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EasyBins Goes from Neat Idea to COVID-19 Necessity Overnight
by Dwain Hebda March 31, 2020
by Dwain Hebda March 31, 2020
When James Farmer launched EasyBins in 2018, the thought of it being a lifeline during a national crisis was one rationale for creating the grocery home delivery service. But it wasn’t the only or even the primary one. “The model…
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The Innovator’s Field Guide: Inspiration Lies All Around You
by Jeff Standridge March 27, 2020
by Jeff Standridge March 27, 2020
Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba, is no stranger to rejection. China’s richest man wasn’t the greatest student. He scored a whopping 1 on a 120-point college entrance math exam and was rejected by Harvard 10 times. Ma settled on…
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Schutte Named Managing Director for Venture Center’s Accelerator Programs
by AMP Staff March 26, 2020
by AMP Staff March 26, 2020
The Venture Center has named a new managing director for its accelerator programs. The Little Rock-based entrepreneurial support organization has promoted Daniel Schutte, who was the fintech accelerator program manager, to the role. As the managing director for accelerator programs,…
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The Venture Center Hosting Virtual Demo Day for ICBA Accelerator
by Tyler Hale March 25, 2020
by Tyler Hale March 25, 2020
Fintech companies from around the world will be showing off their technologies in a special virtual Demo Day in April. The Venture Center will be hosting its first-ever Virtual Demo Day, showcasing the ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator 2.0 participants. The Demo…
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The Conductor Launches Fourth Cohort of 10X Growth Accelerator
by Tyler Hale March 23, 2020
by Tyler Hale March 23, 2020
Applications for the Conductor’s 10X Growth Accelerator are now open for Arkansas businesses. This application period marks the launch of the fourth cohort of the accelerator, which provides practical entrepreneurship education, coaching and support to businesses in Arkansas. Through the…
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Living in the Uncomfortable: Christina Lecuyer Redefines Success for Herself
by Tyler Hale March 19, 2020
by Tyler Hale March 19, 2020
Our environments never solely define us, but they have a major impact on the people we grow up to be. Just ask Christina Lecuyer. A former professional golfer, Lecuyer grew up surrounded by golfing. Her father, uncles and younger brothers…
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Hasley Named Startup Junkie Foundation Executive Director
by AMP Staff March 18, 2020
by AMP Staff March 18, 2020
Startup Junkie Foundation has named a new executive director to head up its entrepreneurial support efforts. Taylor Hasley will be taking over the role, succeeding former executive director Haley Allgood. Hasley joined Startup Junkie in 2019, overseeing the organization’s Fuel…
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Entrepreneur-Focused Organizations Temporarily Shutting Down Programming
by Tyler Hale March 13, 2020
by Tyler Hale March 13, 2020
Multiple Arkansas entrepreneurial support organizations (ESOs) are shutting down their program offerings in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Both Startup Junkie and Conductor have canceled all in-person events and programming that have been scheduled for the remainder of the school…
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HealthTech Arkansas Creates Partnership to Bring Global Healthcare Startups to Natural State
by AMP Staff March 11, 2020
by AMP Staff March 11, 2020
HealthTech Arkansas is partnering with PwC Singapore to bring HealthTech portfolio companies and startups affiliated with PwC Singapore’s Venture Hub to Arkansas. As part of this effort, the startups will work 11 Arkansas healthcare providers participating in the HealthTech Arkansas…
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Little Rock Company Apptegy Named to Forbes List of Top Startup Employers
by Tyler Hale March 11, 2020
by Tyler Hale March 11, 2020
An Arkansas company has been named to Forbes magazine’s list of the top startup employers. Apptegy has been named to Forbes’ 2020 Top 500 Startup Employers list. The education technology startup is the only Arkansas company to make the list.…
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Delta Dental of Arkansas Commits $7 Million for COVID-19 Financial Assistance April 2, 2020
Delta Dental of Arkansas (DDAR) is aiming to make an impact on dentists in the state through a new program. Through the DDAR Advance Receipts Program, the company will be providing up to $6.5 million in emergency financial assistance to…The post Delta Dental of Arkansas Commits $7 Million for COVID-19 Financial Assistance appeared first on […]
Preston: State Can’t Process Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Claims Yet April 2, 2020
Unemployment insurance applications are rising rapidly according to state officials, but measures are being taken to address the influx of applicants. Gov. Asa Hutchinson called the situation a “historic flood” of unemployment insurance applications. According to Arkansas Department of Commerce…The post Preston: State Can’t Process Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Claims Yet appeared first on AMP.
