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Op-Ed: Empowered in The Midst of the U.S.-China Trade War Uncertainty
by Yang Luo-Branch November 19, 2019
by Yang Luo-Branch November 19, 2019
by Yang Luo-Branch I had the privilege of engaging in a dialogue on how to understand and navigate the U.S.-China trade war for Arkansas’ economy recently in Little Rock at a workshop hosted by the Arkansas Association of Asian Businesses…
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December 2018 Magazine
Adapting Forward: Arkansas For The Future Of Business
by Yang Luo-Branch November 30, 2018
by Yang Luo-Branch November 30, 2018
By Yang Luo-Branch – Arkansas Association Of Asian Businesses It is to Arkansas’ pride that six native companies were included in the 2018 U.S. Fortune 500 and two in the 2018 Global 500, with Walmart ranked number one, based on revenue on…
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Walmart Wraps Up Largest-Ever Annual Open Call Event July 1, 2022
This week, more than 1,100 businesses from across the country pitched their products made, grown or assembled in the U.S. to Walmart and Sam’s Club merchants at Walmart’s ninth annual Open Call. Preliminary results indicate that more than 330 of… The post Walmart Wraps Up Largest-Ever Annual Open Call Event appeared first on AMP.
Encore Bank Appoints Patti DuBuque and Launches New Business Line July 1, 2022
Encore Bank announced today the launch of a new business line, Association Banking by Encore, with the appointment of 25-year community association executive and banking veteran Patti DuBuque. As executive vice president and director of association banking, DuBuque will be… The post Encore Bank Appoints Patti DuBuque and Launches New Business Line appeared first on […]
SWEPCO Announces Energy Increases for Arkansas Residents July 1, 2022
Southwestern Electric Power Co., an American Electric Power company, today announced the Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC) has approved a base rate increase for SWEPCO customers in Arkansas, as well as an interim fuel adjustment for the 2021 winter storm… The post SWEPCO Announces Energy Increases for Arkansas Residents appeared first on AMP.
Conway Boosts Minimum Wage for City Employees July 1, 2022
The City of Conway announced Thursday that they will be paying full-time city employees at least $15 per hour, with the change becoming effective beginning today, July 1st. City officials shared that the minimum wage for full-time employees will be… The post Conway Boosts Minimum Wage for City Employees appeared first on AMP.
Arvest Bank Names Copeland President and CEO in North Arkansas July 1, 2022
Arvest Bank announced earlier this week that Scott Copeland has been named president and CEO for the bank in North Arkansas. Copeland has 15 years of industry experience, most recently serving as community bank president for Arvest in Mountain Home,… The post Arvest Bank Names Copeland President and CEO in North Arkansas appeared first on […]
New Plans Unveiled for Alice L. Walton School of Medicine in Bentonville July 1, 2022
Yesterday, Alice L. Walton School of Medicine announced the next steps in its development, including a new name reflecting its founder’s commitment and plans for a state-of-the-art medical education facility to be built in Bentonville, Arkansas.‍ Founded in 2021 by… The post New Plans Unveiled for Alice L. Walton School of Medicine in Bentonville appeared […]
First Security Bank Announces New Mortgage Lender June 30, 2022
First Security Bank is proud to announce Julie Bristow as the Jonesboro market mortgage lender. “Julie comes to us with over 17 years of banking experience. While her knowledge is an asset, it’s her reputation that truly sets her apart.… The post First Security Bank Announces New Mortgage Lender appeared first on AMP.
Moncrief Game Changer Hosts “30 for 30 Shadow a CEO” June 30, 2022
As part of its Entrepreneurship Camps, Moncrief Game Changer, Inc., a nonprofit organization led by former Razorback and NBA All-Star Sidney Moncrief and his wife Dr. Takisha Moncrief will host “30 for 30 Shadow a CEO.” The event taking place… The post Moncrief Game Changer Hosts “30 for 30 Shadow a CEO” appeared first on […]
ASBTDC Offers Free Webinars to Prepare for Federal Funding Opportunity June 30, 2022
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC), based at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, is offering a free summer series designed to help small businesses win federal funding for research and development of innovative technologies with… The post ASBTDC Offers Free Webinars to Prepare for Federal Funding Opportunity appeared first on […]
Envirotech and AEDC Partner to Provide $27M in Economic Incentives June 30, 2022
Envirotech Vehicles, Inc., a provider of new zero-emission, purpose-built electric vehicles, has announced a partnership with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) to assist with the Company’s first U.S.-based, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Osceola. The agreement will aid in facility… The post Envirotech and AEDC Partner to Provide $27M in Economic Incentives appeared first on […]