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Fuel Accelerator Set to Launch Third Cohort in Bentonville
by AMP Staff July 29, 2021
by AMP Staff July 29, 2021
The Fuel Accelerator will launch its third cohort in Bentonville beginning August 3. Fuel, from Fayetteville’s Startup Junkie Foundation, helps startups within the fields of artificial intelligence and machine learning connect to regional enterprise partners. This year, it resumes after…
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Ritter Expanding to River Valley with $12M Fiber Investment
by AMP Staff July 27, 2021
by AMP Staff July 27, 2021
Ritter Communications is investing $12 million in fiber internet services and advanced cloud solutions for businesses in the Arkansas River Valley region, the company announced Tuesday. The Jonesboro-based broadband provider will be working in four River Valley cities beginning with…
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UAMS Researchers Help with Discovery in Cancer Treatment
by AMP Staff July 21, 2021
by AMP Staff July 21, 2021
A cancer research team from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences was part of a collaboration resulting in the discovery of a key driver of cancer cell development. The discovery, which gives researchers a new target for drug therapies,…
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Ozark IC Starts Defense Project to Develop Instrumentation for Hypersonic Jets
by AMP Staff July 19, 2021
by AMP Staff July 19, 2021
Ozark Integrated Circuits of Fayetteville announced Monday the start of its first hypersonic SBIR Phase II project, part of a contract with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). The three-year, $1.5M project will employ Ozark IC’s eXtreme NodesTM (XNodes) —…
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U.S. Retail Sales Up As Recovery Continues, Group Says
by AMP Staff July 16, 2021
by AMP Staff July 16, 2021
Retail sales across the country saw solid growth during June as the recovery from the pandemic continued, according to a National Retail Federation report released Friday. NRF’s calculation of retail sales — which excludes automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants…
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Stay The Course: Alltel Alum, Verizon Vet Kristi Crum Plans To Keep Growing At Rock Dental
by Mark Carter July 15, 2021
by Mark Carter July 15, 2021
Kristi Crum’s short tenure at Rock Dental Brands in Little Rock hasn’t been quiet. Roughly a year after she was recruited to the firm as chief operating officer, COVID-19 made land and changed everything. And then in June of this…
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Proving Ground: Standard Lithium Seeks To Make Arkansas A Global Showcase For Sustainable Lithium Extraction
by Becky Gillette July 15, 2021
by Becky Gillette July 15, 2021
The lithium-ion battery has enabled the smartphone, other portable electronics, cordless power tools and electric car batteries. A critical metal in great demand, lithium is essential to transitioning to a clean economy. Strategically, the United States has been at a…
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Transplace Opens New Operations Center in Rogers
by AMP Staff July 15, 2021
by AMP Staff July 15, 2021
Transplace opened its new operations center in Rogers on Thursday. The new facility is 150,000 square feet and was designed with future growth in mind. Transplace provides logistics technology and managed transportation services. “For over 20 years, Transplace has made…
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Beige Book: Arkansas Continues to See Improving Economic Conditions
by AMP Staff July 14, 2021
by AMP Staff July 14, 2021
The Federal Reserve Bank’s latest Beige Book economic summary, released Wednesday, indicates continued improving economic conditions in Arkansas and the Eighth District. Amid overall moderate improvement, labor and materials shortages continue to restrain ability to meet customer demand, the report…
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Hampton School District Is the Latest to Run on Solar Power
by AMP Staff July 14, 2021
by AMP Staff July 14, 2021
The Hampton School District is the latest in Arkansas to run on solar power. Its new solar array was commissioned and made operational Tuesday. Projected to supply more than 90 percent of the campus’ energy consumption, the system from Today’s…
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St. Bernards Announces Additional Clinics Offering COVID Vaccine August 2, 2021
St. Bernards Healthcare announced that it now has six clinics offering vaccines, in addition to the formation of partnerships with schools and churches and communities in order to make the vaccine more readily available. This push comes as part of… The post St. Bernards Announces Additional Clinics Offering COVID Vaccine appeared first on AMP.
Steve Landers Eyeing Run for LR Mayor: ‘I Could Offer a Different Twist’ August 2, 2021
Well-known Arkansas car dealer Steve Landers said Monday that he’s considering running for Little Rock mayor in 2022. Landers is currently seeking feedback from city residents regarding improvements that they would like to see done as well as implemented initiatives.… The post Steve Landers Eyeing Run for LR Mayor: ‘I Could Offer a Different Twist’ […]
Teresa Carlisle Joins Clark Contractors as Marketing Manager August 2, 2021
Clark Contractors announced on Monday the hiring of Teresa Carlisle as marketing manager. She previously worked with Cromwell Architects Engineers. Carlisle holds a master of fine arts in printmaking from the University of Delaware, and a bachelor of fine arts… The post Teresa Carlisle Joins Clark Contractors as Marketing Manager appeared first on AMP.
Chick-fil-A Comes, Chick-fil-A Goes: CFA Updates Across Central Arkansas August 2, 2021
The Chick-fil-A located in North Little Rock’s McCain Mall closed on Saturday after 37 years of serving the location. A note on the food court restaurant’s door offered no explanation, but simply read, “Permanently Closing. Saturday, 7/31/2021, will be our… The post Chick-fil-A Comes, Chick-fil-A Goes: CFA Updates Across Central Arkansas appeared first on AMP.
Washington Regional Urgent Care Centers Now Offer COVID-19 Vaccinations Free August 2, 2021
Washington Regional announced Monday that all Washington Regional Urgent Care centers will offer the COVID-19 vaccine to people 18 years of age or older, free of charge. The Moderna vaccine is offered every Wednesday at the Bentonville, Harrison, Rogers and… The post Washington Regional Urgent Care Centers Now Offer COVID-19 Vaccinations Free appeared first on […]
Conway Surgeons Join UAMS August 2, 2021
Conway otolaryngologists Jeffrey P. Kirsch, M.D., and Patrick L. Fraley, M.D. have taken their practice to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). The two board-certified surgeons will continue practicing in Conway as the UAMS Health Ear, Nose and… The post Conway Surgeons Join UAMS appeared first on AMP.
Renewable Rayna: Electricity Demand & Demand Response 101 August 2, 2021
The scorching heat has been in full force this summer. It’s critical to understand that weather has an impact on your electric bill. A few hot days can have a considerable influence on your cost, especially if they occur during… The post Renewable Rayna: Electricity Demand & Demand Response 101 appeared first on AMP.
ArcBest Reports Its Highest Ever Quarterly Revenue in 2Q August 2, 2021
ArcBest on Monday reported its highest ever quarterly revenue and operating income in company history with 2021 second quarter revenue of $949 million. Operating income was $74.3 million and net income $61 million, $2.27 per diluted share, compared to 2020’s… The post ArcBest Reports Its Highest Ever Quarterly Revenue in 2Q appeared first on AMP.
Infection Rates Back Up in 100 Arkansas School Districts, Group Says July 30, 2021
The Arkansas Center for Health Improvement reported Friday that 100 Arkansas school districts have 14-day COVID-19 infection rates of 50 or more new known infections per 10,000 district residents. Of those districts, 12 have rates of 100 or more new… The post Infection Rates Back Up in 100 Arkansas School Districts, Group Says appeared first […]
‘Catfish’ Sutton Inducted Into Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame July 30, 2021
Keith “Catfish” Sutton, a prolific wildlife journalist, will be inducted into the Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame August 21 at the John A. and Genny Morris Conference Center in Springfield, Mo. Sutton’s first wildlife article was published in… The post ‘Catfish’ Sutton Inducted Into Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame appeared first […]

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