Georgia-Pacific CEO to Headline Arkansas Economic Development Foundation Luncheon
In April, Georgia-Pacific CEO and president Christian Fischer is set to headline the annual Arkansas Economic Development Foundation (AEDF) Luncheon. The event will take place April 21 at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock.
Georgia-Pacific has long-standing ties to Arkansas, having multiple facilities in the state. The company has plants in Crossett, Gurdon, Fordyce and Fort Smith.
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Singh Joins Startup Junkie as Kiva NWA Program Associate
Startup Junkie has added a new member to its growing team. Alvin Singh has joined the Northwest Arkansas entrepreneurial support organization as its new Kiva program associate.
As the program associate, Singh is charged with helping to market and promote the recently launched Kiva NWA program.
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Little Rock nonprofit names new board members.
Changes coming for One Eleven.
MHP/Team SI names Nicholson vice president of public relations.
The Venture Center adds new board member.
Addressing the Veteran Suicide Rate in Arkansas
Suicide is a serious national public health issue that affects communities everywhere. When looking at the data on veteran suicide, however, we see that veterans are 1.5 times more likely to die by suicide than non-veterans. In 2017, Arkansas had the 9th worst veteran suicide rate in the country, with 20.8 suicides per 100,000 people.
There is currently an extensive study being conducted to address the issue of veteran suicide in Arkansas called the Arkansas Legislative Study on Veteran Affairs.
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Bloomberg opens Little Rock campaign office.
The Pulse of Health Care: Mercy Northwest
Northwest Arkansas isn’t like all regional communities. The area centered around Washington and Benton counties annually is recognized by multiple national publications and outlets as one of the best places to live in the country.
But its continued growth can also present challenges. Businesses — and given the evolving state of health care financing, especially health care providers — must take a long view when it comes to serving their market.
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CHI St Vincent Infirmary names new emergency department director.
Health care industry ripe for expansion in NWA.
Reaching for the Stars: U of A Organizations Crowdfunding for Mobile Planetarium
A University of Arkansas research organization is reaching for the stars. The Center for Space and Planetary Science has launched a crowdfunding effort to support its purchase of a new mobile planetarium.
One of the center’s most popular outreach programs is its traveling planetarium, a large inflatable dome that allows space enthusiasts the opportunity to enjoy a “tour” of the solar system and northern hemisphere constellations.
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High school students to compete in personal finance challenge.
U of A establishes Arkansas Humanities Center.