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…
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Advancing technology constantly keeps the working world on its toes. From the light bulb to anthropomorphic robots, technology is incorporated now into almost every aspect of everyday life. This is especially true in workforce development and how manufacturers are combating…
Randy Zook President and CEO Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas Randy Zook is president and Chief Executive Officer of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and the Associated Industries of Arkansas. A few of his accomplishments during…
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‘Be Pro Be Proud’ Receives $1.5M Grant for Second Mobile Workshop
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffGov. Asa Hutchinson announced Monday the approval of a $1.5 million grant for the construction of a second “Be Pro Mobile Workshop” unit. The funding and construction of the second unit will allow the workforce development program to better serve…
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Alternate Paths: Program Mining State for Future Skilled Workers
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterIn the 1978 classic, Animal House, Bluto wore a sweatshirt that communicated a whole lot in one simple word: College. The Deltas’ living mascot did college well in a metaphysical sort of way, of course, even if he didn’t excel…
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Dedman Elected State Chamber Chairman, Hart Takes AIA Chair Position
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffRonnie Dedman and Chris Hart will be chairing the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and the Associated Industries of Arkansas, respectively, in 2021. On Monday, Dec. 7, Dedman, with AT&T Arkansas was elected to be the State Chamber chairman. Hart,…
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Be Pro Be Proud Launching 2019-2020 Workshop Tour in September
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleOn Thursday, Sept. 5, Be Pro Be Proud will launch its 2019-2020 Workshop Tour and reveal the new Be Pro Be Proud Mobile Workshop Be Pro Be Proud, a workforce initiative spearheaded by the Associated Industries of Arkansas, encourages Arkansans…
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Gov. Hutchinson Touts Low Unemployment at State Chamber Meeting
by Matthew Kingby Matthew KingGovernor Asa Hutchinson spoke at State Chamber/ Associated Industries of Arkansas’s 90th Annual Meeting on Thursday, Nov. 14. The meeting was held in the Statehouse Convention Center governor’s room with a full audience of business leaders and key Arkansas figures.…