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Arkansas Business Hall of Fame Pauses for 2021
by AMP Staff September 24, 2020
by AMP Staff September 24, 2020
The Arkansas Business Hall of Fame will not be selecting a new class of inductees for 2021. The Hall of Fame board has elected to pause the inductee selection due to concerns over COVID-19. According to board chair Jason LaFrance,…
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In Time for the Holidays, Walmart Planning More Than $700 Million for Employee Bonuses December 3, 2020
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Walmart is regularly provided bonuses to its associates, totaling more than $2 billion to date. On Thursday, Dec. 3, the retailer announced its plans to inject an additional $700 million into cash bonuses for U.S. employees… The post In Time for the Holidays, Walmart Planning More Than $700 Million for Employee […]
Pruitt Named VP, Private Banking Advisor for Arvest Bank December 3, 2020
Maisie Miles Pruitt has been named vice president and private banking advisor for Arvest Bank. Most recently, she served as vice president and branch sales manager for Arvest. Pruitt has held roles at Arvest Bank for 13 years. “Maisie has… The post Pruitt Named VP, Private Banking Advisor for Arvest Bank appeared first on AMP.
McPherson Retiring as VCC’s Chief Operating Officer December 3, 2020
After more than 30 years with the company, VCC Construction chief operating officer Bill McPherson is stepping down at the end of 2020. According to VCC, McPherson’s departure is part of a multi-year departmental succession plan. McPherson’s retirement was reportedly… The post McPherson Retiring as VCC’s Chief Operating Officer appeared first on AMP.
Keet Family Bringing New Restaurant Concept to Arkansas December 3, 2020
The restauranteurs who made gyros cool via Taziki’s, redefined casually elegant dining with Petit & Keet and Cypress Social and introduced Wendy’s hot ‘n’ juicy hamburgers to Arkansas are at it again. The Keet family of JTJ Restaurants fame will… The post Keet Family Bringing New Restaurant Concept to Arkansas appeared first on AMP.
St. Louis Fed Research Director Set to be Confirmed as Federal Reserve Governor December 3, 2020
The St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank research director is set to be confirmed to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Christopher Waller is projected to be confirmed as a Fed governor on Thursday after the U.S. Senate voted 50-45 in… The post St. Louis Fed Research Director Set to be Confirmed as Federal Reserve Governor […]
UAMS College of Nursing Receives $500K Gift for Ph.D. Nursing Students December 3, 2020
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing has received a gift commitment of $500,000 for a new endowed scholarship geared toward doctoral students. Michael Carter, D.N.Sc., D.N.P., and Sarah Carter, M.D. have pledged the gift, which would… The post UAMS College of Nursing Receives $500K Gift for Ph.D. Nursing Students appeared first […]
With New International Alliance, Startup Junkie Aims to Impact Korean Startups December 3, 2020
Startup Junkie has formed a new partnership to test new initiatives with Korean tech companies in Northwest Arkansas. The Fayetteville-based entrepreneurial support organization is collaborating with the Korean International Trade Association (KITA) on startup testbed initiatives, as part of an… The post With New International Alliance, Startup Junkie Aims to Impact Korean Startups appeared first […]
Former Craighead County Clerk Indicted on Federal Wire Fraud Charges December 3, 2020
Former Craighead County Clerk Kade Holliday has been indicted by a federal grand jury for multiple counts of wire fraud. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Arkansas announced that Holliday had been indicted by the grand jury… The post Former Craighead County Clerk Indicted on Federal Wire Fraud Charges appeared first on […]
Urban Outfitters Setting Up Shop in Promenade at Chenal December 2, 2020
Urban Outfitters is coming to Arkansas for the first time. The retail chain is expected to open a store in Little Rock in summer 2021 in the Promenade at Chenal. Newmark Moses Tucker Partners, the leasing agent and property management… The post Urban Outfitters Setting Up Shop in Promenade at Chenal appeared first on AMP.
JBU College of Business Introducing New Degrees in Fall 2021 December 2, 2020
The Soderquist College of Business at John Brown University is adding a series of new offerings to its undergraduate and graduate programs. Starting in fall 2021, the College of Business will offer four new degrees. One of the degrees will… The post JBU College of Business Introducing New Degrees in Fall 2021 appeared first on […]

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Jason LaFrance

Arkansas Business Hall of Fame Pauses for 2021