Jonesboro Names Stotts as Business Development, Marketing Officer appeared […]
Senate Adopts Amendment to ‘Stand-Your-Ground’ Bill January 15, 2021
An amendment to a controversial “stand-your-ground” bill was passed on Thursday, Jan. 14 by members of the Arkansas Senate. Senators voted to adopt an amendment to Senate Bill 24, sponsored by Sen. Bob Ballinger (R-Ozark), which legislates the use of… The post Senate Adopts Amendment to ‘Stand-Your-Ground’ Bill appeared first on AMP.

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