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Little Rock University District Receives $30k Donation from Cadence Bank to Offset Rising Building Costs for New Homes
by Angelita Faller May 18, 2022
by Angelita Faller May 18, 2022
The University District Development Corporation, based at UA Little Rock, recently received a $30,000 donation from the Cadence Bank Foundation (formerly BancorpSouth Bank Foundation) to help offset rising building costs for seven new houses being built within University District. The…
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Little Rock Board Approves $15 Per Hour Minimum Wage for City Workers
by AMP Staff May 18, 2022
by AMP Staff May 18, 2022
The Little Rock Board of Directors approved a $15-per-hour minimum wage for all nonuniform, full-time city employees on Tuesday in what officials said is a move intended to ensure that all City employees earn a living wage. The change will…
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Walmart Releases First Quarter FY 2023 Earnings Report
by AMP Staff May 17, 2022
by AMP Staff May 17, 2022
Walmart released its Q1 for FY2023 earnings on Tuesday. The total revenue for Walmart’s Q1 FY23 was $141.6 billion, up 2.4 billion, or 2.6 billion in constant currency. The company reported that growth was negatively affected by $5.0 billion due…
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Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, FORGE Partner to Bring KIVA Loan Hub to Little Rock
by AMP Staff May 16, 2022
by AMP Staff May 16, 2022
FORGE Community Loan Fund and Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation have announced a joint partnership with Kiva US to establish Kiva Little Rock, an entrepreneurial startup hub that aims to help underserved entrepreneurs and small business owners in Central Arkansas gain access…
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Ford Named EVP, Chief Lending Officer at First Community Bank
by AMP Staff May 13, 2022
by AMP Staff May 13, 2022
First Community Bank announced Friday that longtime employee Dwight Ford has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer. In his new role, Ford will lead and direct the institution’s overall loan portfolio. With 27 years of experience in…
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Swindle Named Chief Operating Officer at AgHeritage Farm Credit
by AMP Staff May 12, 2022
by AMP Staff May 12, 2022
Blake Swindle has been promoted to Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of AgHeritage Farm Credit Services (AFCS), the company announced on Thursday. AgHeritage Farm Credit Services is a financial cooperative with owned and managed assets of approximately $2.02…
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Adapt & Grow: After 99 Years, Fort Smith’s $4B Logistics Leader Keeps on Truckin’
by Angela Forsyth May 11, 2022
by Angela Forsyth May 11, 2022
It’s a milestone few companies can say they’ve reached, but next year ArcBest will mark its 100-year anniversary. The Fort Smith-based shipping and logistics company has stayed in business through World War II, the Cold War, The Great Depression, The…
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Cottrell Named President and CEO of Arvest Wealth Management
by AMP Staff May 11, 2022
by AMP Staff May 11, 2022
Arvest Bank’s Wealth Management division has named Asa Cottrell as its next President and CEO, effective June 13, the financial services firm announced via press release Wednesday morning. Current President and CEO Jim King will remain a member of the…
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Henry Joins Bank OZK as Managing Director for Trust and Wealth
by AMP Staff May 9, 2022
by AMP Staff May 9, 2022
Bank OZK has hired Chris Henry as Managing Director, Trust and Wealth. In his new role, Henry will be charged with leading and growing Bank OZK’s services in Trust and Wealth including Estate Planning, Administration and Settlement. “Chris has a…
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Junior Achievement Legacy Award Winners Share Focus on Financial Education
by Lindsey Castrellon May 9, 2022
by Lindsey Castrellon May 9, 2022
Junior Achievement of Arkansas will honor its 2022 Legacy Award winners at the 14th annual Legacy Award Luncheon on May 24 in Little Rock. The Legacy Awards Luncheon is the nonprofit’s largest fundraiser, benefiting more than 8,400 students in Central…
