James & James LLC, a hardwood furniture manufacturer launched in Springdale in 2011, is building a $9.4 million manufacturing facility in Heber Springs. The company plans to create 47 new jobs in the region over four years, according to a …
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There is a scribble on the whiteboard over Charles Morgan’s left shoulder, a green box with some squiggles of a sort. The faint lines suggest a dry-erase marker that was indeed running dry or an idea that was never fully …
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Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Breaks Ground on $11.75M Music Center
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas Symphony Orchestra (ASO) recently broke ground on its new $11.75 million Stella Boyle Smith Music Center in Little Rock’s East Village, which will be a first-of-its-kind music-focused headquarters for the state. Slated to open in September 2024, the …
When it comes to economic development in the technology sector, Arkansas is setting itself apart as the place to be. With one of the lowest costs of living in the country and a variety of business incentives for organizations in …
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Former Samsung, Sony Exec Named President and COO of First Orion
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffJoseph Stinziano, a former top executive at Samsung and Sony, has joined First Orion, a North Little Rock-based provider of branded communication solutions for businesses, as the company’s president and chief operating officer. In his new role, Stinziano will leverage …
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2022 Chocolate Fantasy Ball Raises Record $720k for Ronald McDonald House Families
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffRonald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas (RMHCA) has announced that its 2022 Chocolate Fantasy Ball, presented by BKD, raised a record-breaking number of donations this year. The annual fundraising gala helps provide a place to stay at the Ronald McDonald …
Two new members have joined the board of directors for First Orion. Former Samsung Electronics North America president and CEO Tim Baxter and Highland LP founder Tom Reilley have been named to the board. “We are pleased to welcome Tim …
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2021 Influencers of the Year: Charles Morgan, CEO/Chairman, First Orion
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffCharles Morgan wears many hats, from chairman of the board to chief data inspector to race car driver and even author. He founded First Orion, which provides call transparency with in-network call control, in 2008 in Little Rock. Morgan has …
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First Orion Makes $10K Donation to Thea Foundation
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Thea Foundation received $10,000 from First Orion to support its nonprofit efforts. According to the foundation, the funding will be instrumental in supporting its statewide programs. The donation comes as Thea Foundation has closed its doors – including fundraisers …
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First Orion CEO Charles Morgan to Speak at Innovation Hub in March
by Tyler Haleby Tyler Haleby Tyler Hale Arkansas business titan Charles D. Morgan will be discussing the keys to his success during an event at the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub in March. Morgan, the former Axciom CEO and chairman, will be discussing his business …
