One of Greg Genuardi’s greatest joys is sharing his love for animals with others. A native of Virginia, Genuardi was born and raised in Fairfax, 20 minutes outside of Washington, D.C. He attended the University of Mary Washington, a small…
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A Day in the Life: Dennis Cavanaugh, Warning Coordination Meteorologist
Even as a child, Dennis Cavanaugh has always had his eyes on the skies. Growing up in northern Ohio, Cavanaugh had an interest in weather because of the lake effect snow storms that often dropped a foot of snow overnight…
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Spotlight on Small Business: The Humble Thread
Small businesses are the lifeblood of their community. In this Spotlight on Small Business, AMP sits down with Amy Hughes, the owner of The Humble Thread in Cabot. Hughes is a military wife and was a stay-at-home mom of a…
You could say that Maggie Raglin is the cat’s meow. Raglin is an animal caretaker specializing in carnivores at the Little Rock Zoo. She originally went to UCA with the intention of majoring in history and international relations, but after…
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe Embodies Small Business Success Story
Pictured above: Glen Johnson (left) and Nick Crouch (right) In the competitive landscape of the fast-casual dining industry, one small business stands out as a shining example of success — Tropical Smoothie Cafe. What started as a simple smoothie joint…
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Spotlight on Small Business: Pinnacle IT
Small businesses are the lifeblood of their community. In this week’s Spotlight on Small Business, AMP sits down with Pinnacle IT. Pinnacle IT is a service-excellence-focused, 30-year-old technology firm headquartered in Little Rock, with offices throughout Arkansas. “Like many technology…
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A Day in the Life: Nicole Darland, Hoofstock and Bird Keeper
They say that the early bird catches the worm. Fortunately, all of the birds in Nicole Darland’s care get more than enough love and food to eat. Darland was born and raised in Hot Springs but has also lived in…
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Spotlight on Small Business: supertasterz’s OPERA SAUCE
Small businesses are often the lifeblood of their community. In this week’s Spotlight on Small Business, we shine the light on supertasterz, which is responsible for the creation of the well-known, professionally manufactured condiment, OPERA SAUCE Mediterranean Hot Sauce. supertasterz…
If there’s one thing that Kristin Grove is good at, it’s addressing the elephant in the room. Born and raised in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Grove went to college at Delaware Valley College in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and majored in animal sciences. “The…
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Spotlight on Small Business: Bell Urban Farm
Small businesses are the lifeblood of their community. For this Spotlight on Small Business, we’re shining the light on Bell Urban Farm. Bell Urban Farm, owned by Kim Doughty-McCannon, is an urban farm in the heart of Conway. “We grow…