Feature image above: Mentorship is a key focus of 100 Black Men of Greater Little Rock. (Photo provided by 100 Black Men of Greater Little Rock) When Marcus Johnson, chapter president at 100 Black Men of Greater Little Rock, asks …
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Gov. Sanders Appoints Deere to U of A Board of Trustees
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffOn Wednesday, March 12, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders revealed that Judd Deere will replace Sheffield Nelson on the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees. His term will expire on March 1, 2035. While serving on the board, he will continue …
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Success Story: Junior Achievement of Arkansas Grows into a Major Force
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaAfter releasing its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 figures in February, Arkansas-based Walmart once again demonstrated its might as the world’s largest retailer and the one of the most successful corporations humanity has ever seen. The retail behemoth reported …
Doug McMillon, president and CEO of Walmart, will receive the Legacy Award at Junior Achievement of Arkansas’ first-ever Hall of Fame Gala. The gala, which is scheduled for May 9 at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock, will replace …
This month, AMP takes a look at nonprofits and the culture of giving back to the community. Nonprofits work tirelessly to help those in the community who need it most, and many philanthropic corporations due their part as well. Their …
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Legacies: Junior Achievement Recognizes Leaders Who Promote Education
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterJunior Achievement of Arkansas will honor its 2023 Legacy Award winners at the 15th annual Legacy Award Luncheon on May 25 inside the DoubleTree Hotel Ballroom in downtown Little Rock. The Legacy Awards Luncheon is the nonprofit’s largest fundraiser, benefiting …
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Junior Achievement Names Legacy Award Winners; Luncheon Set for May 24
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffTroy Wells, Dr. Alonzo Williams Sr., Steve Straessle and Seal Solar will be honored May 24 by Junior Achievement of Arkansas at the 14th annual Legacy Award Luncheon. Legacy awards will be presented to Wells, president and CEO of Baptist …
- BusinessBusiness & FinanceEducationFinance & BankingMagazineMay 2021
For Rush Harding, The Trail Led to Junior Achievement: LR Financier Followed In Sheffield Nelson’s Footsteps
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterWhen Rush Harding III talks about Junior Achievement, the education nonprofit for which the Crews & Associates founding partner has served as benefactor and from which he will receive a Legacy Award on May 27, it’s not long before the …
- BusinessEducationMagazineMay 2021
Forging a Legacy: Junior Achievement Honoring Leaders Who’ve Shown Commitment To Education
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterJunior Achievement of Arkansas will honor its 2021 Legacy Award winners May 27 from Heifer International’s world headquarters in downtown Little Rock. The Legacy Awards Luncheon, the nonprofit’s largest fundraiser benefiting more than 8,400 students in Central Arkansas, will be held …
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Knowledge Is Power: Leslie Rutledge Champions Junior Achievement Mission of Financial Literacy
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterKnowledge is power, the saying goes. The mission of one Arkansas nonprofit is to equip the state’s youth with power through financial literacy. Junior Achievement of Arkansas works to promote work-readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy among Arkansas students in kindergarten …