With promises of a $10,000 incentive for moving to Northwest Arkansas, the “Life Works Here” program attracted significant national press and resulted in thousands of applications from professionals eager to make the jump to the Natural State. Since its announcement…
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OZ Art Launches Public Art Initiative to Install 12 Works in Arkansas
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffA new initiative is aiming to install new pieces of public art across Arkansas. OZ Art, the Unexpected and Justkids are partnering to launch ARkanvas, an intitative that will install 12 public art pieces in the state. ARkanvas will bring…
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Walton Foundation Gives $194.7M for UA Research, New Institute
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterThe Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation has donated $194.7 million to the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville for the establishment of a research institute designed to spur economic development across multiple fields. The gift marks one of the largest single,…
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New Statewide Survey Shows More Arkansans Wearing Masks, Breaks Down Usage Among Age Ranges
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleState officials unveiled a new poll on Wednesday, July 8 that provides a snapshot of Arkansas residents’ attitudes toward the COVID-19 pandemic and the guidelines governing the recovery. According to Gov. Asa Hutchinson, Arkansas Economic Recovery Task Force chairman Steuart…
The Economic Recovery Task Force has submitted its interim report to me, and today I’d like to talk about some of the steps we need to take to boost our economy after COVID-19. The report paints an accurate picture of…
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Task Force Calls for COVID-19-Related Liability Protections for Businesses
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleLiability issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic have become a focal point of the economic recovery effort, according to the task force charged with developing recommendations for Gov. Asa Hutchinson. The Arkansas Economic Recovery Task Force has released its interim…
Although a reopening date has not been set yet, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Momentary are expecting to make an announcement next week. According to the public relations director of Crystal Bridges Museum, Beth Bobbitt, the museum…
Today I’d like to talk about our plans to shift our economy out of low gear as we look to life after the worst of this health crisis has passed. I am optimistic about our economy and our ability to…
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Walton: Task Force Sets Up Committees to Begin Providing Industry Recommendations
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleIndustry leaders and state officials have started the process of developing recommendations for reopening the state economy. On April 18, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced the creation of the Arkansas Economic Recovery Task Force, which is tasked with developing guidelines for…
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High-End Cycling Company Rapha Set to Move U.S. Headquarters to Bentonville
by Tyler Haleby Tyler Haleby Tyler Hale A high-end cycling apparel and accessories company is reportedly making the move to Northwest Arkansas. Rapha Racing LLC is slated to move its U.S. operations to Arkansas from its current base in Portland, Oregon. A report by…