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Construction on 135 MW Conway Solar Project Set to Begin in March
by AMP Staff January 13, 2022
by AMP Staff January 13, 2022
Solar energy company Lightsource bp has closed on a $533 million multi-project financing package and will soon mobilize construction on its 135 megawatt (dc) Conway Solar project located near Happy, Arkansas, approximately 55 miles northeast of Little Rock. Lightsource bp…
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Hutchinson Signs Executive Orders for Infrastructure, Energy Resources
by AMP Staff December 20, 2021
by AMP Staff December 20, 2021
Governor Asa Hutchinson signed three Executive Orders on Monday that provide recommendations for use of federal infrastructure funds, align audits in certain executive agencies, and create the Energy Resources Council to improve coordination during extreme weather and other emergencies that…
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Northwest Arkansas Startup Earns $256,000 Small Business Award
by AMP Staff December 15, 2021
by AMP Staff December 15, 2021
A company started by University of Arkansas researchers has been awarded a $256,000 Small Business Innovation Research Grant. SIEV Technologies, a catalytic membrane reactor design company, received the grant from the National Science Foundation to develop technology that improves biofuel…
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Southside Water Authority, School District Partner for Solar Energy Project
by AMP Staff December 1, 2021
by AMP Staff December 1, 2021
Southside Public Water Authority and Southside School District have partnered to implement co-located solar arrays, with the help of Little Rock energy consultant company, Entegrity. By sharing a site and reducing fixed costs, Entegrity reports that the Water Authority and…
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Arkansas Electric Co-op Amps Up Cyber Defense with Forge Institute
by AMP Staff November 29, 2021
by AMP Staff November 29, 2021
In light of recent high-profile cyber attacks across the nation, the Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation is taking proactive measures to protect its digital network and power resources. AECC believes recent cyber attacks prove that the United States’ power grid could…
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Walmart Launches Drone Delivery Operation in Northwest Arkansas
by AMP Staff November 23, 2021
by AMP Staff November 23, 2021
Walmart has partnered with drone services company, DroneUp, LLC, to conduct the first multi-site commercial drone delivery operations. Walmart invested in the Virginia-based drone company in June 2021 after realizing it could offer customers a faster delivery option, with deliveries…
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Arkansas’ Delta Solar Names Niebaum as President
by AMP Staff November 22, 2021
by AMP Staff November 22, 2021
Little Rock’s Delta Solar has named Katie Laning Niebaum as its new president. In her new role, Niebaum will be overseeing operations of the Arkansas-based, owned, and operated solar energy company, which serves agricultural and commercial clients. Niebaum brings to…
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North Little Rock Gets New EV Chargers Thanks to Energy Program
by Today's Power Inc. November 22, 2021
by Today's Power Inc. November 22, 2021
The Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment is celebrating the installation of three new Level 2 dual port electric vehicle charging stations (also known as electric vehicle supply equipment or EVSE) in the main parking lot of their North Little…
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Entergy Arkansas Welcomes Its First Female Line Worker
by AMP Staff November 18, 2021
by AMP Staff November 18, 2021
Entergy Arkansas has welcomed their first female line worker. Sara Russell-Lingo, 25, of Jacksonville, Ark. joined the Entergy Arkansas team in May 2021. In an interview with Entergy Arkansas Senior Communications Specialist, David Lewis, Russell-Lingo’s revealed that her grandfather is a…
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Electric Vehicle Company Selects NW Arkansas for Headquarters, Facilities Expansion
by AMP Staff November 16, 2021
by AMP Staff November 16, 2021
Electric vehicle manufacturer, Canoo, has selected Bentonville as its headquarters, company officials announced Monday. The company also plans to establish a Research & Development (R&D) center and an advanced industrialization/low-volume production facility for small package delivery vehicles in the state.…
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Barola Joins AgHeritage Farm Credit Services in Little Rock January 17, 2022
Angelica Barola has joined AgHeritage Farm Credit Services as a Loan Accounting Specialist. She will be working out of the company’s central office in Little Rock. “We’re excited to welcome Angelica to our team,” said AFCS Controller, Chris Hanner. “The expertise she… The post Barola Joins AgHeritage Farm Credit Services in Little Rock appeared first on AMP.
