Four outstanding business leaders have been named as the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame class of 2023 by the Sam M. Walton College of Business and the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame Board: Curt Bradbury, Chief Operating Officer, Stephens Inc.…
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Walton College of Business Renames Supply Chain Department to J.B. Hunt Transport Department of Supply Chain Management
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe University of Arkansas announced this morning (Aug. 12) that the Sam M. Walton College of Business’ program for studying supply chain, which has been ranked No. 1 in North America by Gartner, Inc., has been officially renamed to the…
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Student Startups to Compete for $110k at 2022 UA Heartland Challenge
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffTwelve graduate startup teams from across North America will soon compete in the third annual Heartland Challenge, a competition designed to simulate the process of raising venture capital for a high-growth enterprise. The Challenge will be hosted by the University…
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UA 28th Annual Business Forecast Luncheon Coming Jan. 28 in Rogers
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe University of Arkansas’ 28th annual Business Forecast Luncheon will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, at the Rogers Convention Center in the World Trade Center District in Rogers, and will feature a panel…
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New UA Program to Support Outdoor Recreation Entrepreneurs
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffA new program at the University of Arkansas will train and support regional entrepreneurs in areas of hospitality and marketing related to outdoor recreation. The program is supported by a $4.1 million gift from the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation.…
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Three Arkansas Business Hall of Fame Members to Hold Virtual Fireside Chat
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThree Arkansas Business Hall of Fame inductees will be participating in a virtual fireside chat in February. On Thursday, Feb. 25, Gerald Alley, Joe T. Ford and Johnelle Hunt will be speaking as part of a “Presenting the Arkansas Business…
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J.B. Hunt Partners with Walton College of Business on Diversity Initiative for Supply Chain Industry
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffJ.B. Hunt is partnering with the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas on a diversity and inclusion initiative that aims to impact the transportation and logistics industry and to address industry challenges. The Lowell-based transportation…
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Economists Giving 2021 Outlook at Virtual Arkansas Business Forecast in January
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleThree economists will provide a 2021 economic outlook at the 27th annual Arkansas Business Forecast in January. This virtual panel will provide Arkansas business leaders with a local, domestic and international perspective on the 2021 economy. Mervin Jebaraj, director of the…
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Supply Chain Hall of Fame will be opening in Rogers in October. Announced in September 2019, the hall of fame will officially open on Oct. 8, 2020. The new facility will feature…
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Walton College of Business Names Three Assistant Deans to Head Programs
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThree University of Arkansas faculty members have been appointed to serve as assistant deans in the business school. Jeff Hood, Barbara Lofton and Mike Waldie have been named assistant deans for the Sam M. Walton Colelge of Business. Hood will…