The Forge Institute, a national leader in cybersecurity based in Little Rock, announced Aug. 10, that Air Force veteran Wes Nickels has been named the organization’s first Chief of Staff. His new position will allow him to continue his commitment…
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Walmart Acquires Volt Systems
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffOn Aug. 5, Walmart announced that it is acquiring Volt Systems, a technology company that provides suppliers with enhanced on-demand visibility into merchandising resources. The technology company describes itself as specializing in “omnichannel engagement” with an eye towards “human-led interactions,”…
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Emerson Opens $35M Facility in Ash Flat
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffJoined by Arkansas state and local officials, technology and software company Emerson celebrated the official opening of its 277,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in Ash Flat on Aug. 1. Emerson has made a $35 million investment to transform an existing industrial…
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Topgolf Little Rock to be Located Within the Village at Brodie Creek
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffTopgolf Entertainment Group announced today, Aug. 2, that its location will be north of the intersection of I-430 and Colonel Glenn Road, within the Village at Brodie Creek development. The location of the Little Rock Topgolf will be on a…
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Altis Capital Planning 463 Acre Development in North Little Rock
by Mak Millardby Mak MillardReal estate development group Altis Capital – formerly known as Royal Capital Group – has big plans for the city of North Little Rock. The $346 million Diamond Valley development project will include over 463 acres of “hotel, living, entertainment…
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McReynolds, Morris Join Arkansas Research Alliance Board
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA) announced Wednesday the addition of two new members to its Board of Trustees: Judy McReynolds of ArcBest and Jason Morris of Walmart. The new board members, whose tenure has already begun, will be introduced formally…
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UAMS Welcomes First Accelerated BSN Class, Opens Simulation Center in NW Arkansas
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffA new class of nursing students are experiencing real-world scenarios in a new simulation center on the Fayetteville campus of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, a center which all UAMS students in Northwest Arkansas will eventually use, according…
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Former Samsung, Sony Exec Named President and COO of First Orion
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffJoseph Stinziano, a former top executive at Samsung and Sony, has joined First Orion, a North Little Rock-based provider of branded communication solutions for businesses, as the company’s president and chief operating officer. In his new role, Stinziano will leverage…
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Influencer Chris Bell-Davis to Lead New MHP/Team SI Content Studio
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffLittle Rock-based marketing agency MHP/Team SI has launched its new Content Studio, a hub that invites brands to think like online creators by innovating social media strategies with engaging content and trending videos. The agency has hired local influencer Chris…
The Woman in Charge: Jennah Denney Jennah Denney has been working in the electric vehicle (EV) industry for only six years, but you might as well call her a veteran. As the EV Infrastructure Program Manager for Todays Power,…