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Prysmian Group Invests $2.8 Million to Expand Paragould Facility
by Tyler Hale May 6, 2019
by Tyler Hale May 6, 2019
Prysmian Group is investing $2.8 million to expand its Paragould facility. As a result of the expansion, Prysmian Group – which currently employs 182 – will create 12 new positions. The Paragould location serves as a Tier 2 automotive supply…
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Clean Line Project to Add $660M to Arkansas Economy, UA Study Finds
by Erica Sweeney November 19, 2015
by Erica Sweeney November 19, 2015
The construction and operation of the Plains & Eastern Clean Line project transmission line will add more than $660 million to the Arkansas economy, researchers at the Center for Business & Economic Research at the University of Arkansas Sam. M. Walton College…
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ACHI Receives National Award for Arkansas’ COVID-19 Response May 19, 2022
In recognition of its supporting efforts in Arkansas’ response to COVID-19, the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement has received national recognition. The Network Member Impact Award from the National Network of Public Health Institutes was presented to ACHI on May… The post ACHI Receives National Award for Arkansas’ COVID-19 Response appeared first on AMP.
DNC Chair Jaime Harrison Talks Potentially Historical Arkansas Election May 19, 2022
Jaime Harrison, the chairperson for the Democratic National Committee, visited Little Rock on Wednesday May 18, 2022 for Think Rubix’ ‘Black Leaders at Lunch’ event, at which Harrison was the featured special guest. Shortly before the luncheon, which was catered… The post DNC Chair Jaime Harrison Talks Potentially Historical Arkansas Election appeared first on AMP.
Family Dollar to Close West Memphis Distribution Center May 19, 2022
During a press conference held on Wednesday, West Memphis Mayor Marco McClendon announced the city’s Family Dollar distribution center will be closing. The 850,000-SF facility, which opened in 1994, distributes across the Mid-South. The closure will impact over 300 employees.… The post Family Dollar to Close West Memphis Distribution Center appeared first on AMP.
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 […]
Lyon College Vet, Dental Schools to be Located at Heifer HQ in Little Rock May 18, 2022
Lyon College of Batesville announced Thursday morning that it will be purchasing the world headquarters of Heifer International in downtown Little Rock for its new veterinary and dental schools. Details of the sale were not provided. As part of the… The post Lyon College Vet, Dental Schools to be Located at Heifer HQ in Little […]
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 […]