Waco Investment Group Acquires Lewis Ford Property in Fayetteville January 17, 2022
Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners announced Friday the $9M sale-leaseback of Lewis Ford Sales, Inc. located at 3373 N College Avenue in Fayetteville. The deal represents a landmark partnership between seller Lewis Ford Sales and buyer City Center North,… The post Waco Investment Group Acquires Lewis Ford Property in Fayetteville appeared first on AMP.
OzarksGo Internet Service Provider Celebrates 30,000th Customer January 17, 2022
OzarksGo in Northwest Arkansas, a fiber-optic telecommunications subsidiary of Ozarks Electric Cooperative, announced has officially connected its 30,000th subscriber. The company awarded the 30,000th subscriber, Dorothy Harris of Fayetteville, with a new television to watch with her new internet and television service.… The post OzarksGo Internet Service Provider Celebrates 30,000th Customer appeared first on AMP.
For Arkansas, the Portal ‘Giveth’ on Sunday January 17, 2022
Until Sunday, Arkansas football had mostly received the negative of the old chestnut: the portal taketh away. But on Sunday the front end of Job 1:21 comes to bore fruit. With commitments from two highly-acclaimed transfers in Alabama linebacker Drew Sanders and… The post For Arkansas, the Portal ‘Giveth’ on Sunday appeared first on AMP.
Tim Tebow to Be Special Guest at Harding University Lecture Series January 17, 2022
NCAA champion and Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow will visit the Harding University campus on Tuesday, Jan. 18 to speak as part of Harding’s American Studies Institute “Distinguished Lecture Series.” The university will also host Harvard professor, best-selling author and The… The post Tim Tebow to Be Special Guest at Harding University Lecture Series appeared first […]
UAMS Ranked Top 10 in Nation for Brain Surgery by Healthgrades January 15, 2022
A new analysis by Healthgrades shows the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences ranks among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for cranial neurosurgery. Healthgrades, a resource that connects consumers, physicians and health systems, awarded UAMS a 2022 Cranial… The post UAMS Ranked Top 10 in Nation for Brain Surgery by Healthgrades appeared first […]
Generations Bank Names Torres as Siloam Springs Market President January 14, 2022
Generations Bank has promoted Randy Torres to Market President for the Siloam Springs market. In his new role, Torres will oversee operations, lending and deposit relationships growth, and community involvement for the Siloam Springs market. “Randy is a longtime resident of the Siloam… The post Generations Bank Names Torres as Siloam Springs Market President appeared first on AMP.
Republican RJ Hawk Hits Fundraising Milestone for House District 81 Campaign January 14, 2022
The campaign to elect RJ Hawk for District 81 State Representative raised more than $16,000 for the month of December, according to the official filing with the Arkansas Secretary of State’s office. Republican RJ Hawk announced his campaign for the… The post Republican RJ Hawk Hits Fundraising Milestone for House District 81 Campaign appeared first […]
Arkansas Heart Hospital Launches State’s First Post-COVID Pulmonary Rehab Program January 14, 2022
Arkansas Heart Hospital is launching the state’s first post-COVID pulmonary rehabilitation program. The comprehensive outpatient treatment, offered through Strong Hearts Rehabilitation Center, will serve qualifying individuals experiencing symptoms for at least four weeks. It will be one of five medical… The post Arkansas Heart Hospital Launches State’s First Post-COVID Pulmonary Rehab Program appeared first on […]
Davenport, Lambe Join Southern Bancorp Leadership Team January 14, 2022
Southern Bancorp added two new members to its leadership team. Kenya Davenport joins the CDFI as the organization’s Chief of Staff, and Will Lambe joins as Chief Strategy Officer. “I’m excited to welcome both Kenya and Will to Southern Bancorp’s leadership… The post Davenport, Lambe Join Southern Bancorp Leadership Team appeared first on AMP.

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