The Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub and Junior Achievement of Arkansas today announced the launch of HubX—NextGen, an entrepreneurial development program for high school students that offers them the opportunity to create and manage new business ventures in a team-based format. HubX—NextGen…
Kim Lane

Kim Lane
Kim Lane is the Director of Operations and Community Development of Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub. She is also the community organizer for 1 Million Cups.
The Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub will extend its facilities and services to East Arkansas through the establishment of the East Arkansas Regional Innovation System, which was jump-started this week by a $500,000 U.S. Economic Development Administration i6 Challenge grant that…
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Bentonville’s New Pocket Community Encourages a Neighborly, Active Lifestyle
by Kim Laneby Kim LaneBlack Apple Community, a new pocket community within walking distance of downtown Bentonville, officially opened this week. The community has a unique, one-of-a-kind view of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and direct access to bike and walking trails.…
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5 Reasons You’ll Love Little Rock’s Newest Movie Theater
by Kim Laneby Kim LaneThe Gateway Town Center, home to Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World and the Outlets of Little Rock, will soon be home to Little Rock’s newest movie theater, which combines first-run movies, a range of chef-crafted menu selections and a full bar. The Movie Tavern, one…
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Gov. Asa Hutchinson Announces $6M Public-Private Partnership for Teach for America
by Kim Laneby Kim LaneGov. Asa Hutchinson announced today that his office will fund an investment of $3 million in Teach For America–Arkansas that will have a lasting impact on east and south Arkansas. This investment will fund the training and support of approximately…
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Medical Assets Holding Company Names Scott Peek President
by Kim Laneby Kim LaneScott Peek, who has led Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville as chief executive officer for the past 32 years, has been hired as president of Medical Assets Holding Company in Maumelle, beginning March 1. Peek began working at the hospital in…
The University of Central Arkansas celebrated the grand opening today of UCA Downtown, a multiuse space in the heart of downtown Conway. The 2500-square-foot facility will be home to culinary, fine arts, technology and other community education and lifelong learning programs…
Chef Shuttle today announced it has entered into an exclusive partnership with Chick-fil-A. Chef Shuttle will begin offering Chick-fil-A delivery throughout central Arkansas, with both companies hoping to expand the relationship to multiple markets in the near future. “Chef Shuttle…
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DeCample, Noble, Tennille Join Forces to Create New Strategic Communications Firm
by Kim Laneby Kim LaneAarch Communications today announced the formation of a new strategic communications firm that combines the diverse talents of three highly accomplished public-affairs professionals. Matt DeCample, President of Aarch Communications, Ben Noble, President of Noble Strategies and Grant Tennille, President of…
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FIS, The Venture Center to Launch the FinTech Accelerator
by Kim Laneby Kim LaneFIS, a Fortune 500 global banking and payments technology company, today announced a collaboration with The Venture Center to launch the FinTech Accelerator. Powered by FIS, this is an initiative committed to accelerating development and innovation in the global financial…