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2022 Heartland Challenge Winners Announced; Goetz Matches $50k Prize
by AMP Staff April 18, 2022
by AMP Staff April 18, 2022
Twelve graduate startup teams from across North America competed in the third annual Heartland Challenge, a competition designed to simulate the process of raising venture capital for a high-growth enterprise, over the past weekend. The Challenge was hosted by the…
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UA Little Rock Student Recognized for Pancreatic Cancer Research
by Angelita Marie Faller June 13, 2019
by Angelita Marie Faller June 13, 2019
A University of Arkansas at Little Rock doctoral student is receiving accolades for her research studying 3D models for the treatment of pancreatic cancer using nanomedicine. Emilie Darrigues, a doctoral student in applied science-chemistry, studies how plasmonic nanoparticles, some designed…
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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 […]