Crayola Studios, a division of Crayola dedicated to developing content across multiple genres, is partnering with two-time Academy Award® winner Geena Davis and the Bentonville Film Festival on a new program to identify and develop original kids’ content. Selected finalists …
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NLR Chamber Leads Coalition to Relaunch Innovation Hub
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday that it has established an advisory committee to ensure the continued operation and future growth of the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub. In November, the North Little Rock Public Library System announced …
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Spotlight on Small Business: Ink
From being recognized as one of Arkansas’ best businesses in 2021 to being named to the Inc. 5000 list as one of America’s fastest-growing small businesses, there are plenty of reasons to celebrate at Ink, a merchandising agency in Maumelle. …
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Stage 13 Launches to Transform Arts Education in Arkansas
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffA bold new chapter for the arts in Arkansas is officially underway. Thirteen arts professionals have united to form Stage 13 Foundation for Performing Arts, Inc. (“Stage 13”), a nonprofit organization in the process of applying for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. …
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Coburn Goss Takes the Helm at Argenta Contemporary Theatre
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Argenta Contemporary Theatre (ACT) has named Coburn “Coby” Goss its new artistic director, following the retirement of founding producing artistic director Vincent Insalaco earlier this year. A North Little Rock native, Goss began his career at the Arkansas Repertory …
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The Compton: Independent Lifestyle Hotel to Open in Bentonville
The Compton, a new 142-room independent lifestyle hotel, is set to open in Bentonville this fall. Situated on Bentonville’s historic square, adjacent to Dave Peel Park and a new pedestrian promenade that connects to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, …
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New State-of-the-Art Library in Searcy Officially Open
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffOn Wednesday, Sept. 18, the City of Searcy celebrated the grand opening of the Janett and Larry Crain Memorial Library, a state-of-the-art facility designed to meet the needs of the city’s growing community. The modern 33,000-square-foot library is more than …
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Spotlight on Small Business: Terra Studios
It is no wonder that the name Fayetteville conjures up images of fairies. The Ozark landscape seems to invite all manner of magic, and perhaps no place around Fayetteville is more magical than Terra Studios. The aroma of gardens and …
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Venture Center to Hold Pitch Competition for Kids
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Venture Center has partnered with Economics Arkansas to host the first-ever Pitch ‘N Punch, a competition where incoming 5th-8th grade students are invited to participate and learn about entrepreneurship and the fundamentals of pitching. The competition will be held …
Jeff D. Standridge, Ed.D., Chief Catalyst, Conductor Winning in any business environment demands that companies embrace various forms of disruptive innovation. This paradigm shift requires a new way of thinking throughout the entire organizational ecosystem – one that necessitates a …
