The recently announced Tech Depot, an information technology apprenticeship academy in Newport, has received a $2.5 million grant from the United States Economic Development Administration. This grant will be matched by $625,000 awarded by the Newport Economic Development Commission (NEDC),…
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Governor’s Address: Arkansas’ Growing and Successful Tech Environment
Today I’d like to share two pieces of news that illustrate how Arkansas has fostered an environment that encourages high-tech entrepreneurs and the educators who mentor and inspire them. On Wednesday, I helped cut the ribbon for the Tech Depot…
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Haigwood Reappointed to U.S. Soybean Export Council Board
by Tyler Haleby Tyler Haleby Tyler Hale A Newport farmer has been reappointed to the United States Soybean Export Council (USSEC) board of directors. Derek Haigwood has been named to the council for his third term, which ends in 2022. Haigwood has served as…
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Arkansas Businesses and Farmers Navigate the U.S.-China Trade War
by Ryan Nixby Ryan NixToday, the Arkansas Association of Asian Businesses (AAAB) held a workshop on how Arkansas businesses are navigating the U.S.-China trade war. The workshop’s diverse speakers provided deep dives on the trade war’s effect on various American industries, including international perspectives…
by Tyler Hale | Photography by Jamison Mosley Jennifer James brings innovation, diversity to the farm Striding into the offices at H&J Land Co., Jennifer James settles down at her desk, leans forward and fixes you with an intent, thoughtful look. It’s…
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Farmers Electric Flips the Switch on Newport Solar Array
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleFarmers Electric Cooperative has “flipped the switch” on its new 1 MW solar array in Newport. Along with Today’s Power Inc., the electric cooperative officially unveiled its new single-axis tracking array, which consists of 3,876 individual solar panels on approximately…
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Riceland Foods Names New Member to Board of Directors
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffA new member has been named to the Riceland Foods Board of Directors. Riceland Foods, Inc. members have elected Jennifer James to serve on the board of directors for the North Central Arkansas District for the milling and marketing company.…
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Newport Distillery Makes A Big Splash with Inaugural Product
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaBy Dwain Hebda The manager of the Little Rock liquor store looked me over with something between bemusement and bewilderment. A new Arkansas-made flavored vodka, Trump Tonic, was burning up social media, I said, fashioned after the Commander-In-Chief. Did they…
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Farmers Electric, Today’s Power Building Solar Facility Near Newport
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFarmers Electric Cooperative Corporation is partnering with Today’s Power Inc. (TPI) to construct a 1-megawatt solar facility in Newport. The project is designed to provide renewable energy and savings for the cooperative’s members over the next 25 to 35 years.…
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Hutchinson, AEDC unveil ‘Competitive Communities Initiative’
by News Releaseby News ReleaseGov. Asa Hutchinson and officials with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) on Monday launched the Competitive Communities Initiative, an evaluation process that aims to ensure all communities in the state are fully prepared to successfully compete for jobs and…