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Little Rock University District Receives $30k Donation from Cadence Bank to Offset Rising Building Costs for New Homes May 18, 2022
The University District Development Corporation, based at UA Little Rock, recently received a $30,000 donation from the Cadence Bank Foundation (formerly BancorpSouth Bank Foundation) to help offset rising building costs for seven new houses being built within University District. The… The post Little Rock University District Receives $30k Donation from Cadence Bank to Offset Rising […]
Blessings Collegiate Golf Invitational Presented by Tyson Returns This Fall May 18, 2022
Blessings Golf Club in Northwest Arkansas will host the third annual Blessings Collegiate Invitational, which will be presented by Tyson Foods this fall, according to tournament officials. The event, which is expected to feature 11 of the top men’s and… The post Blessings Collegiate Golf Invitational Presented by Tyson Returns This Fall appeared first on […]
Little Rock Board Approves $15 Per Hour Minimum Wage for City Workers May 18, 2022
The Little Rock Board of Directors approved a $15-per-hour minimum wage for all nonuniform, full-time city employees on Tuesday in what officials said is a move intended to ensure that all City employees earn a living wage. The change will… The post Little Rock Board Approves $15 Per Hour Minimum Wage for City Workers appeared […]
State Chamber/AIA Releases Supported Candidates List Ahead of Primary Elections May 18, 2022
The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas PAC has shared a list of candidates the organization supports on the state level. ASCC/AIA is a leading voice of business at the state capitol and serves as a primary business… The post State Chamber/AIA Releases Supported Candidates List Ahead of Primary Elections appeared first on […]
Summerville to Lead Marketing, Communications Team at Little Rock CVB May 18, 2022
The Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau has promoted Kasey L. Summerville to Vice President of Marketing, Communications and Community Engagement for the organization. In her new role, the CVB said Summerville will guide all activities and operations of the… The post Summerville to Lead Marketing, Communications Team at Little Rock CVB appeared first on […]
Former Oaklawn Hospitality VP Takes Over J&S Italian Villa in Hot Springs May 18, 2022
J&S Italian Villa in Hot Springs is under new ownership. Hospitality veteran Saddiq Mir purchased J&S Italian Villa in April 2022. Mir joins his wife, Jeannie, as new owners of the restaurant located at 4332 Central Avenue in Hot Springs,… The post Former Oaklawn Hospitality VP Takes Over J&S Italian Villa in Hot Springs appeared […]
Walmart Releases First Quarter FY 2023 Earnings Report May 17, 2022
Walmart released its Q1 for FY2023 earnings on Tuesday. The total revenue for Walmart’s Q1 FY23 was $141.6 billion, up 2.4 billion, or 2.6 billion in constant currency. The company reported that growth was negatively affected by $5.0 billion due… The post Walmart Releases First Quarter FY 2023 Earnings Report appeared first on AMP.
Hendrix College President Arnold to Retire Next Year May 17, 2022
Hendrix College President W. Ellis Arnold III will retire from the presidency in June 2023, the private liberal arts college announced on Tuesday. Arnold was elected the 12th President of the college by the Hendrix Board of Trustees in Nov.… The post Hendrix College President Arnold to Retire Next Year appeared first on AMP.
Coke Headed Back to UA Is the Real Thing May 16, 2022
Rumors that Coke was coming back to the University of Arkansas campus are, indeed, the real thing. The UA recently revealed a written notice of intent to award its exclusive, non-alcoholic beverage sponsorship to Coca-Cola, and on Monday the university… The post Coke Headed Back to UA Is the Real Thing appeared first on AMP.
Update: A New Vision for Little Rock’s Breckenridge Village; Deluca’s Reportedly in the Mix May 16, 2022
Little Rock’s Breckenridge Village is under new ownership. KBK-Breck LLC purchased the Little Rock shopping center known as Breckenridge Village, located at Rodney Parham Road and Interstate 430 in Little Rock, as of May 12. The ownership group is comprised… The post Update: A New Vision for Little Rock’s Breckenridge Village; Deluca’s Reportedly in the […]

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