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Little Rock Receives $250K Grant to Make Park Improvements
by AMP Staff February 3, 2021
by AMP Staff February 3, 2021
The City of Little Rock has received a $250,000 grant to upgrade parts of Wakefield Park and MacArthur Park. The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism recently awarded the matching grant to Little Rock’s Parks and Recreation Park to…
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AAC Reborn as Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, Capital Campaign Goal Raised to $142 Million
by Tyler Hale January 25, 2021
by Tyler Hale January 25, 2021
On a rainy day in late January, the Arkansas Arts Center was reborn as the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA). Standing in MacArthur Park, local leaders and project officials announced the rebranding of the cultural institution and the continuing…
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Business Construction/Real Estate Culture Magazine November 2020
Piecemeal to Panoptic: Reimagined Arkansas Arts Center Expected to Be Worth the Wait
by Mark Carter November 11, 2020
by Mark Carter November 11, 2020
The ongoing transformation of the reimagined Arkansas Arts Center in downtown Little Rock, for which $128 million is being raised, will make it bigger and better, and according to Executive Director Victoria Ramirez, establish the museum as a true regional…
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Construction of Arkansas Arts Center Is On Track
by Bailey White June 29, 2020
by Bailey White June 29, 2020
The renovation of the Arkansas Arts Center in downtown Little Rock is boosting Central Arkansas’ economy through construction initiatives and beyond. The construction of the reimagined Arkansas Arts Center in MacArthur Park is on schedule and creating local opportunities amidst…
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Committee Kicks Off Campaign ‘For’ Arts Center Bond Issues
by Erica Sweeney January 5, 2016
by Erica Sweeney January 5, 2016
“Great cities have great arts and great arts institutions, and Little Rock is ahead of many cities of its size,” said Arkansas Arts Center executive director Todd Herman, and he’s hoping to take it a step further. To do that, the…
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Wienerschnitzel Signs Major Development Deal in Arkansas January 23, 2022
The “World’s Largest Hot Dog Chain” plans to build 20 Wienerschnitzel restaurants throughout Arkansas over the next 12 years, beginning with three stores in Northwest Arkansas to jump start the development schedule with with Tejas Dogs LLC. “With personal roots… The post Wienerschnitzel Signs Major Development Deal in Arkansas appeared first on AMP.
Governor Hutchinson Reports Active Covid Cases Surpassing 100k, Hospital Capacity Expansions January 21, 2022
At his weekly news briefing on Friday, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced the new numbers for COVID-19 as of Friday with Arkansas surpassing over 100k active cases in the state. This means over 3 percent of the population is currently an… The post Governor Hutchinson Reports Active Covid Cases Surpassing 100k, Hospital Capacity Expansions appeared first […]
4th & 25: The 33-Year Streak Has Ended, and That’s OK January 21, 2022
On Jan. 7, 1989, the world was a much different place. The Berlin wall still stood, neither George Bush had yet served in the office of the Presidency, the average price of gas was still less than a dollar per… The post 4th & 25: The 33-Year Streak Has Ended, and That’s OK appeared first […]
Bank OZK Releases Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Earnings January 21, 2022
Bank OZK released results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2021 on Thursday. Highlights include: Strong Net Income. Bank officials said the $149.8 million of net income for the fourth quarter was among its best ever, and the… The post Bank OZK Releases Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Earnings appeared first on […]
Nominate A Business for Recognition in AMP’s 2022 Diversity in the Workplace Awards January 21, 2022
It’s our differences that make us unique, and this uniqueness makes us stronger. For the month of September, Arkansas Money & Politics is recognizing those companies that have embraced diversity in their workplace. This diversity takes many forms, some of… The post Nominate A Business for Recognition in AMP’s 2022 Diversity in the Workplace Awards […]
SPOTLIGHT ON SMALL BUSINESS: Good Eatin’ served on a platter in Little Rock January 21, 2022
Michelle Hill spent decades working in corporate marketing and advertising, but never felt truly fulfilled until a layoff in 2019 from a cable TV company gave her the opportunity to consider what she truly wanted out of life. Drawing on… The post SPOTLIGHT ON SMALL BUSINESS: Good Eatin’ served on a platter in Little Rock […]
Four Arkansas Projects Receive Over $26M in Water, Wastewater Funding January 21, 2022
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Commission approved $26,463,899 for four water and wastewater projects throughout the state on Jan. 19. White River Regional Irrigation District, located between Lonoke and Brinkley in Prairie County, received a $26,084,076 loan from… The post Four Arkansas Projects Receive Over $26M in Water, Wastewater Funding appeared first on […]
UA Pine Bluff Receives $500k Gift from Anonymous Donor January 20, 2022
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) announced Thursday it is the recipient of an anonymous $500,000 donation to support its students pursuing a college degree, the second such gift to UAPB this academic year. The university received a donation… The post UA Pine Bluff Receives $500k Gift from Anonymous Donor appeared first on AMP.
UAMS Accepting Applications for Pathways Academy for K-12 Students January 20, 2022
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is now accepting applications from K-12 students for the Pathways Academy program. Pathways Academy is an educational and community engagement program focused on preparing low-income students… The post UAMS Accepting Applications for Pathways Academy for K-12 Students appeared first on AMP.
Westrock Ortho Forms NIL Partnership with Razorback Au’Diese Toney January 20, 2022
Westrock Orthodontics, a clinic affiliated with Rock Dental Brands, has secured its first Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) partnership with college basketball player Au’Diese Toney. The partnership was formed in light of the law passed in July 2021 allowing NCAA… The post Westrock Ortho Forms NIL Partnership with Razorback Au’Diese Toney appeared first on AMP.

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