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SPOTLIGHT ON SMALL BUSINESS: The Force, and the Coffee, is Strong at Dark Side Coffee Co.
by Carl Kozlowski May 24, 2022
by Carl Kozlowski May 24, 2022
Mark Whitehead is an avid “Star Wars” fan, having spent much of his time on this planet collecting all manner of action figures, toys, books and other memorabilia related to the legendary film series. But in April 2020, Whitehead took …
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Pearce, Taylor, Quintero Promoted at First Community Bank October 15, 2026
First Community Bank of Batesville has announced three leadership promotions. Veronica Pearce has been promoted to senior vice president, controller; Josh Taylor has been promoted to vice president, construction loan administration manager; and America Quintero to assistant vice president, diversity… The post Pearce, Taylor, Quintero Promoted at First Community Bank appeared first on AMP.
Be Pro Be Proud Unveils New Simulator Donated by Nucor Steel Arkansas October 15, 2026
Be Pro Be Proud recently unveiled a new crane simulator donated by Nucor Steel Arkansas inside the Be Pro Be Proud Mobile Workshop. The new simulator will give students an interactive experience exploring an additional career opportunity central to one… The post Be Pro Be Proud Unveils New Simulator Donated by Nucor Steel Arkansas appeared […]
Atlanta Firm Plans $40M Retail Development Off I-40 at Brinkley October 15, 2026
GCT Real Estate of Atlanta has purchased 19 acres off Interstate 40 in Brinkley, on which it plans to develop a $40 million multi-phase commercial development. The project will include a travel center, quick-service restaurants, at least one hotel and… The post Atlanta Firm Plans $40M Retail Development Off I-40 at Brinkley appeared first on […]
Stone Bank Adds 3 to Team in Little Rock October 15, 2026
Stone Bank has announced the following new hires. Ashley East is the bank’s new vice president and relationship development officer in Little Rock; Kacie Hansen is a teller/customer service representative in Little Rock; and Khadijah Coates is an operations specialist… The post Stone Bank Adds 3 to Team in Little Rock appeared first on AMP.
Patrick Wilson Named President-elect of Arkansas Bar October 15, 2026
Little Rock lawyer Patrick Wilson has been elected president-elect designee of the Arkansas Bar Association. Wilson was elected without opposition. He will begin his one-year term as president-elect in June 2027 and assume the office of president at the 2028… The post Patrick Wilson Named President-elect of Arkansas Bar appeared first on AMP.
Jerry Horani to Lead IT, Data Analytics and AI at Lexicon October 15, 2026
Veteran construction technology executive Jerry Horani has been named vice president of information technology, data analytics and AI at Little Rock’s Lexicon Inc. In his new role, Horani will lead Lexicon’s enterprise technology strategy, including IT infrastructure, data and analytics,… The post Jerry Horani to Lead IT, Data Analytics and AI at Lexicon appeared first […]
Participation, Scores Up For Arkansas EFA Students October 15, 2026
The state’s Education Freedom Account program tripled in participation in its first year of universal eligibility, according to the annual EFA report released by the University of Arkansas Department of Education Reform. Key findings included a 21 percent participation increase,… The post Participation, Scores Up For Arkansas EFA Students appeared first on AMP.
Little Rock Set to Host Pac-12 Wrestling Championships October 14, 2026
Stephen Little has already seen plenty on his way to becoming the most decorated wrestler in the short history of the Little Rock Trojans wrestling program, and more is on the way for his final season. The university announced Wednesday… The post Little Rock Set to Host Pac-12 Wrestling Championships appeared first on AMP.
Club Car Wash Acquires Glide Xpress October 14, 2026
Club Car Wash has acquired Glide Xpress Car Wash and will undergo renovations at 13 different stores across its footprint. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Based in Memphis, Glide operates five locations in Arkansas — Little Rock, Fayetteville… The post Club Car Wash Acquires Glide Xpress appeared first on AMP.
State Launches MyArkansas App October 14, 2026
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration has launched MyArkansas, a new application “giving Arkansans convenient access to more than 50 state services,” according to a press release. MyArkansas is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. Additional… The post State Launches MyArkansas App appeared first on AMP.