Walmart Opening Drive-Thru Screening Site for Healthcare Workers in Bentonville April 1, 2020
Walmart is partnering with the state of Arkansas and Quest Diagnostics to bring a new drive-thru COVID-19 screening initiative to Northwest Arkansas. Gov. Asa Hutchinson said that the initiative is pilot project for a drive-thru screening facility for first responders…The post Walmart Opening Drive-Thru Screening Site for Healthcare Workers in Bentonville appeared first on AMP.
State Parks Limited to Day Use, Hutchinson Recommends Closing Buffalo River Park April 1, 2020
Use of Arkansas State Parks will be limited following concerns that social distancing procedures have not been followed and that out-of-state visitors could result in increased chances for COVID-19 transmission. On Tuesday, March 31, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced his intention…The post State Parks Limited to Day Use, Hutchinson Recommends Closing Buffalo River Park appeared first […]
Economics Arkansas Providing Educational Resources During COVID-19 Crisis April 1, 2020
Economics Arkansas, an educational nonprofit organization that promotes economic literacy in Arkansas, is ensuring teachers and students in grades preK – 12 across the state continue to receive professional development training and ready-to-use resources during the coronavirus pandemic. “Thanks to…The post Economics Arkansas Providing Educational Resources During COVID-19 Crisis appeared first on AMP.
Kroger Giving Hourly Frontline Workers “Hero Bonus” April 1, 2020
Kroger is giving its hourly frontline workers a “hero bonus” for their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic. The Cincinnati-headquartered grocery chain announced that it would be adding a $2 bonus to workers’ standard base rate of pay for all hours…The post Kroger Giving Hourly Frontline Workers “Hero Bonus” appeared first on AMP.
COVID-19 Cases Rise By 61, Brings Total to 584 April 1, 2020
Sixty-one new coronavirus cases have been reported in Arkansas since yesterday, bringing the state’s total to 584 positive cases. Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) Secretary Dr. Nate Smith confirmed the rise in cases during a Wednesday afternoon press conference. While…The post COVID-19 Cases Rise By 61, Brings Total to 584 appeared first on AMP.
A-State Postpones Spring Commencement Ceremony April 1, 2020
Arkansas State University is postposing its spring commencement ceremony due to coronavirus concerns. The commencement ceremony was originally scheduled to be held Saturday, May 16. However, school officials say that while the ceremony is being tentatively rescheduled for August. In…The post A-State Postpones Spring Commencement Ceremony appeared first on AMP.
National Review Recognizes Cotton as Leading Voice in COVID-19 Fight April 1, 2020
A national publication has highlighted one of Arkansas’ U.S. Senators as being a leading voice in the fight against coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. In an article entitled “The Senator Who Saw the Coronavirus Coming,” National Review spotlighted Sen. Tom…The post National Review Recognizes Cotton as Leading Voice in COVID-19 Fight appeared first on AMP.
Sniffle Health, NSL Partner to Provide Drive-Thru Screenings for COVID-19 April 1, 2020
Two Arkansas companies are partnering to provide COVID-19 drive-thru testing. Sniffle Health, a telemedicine company, and Natural State Laboratories (NSL) are providing the service to alleviate the backlog of testing and reduce test turnaround time. Testing will be administered from…The post Sniffle Health, NSL Partner to Provide Drive-Thru Screenings for COVID-19 appeared first on AMP.