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Roda Named to NCIA’s Hemp Committee
by Tyler Hale September 24, 2020
by Tyler Hale September 24, 2020
Abaca CEO Dan Roda has been appointed to serve on the National Cannabis Industry Association’s Hemp Committee. Founded in 2010, NCIA aims to “promote the growth of a responsible and legitimate cannabis industry” in the United States, according to its…
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The Power of Hemp: Donna Porter Blazes Trails with HelloHemp!
by AMP Staff December 12, 2019
by AMP Staff December 12, 2019
Lifetime horticulturist and Botanical Garden of the Ozarks trailblazer Donna Porter is harnessing the healing power of a single plant to help others. She’s putting decades of knowledge to work to offer the Northwest Arkansas community some of the best…
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New Product Lets Clients Have Their CBD and Chocolate, Too
by Dwain Hebda November 27, 2019
by Dwain Hebda November 27, 2019
by Dwain Hebda Carmen Portillo is a Little Rock entrepreneur who became the state’s first certified professional chocolatier. Her company, Cocoa Belle Chocolates, has developed a national reputation for her luxury creations, produced out of a nondescript manufacturing space in…
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CBD: A Budding Business
by Tyler Hale November 30, 2018
by Tyler Hale November 30, 2018
Since being legalized in 2016 by a state constitutional amendment, medical marijuana is slowly becoming available to Arkansas citizens. By Tyler Hale | Photography By David Yerby and Jamison Mosley The years since the amendment’s passage have seen the creation…
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City of Little Rock Unveils Harriet Tubman Sculpture at City Hall February 24, 2021
On Feb. 24, 2021, the City of Little Rock unveiled a Harriet Tubman sculpture in front of City Hall. Speakers at the dedication included Mayor of Little Rock Frank Scott Jr., City Director Dean Kumpuris, Haskell Dickinson and guest honoree… The post City of Little Rock Unveils Harriet Tubman Sculpture at City Hall appeared first […]
Arkansas House Passes Stand Your Ground Bill in Overwhelming Vote February 24, 2021
Senate Bill 24 (SB 24), commonly known as the Stand Your Ground Bill, has been passed overwhelmingly by the Arkansas House of Representatives. House lawmakers passed the bill by a margin of 73 to 23 with four not voting and… The post Arkansas House Passes Stand Your Ground Bill in Overwhelming Vote appeared first on […]
Glasbrenner Named to Forbes Next 1000 List in 2021 February 24, 2021
An Arkansas chief executive has been named to Forbes’ Next 1000 list for 2021. Elizabeth Glasbrenner, the co-founder and CEO of Smiley Technologies, is the sole Arkansas executive selected for the first round of this inaugural Forbes list in 2021.… The post Glasbrenner Named to Forbes Next 1000 List in 2021 appeared first on AMP.
Will COVID-19 Be Under Control by April? February 24, 2021
An editorial in the Wall Street Journal published Feb. 18 by Dr. Marty Makary, a professor at the John Hopkins University School of Medicine, is raising hopes that the coronavirus pandemic is on the way out and that the U.S. could… The post Will COVID-19 Be Under Control by April? appeared first on AMP.
Donnie King Taking COO Role at Tyson Foods February 24, 2021
Tyson Foods Inc. is planning to make “organizational changes” to increase innovation at the Springdale-based company. One of those changes is making Donnie King, the poultry group president, the company’s chief operating officer. In this role, King will report directly… The post Donnie King Taking COO Role at Tyson Foods appeared first on AMP.
SBA Opening Exclusive 14-Day PPP Loan Period for Employers with Fewer Than 20 Employees February 24, 2021
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be focusing its efforts on providing equitable relief for small businesses around the nation, with a focus on racial and gender equity. As part of this effort, the SBA will be establishing an… The post SBA Opening Exclusive 14-Day PPP Loan Period for Employers with Fewer Than 20 […]
Hutchinson Lowers Age Eligibility for COVID Vaccine to 65 February 23, 2021
Vaccine eligibility in Arkansas is being expanded by order of Gov. Asa Hutchinson, starting Tuesday, Feb. 23. He told reporters during a Tuesday afternoon briefing that Arkansans aged 65 and older will now be able to be vaccinated as part… The post Hutchinson Lowers Age Eligibility for COVID Vaccine to 65 appeared first on AMP.
Milligan Launches Campaign to Become Next State Auditor February 23, 2021
Dennis Milligan is launching a bid to become the next State Auditor in the 2022 election. On Tuesday, Feb. 23, Milligan kickstarted his campaign with an announcement at the State Capitol. He is running to replace current State Auditor Andrea… The post Milligan Launches Campaign to Become Next State Auditor appeared first on AMP.
UAMS Serving as Health Care Provider for All Sports Productions in 2021 February 23, 2021
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will be serving as the health care provider for All Sports Production events in Arkansas in 2021. Based in Northwest Arkansas, All Sports Production is a sports event management and consulting firm… The post UAMS Serving as Health Care Provider for All Sports Productions in 2021 appeared […]
Goodyear Buys Cooper Tire in $2.8 Billion Cash-and-Stock Transaction February 23, 2021
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is buying rival company Cooper Tire in a $2.8 billion transaction. On Monday, Feb. 22, Akron, Ohio-based Goodyear announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cooper Tire & Rubber Company. This… The post Goodyear Buys Cooper Tire in $2.8 Billion Cash-and-Stock Transaction appeared first on AMP.

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