KOTRA is a state-funded trade and investment promotion organization operated by the government of South Korea. KOTRA operates offices throughout the world, with the nearest U.S. location in Dallas. The Silk Road was formally established around 130 B.C., connecting Asia…
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Apptegy to Bring More Than 300 New Jobs to Little Rock
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffApptegy, based in Little Rock, has revealed it will be expanding operations and has plans to create more than 300 new positions over the next few years. The company currently has almost 400 full-time employees. “Our Arkansas community provided a…
December is for me, the most wonderful time of the year. We know how the song goes, and I couldn’t agree more. We all have at least one amazing memory at Christmas that stays with us through our lives. The…
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A Drone’s-Eye View of the 2022 NWA Tech Summit
by Mak Millardby Mak MillardThe Northwest Arkansas Technology Summit, self-described as “the Heartland’s premier technology conference,” returned for its ninth edition this October. This year’s summit, with the theme “Fast Forward,” hosted 1,700 attendees in venues across downtown Bentonville. The summit’s 137 presenters represented…
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AEDC, AGFC to Grant More Than $808,000 for Conservation Education Programs
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffOn Aug. 15, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s (AEDC) Division of Rural Services announced that it will award $808,146.04 to Arkansas schools and educators to support conservation education programs in the 2022-2023 school year. Applications are open to any school…
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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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AMFA Announces New Members & Leadership to Board of Trustees
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts welcomes the board of trustees incoming President Stan Hastings and Vice-President Le’Kita Brown, as well as four new members: Beau Blair, Jacqueline Retzer, Steve Ronnel, and Derrick Smith. “Each member of the board brings…
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Envirotech and AEDC Partner to Provide $27M in Economic Incentives
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffEnvirotech 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…
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Matchmaking Event Helps Companies Source Goods and Services
by AEDCby AEDCSourcing goods and services can often be a difficult task for companies. Minority and women-owned businesses can help make this task easier in Arkansas. Throughout Arkansas, innovative minority and women-owned businesses are providing a wide range of goods and services that…
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The Systems Group to Expand El Dorado Operations, Add 60 New Jobs
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Systems Group announced Monday plans to expand its main fabrication and machine shop in El Dorado. The company will be purchasing 47 acres of land next to its current El Dorado facility and expanding operations to make more of…