The aging workforce makes no exception when it comes to manufacturing in Arkansas, an industry very much in need of an influx of younger workers. Programs like Be Pro Be Proud from the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce; Career Watch,…
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Conway Native Trent Minner Announces Republican Bid for State Representative
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffRepublican Trent Minner, of Conway, has officially announced his candidacy for State Representative, District 72, which includes Faulkner County. Minner is described as a lifelong conservative, and currently serves as an assistant attorney general in the Public Protection Department where he…
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Farm Bureau to Host Summit Addressing Arkansas Internet Access on Sep. 8
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas Farm Bureau will host the Arkansas Connectivity Summit next week on Sept. 8, at the Hot Springs Convention Center. The event will focus on plans to improve high-speed broadband, and cellular connectivity in Arkansas. The summit will feature…
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AR Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities Hires New Executive Director
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities (the Council) based in Little Rock has hired Jon Taylor as its new executive director. The Council says the addition of Taylor to the role demonstrates a continued commitment to promoting integration, inclusion…
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Fintech Companies Bring Innovation to 2021 FIS Demo Day
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffHundreds of investors, bankers, fintech decision-makers and community leaders heard virtual technology demonstrations from ten fintech companies that participated in the 2021 FIS Accelerator Demo Day on Thursday. This year’s event concluded the sixth year of the FIS® Fintech Accelerator…
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Gov. Hutchinson Appoints Henderson to Arkansas Board of Education
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffGovernor Asa Hutchinson announced Thursday that he has appointed Randy Henderson of Blytheville to the Arkansas State Board of Education. Henderson is replacing Susan Chambers of Bella Vista. “Randy’s experience in education and leadership provides him with a vision for…
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Governor Hutchinson Joins AEDC Executives in Honoring Community Leaders
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas Economic Developers & Chamber Executives (AEDCE) recognized Julie Allen, Katherine Holmstrom and Kimberly B. Dale during its 2021 Annual Conference award luncheon on Monday, Aug. 23, in Jonesboro. AEDCE awards recognize volunteer and professional economic developers and chamber…
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Wipro to Open Delivery Center in Central Arkansas
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffWipro Limited, a global information technology and consulting company announced Tuesday that it will open a new delivery center in Sherwood, Arkansas. The company expects to hire up to 400 employees in the next two years at the new location.…
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Chris Colclasure Named Director at Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Division
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas Department of Agriculture announced that Governor Hutchinson has appointed Chris Colclasure as director of its Natural Resources Division. “Chris will make an outstanding addition to the Department of Agriculture. His experience with the Arkansas Game and…
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Arkansas Renews Partnership with FDA’s National Center for Toxicological Research
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe FDA National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) in Jefferson celebrated its 50th anniversary and renewed its strategic partnership with the Arkansas Research Alliance this week. FDA Acting Commissioner Janet Woodcock and Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed a five-year renewal of…