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Ben Fruehauf IV may very well have the best side gig in all of Arkansas. “I tell people that I’m an attorney,” Fruehauf said. “I tell them that, and they don’t care, but when I say my family runs a …

Heartland Forward is expanding its focus on artificial intelligence with the appointment of its first-ever AI Fellow. John Bailey, a nationally recognized expert in technology and public policy, will help guide the organization’s efforts to position the heartland as a …

Bentonville nonprofit policy think-tank Heartland Forward has named Brian Kelsey its new vice president of programs and strategy. In this role, Kelsey will lead Heartland Forward’s community-driven programs in impact areas of regional competitiveness, talent pipeline and health and wellness. The …

Dr. David Mazyck has been appointed the inaugural president of a new STEM-focused university planned by the Walton family for Bentonville. The university was first announced last year. Mazyck most recently served as professor and head of the School of …

Several Arkansas organizations are among the first recipients of the People-First AI Fund, a new multi-million-dollar initiative from the OpenAI Foundation aimed at helping community-based nonprofits strengthen their work while thoughtfully exploring how artificial intelligence can support the people they …

Bentonville think tank Heartland Forward has named Krista Cupp executive vice president of partnerships and events and executive director of the Heartland Summit, while J.T. Geren has been promoted to vice president of communications. These appointments come at a pivotal moment …

Angie Cooper, who once served as the president and chief operating officer of Heartland Forward, will now take lead of the nonprofit, which works to accelerate economic growth in the middle of the U.S. “It’s an honor to lead Heartland …

Tom Walton and Steuart Walton shared plans to launch a new higher education institution that will “reimagine STEM education for the next generation of innovators, builders, and entrepreneurs,” according to a press release.  The announcement was made during this year’s …

In today’s rapidly transforming economy, one thing has become clear: States that invest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics talent drive more economic growth and are more competitive and prosperous. To compete today and in the future, we recognize that …

Women are proving their power every day as they continue to break through glass ceilings and prove there is really nothing they cannot do. These AMP “Power Women” for 2024 were nominated by readers, and each has blazed a trail, …