The Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program (GORP), a business incubator led by the University of Arkansas Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (OEI), has received a $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Economic Development Agency to expand statewide. The grant, which is matched by an…
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Garvan Woodland Gardens Executive Director Bob Bledsoe to Retire
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffBob Bledsoe, executive director of the Garvan Woodland Gardens, will be retiring from his position in January 2024, the University of Arkansas announced. He has seen Garvan Gardens, an outreach center of the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design,…
It’s no secret that like many other professions, the architecture, engineering and construction industries are predominantly made up of male workers. But more women are stepping into leadership roles in these industries, thanks in part to programs put in place…
It’s no secret that like many other professions, the architecture, engineering and construction industries are predominantly made up of male workers. But more women are stepping into leadership roles in these industries, thanks in part to programs put in place…
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UA’s Kyle Quinn Wins ARA Biomedical Research Award
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffDr. Kyle Quinn is the recipient of the Lawrence E. Cornett PhD Award for Excellence in Biomedical Research from the Arkansas Research Alliance. Quinn is an associate professor of biomedical engineering and the director of the Arkansas Integrative Metabolic Research…
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Despite Lingering Workforce Issues, AEC Industry Experiencing Forward Motion
Above photo taken by Dero. Designed by WDD Architects and Tsoi Kobus Design. Costs for construction have gone up to levels much higher than would have been dreamed possible four years ago, said Brian Black, principal, AIA LEED AP, for…
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NWA Tech Summit Names 2023 Innovators of the Year
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce and the NWA Tech Summit have named Dr. Ranu Jung, associate vice chancellor, distinguished professor of biomedical engineering and founding executive director of the Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research (I³R), and Prathibha…
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Moses Tucker Acquires 23-Acre Site For NWA Housing Project
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffLittle Rock-based real estate developer Moses Tucker Partners (MTP) recently unveiled the acquisition of a 23-acre site in Fayetteville. The ownership is a joint venture between Equity Partnership Holdings, C&A Companies and MTP. The new venture aims to develop the…
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AgHeritage Promotes Hill to VP of Credit
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffJason Hill has recently been promoted to Vice President of Credit at AgHeritage Farm Credit Services, where he will be responsible for managing the company’s credit underwriting team. Hill most recently served as AVP & Senior Credit Officer, a role…
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Cartwheel Studio, U of A to Launch New Tech Accelerator
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffCartwheel Studio and the University of Arkansas Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation are launching the Bounds Accelerator, an Arkansas-based startup accelerator to leverage emerging technologies like blockchain, AI, AR and VR. The 16-week accelerator will unite entrepreneurs, industry leaders, tech experts and startups…