The financial world is full of uncertainty currently headlined by conflicts around the globe, a looming presidential election and the muted threat of a viral resurgence. Any one of these events can have a profound impact on the economic wellness…
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Manufacturers Bullish on Natural State; Will Workforce Be Ready?
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffPictured above: The Amazon distribution center in Little Rock, shown under construction, opened last year. (Photos provided) By Mark Carter and Dwain Hebda A bird’s eye view of Arkansas economic development in 2024 would include some now-familiar landmarks —…
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Arkansas U.S. Steel Work Creates $383.2M Economic Impact
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffU.S. Steel has released an economic impact report on its 2022 operations in Arkansas, which includes Big River Steel in Osceola and Wheeling Machine Products in Pine Bluff. Since the release of the report, U.S. Steel has also held a…
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Arkansas Urology to Honor Zook at AUSome Event
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas Urology Foundation is excited to celebrate its mission and honor board member Randy Zook for his contributions to the community at the inaugural AUSome Event on Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little…
Pictured above: Be Pro Be Proud’s Draft Day helps connect students with potential employers. (Photos provided) There are many unsung heroes that keep our economy rolling and make our way of life possible in the first place. Many are the…
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Be Pro Be Proud Expands Nationally, Draft Day Tour Underway
Be Pro Be Proud, an Arkansas workforce development initiative led by the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Arkansas, has continually grown over the past few years. Andrew Parker, the executive director of the initiative, has worked…
Power Women: Candice Lawrence Vice President of Programs & Partnerships for the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Arkansas; Executive Director of Arkansas Economic Developers & Chamber Executives What’s your secret to success? Doing my best…
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Be Pro Be Proud Names New National Communications Director
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffAlan Turner has joined Be Pro Be Proud, an initiative led by the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and the Associated Industries of Arkansas (ASCC/AIA), as national communications director. Be Pro Be Proud is actively engaged in Arkansas, Georgia, North…
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Be Pro Be Proud Expands Program into North Carolina
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffBe Pro Be Proud, an initiative led by the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and the Associated Industries of Arkansas (ASCC/AIA), have revealed they are expanding to North Carolina. In partnership with the North Carolina Home Builders Educational & Charitable…
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Be Pro Be Proud National Conference Meets in Bentonville
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Be Pro Be Proud National Conference will be held in Bentonville, Arkansas from June 28 through June 30. The National Conference will convene key workforce leaders from Arkansas, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee among other states, to join industry leaders and legislators…