It’s our differences that make us unique, and this uniqueness makes us stronger. For the month of October, Arkansas Money & Politics is recognizing those companies that have embraced diversity, equity and Inclusion in their workplace. This takes many forms,…
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Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are not just good for employees, but also make good business sense, said Michelle Harding, USAble Life’s chief legal and people officer and co-lead of the company’s inclusion council. “Through our diversity, equity and inclusion…
It’s our differences that make us unique, and this uniqueness makes us stronger. This month, Arkansas Money & Politics is recognizing those companies that have embraced diversity in their workplace. This diversity takes many forms, from skin color to sexual…
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Mosley-Monts Named Associate Vice Chancellor for UA’s DEI Division
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe University of Arkansas has appointed Angela Mosley-Monts to serve as associate vice chancellor for diversity, equity and inclusion. Mosley-Monts began her new role on Tuesday, June 1. This represents a promotion for Mosley-Monts, who has served as the assistant…
The City of Little Rock has appointed its new chief equity officer, who will lead the city’s efforts toward increased diversity and equal opportunities. Mayor Frank Scott Jr. announced that Dionne Jackson would be assuming the role, effective Monday, April…
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Frank Scott Jr. Outlines Ambitious Plan to ‘Rebuild the Rock’ in State of the City Address
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleInnovation is coming to Little Rock, Mayor Frank Scott Jr. promised during the 2021 State of the City address on Thursday evening. In a slickly produced video, Scott laid out an ambitious plan to rethink and revitalize Little Rock –…
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Fayetteville Startup Natural Way Food Group Secures $1 Million in Equity Funding
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleNatural Way Food Group, a Fayetteville-based startup, has raised $1 million in capital funding. According to company co-founder Austin Simkins, the funding will be used to expand distribution for Natural Food Way Group’s products, as well as increasing the size…
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NSF Grant Designed to Increase Faculty Equity at University of Arkansas
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffA new grant will help the University of Arkansas further its efforts to recruit and retain more women faculty members in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. The National Science Foundation has awarded the University of Arkansas $1 million through…
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Bank OZK Releases 2018 Earnings, Shows Fourth Quarter Profit
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffBank OZK has announced that net income for the fourth quarter of 2018 was $115.0 million, a 21.3% decrease from net income of $146.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2017. Diluted earnings per common share for the fourth quarter…
Leo and I met a few years ago on Roatan Island off the coast of Honduras. He was born and raised on the island. He was an energetic student years behind in literacy and math, representing millions of young people around the…