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Walton to Buy Denver Broncos in $4.5 Billion Deal
by AMP Staff June 6, 2022
by AMP Staff June 6, 2022
In April, Walmart heir Rob Walton discussed a $4.5 billion bid for the Denver Broncos NFL team. Now, on June 6, Forbes reported that the billion-dollar deal would be enough to buy the NFL team, and would be the highest…
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Walton Investment Firm Brings Eddyline Kayaks to Northwest Arkansas
by AMP Staff February 2, 2022
by AMP Staff February 2, 2022
Washington state-based Eddyline Kayaks is increasing its production capacity and distribution network thanks to an equity boost from Bentonville firm RZC Investments. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. RZC Investments is the direct investment firm of Runway Group, founded by…
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Jay Leno Reimagines Sam Walton’s Classic F-150 Pickup Truck
by AMP Staff November 11, 2020
by AMP Staff November 11, 2020
An iconic Arkansas vehicle has gotten a glow-up. Jay Leno has taken Sam Walton’s classic 1979 Ford F150 pickup truck and reimagined what the Walmart founder would be driving today. Using a 2021 Ford F150, Leno updated Walton’s truck for…
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Walton Legacy Evident in ROI of School that Bears His Name
by Matthew Waller April 12, 2018
by Matthew Waller April 12, 2018
In a weekly series, Matthew A. Waller, Dean of the Sam M. Walton College of Business, examines the state of business in Arkansas. Catch him each week exclusively on Arkansas Money & Politics. It’s fitting as we honor Sam Walton this year with…
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4 Ways Mr. Sam’s Legacy Lives on in Retailer-Supplier Relationships
by Matthew Waller April 5, 2018
by Matthew Waller April 5, 2018
In a weekly series, Matthew A. Waller, Dean of the Sam M. Walton College of Business, examines the state of business in Arkansas. Catch him each week exclusively on Arkansas Money & Politics. The downtown square in Bentonville bustled even more than usual…
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Boozman and Westerman Tour Ozark Powerhouse June 29, 2022
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) and Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) toured the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) hydroelectric power plant in Ozark on Tuesday. Summer is the time of peak power usage and Ozark Powerhouse plays a critical role… The post Boozman and Westerman Tour Ozark Powerhouse appeared first on AMP.
Federal School Lunch Compromise Limits Options for Parents and Kids June 29, 2022
President Biden signed a bill this past Saturday, June 25, that extends the school meal waiver program that has helped to provide free lunches to children both at school and over the summer ever since the early days of the… The post Federal School Lunch Compromise Limits Options for Parents and Kids appeared first on […]
Local Support Provides Digital Access for Conductor and UCA Makerspace June 29, 2022
Conductor announced today that the organization will be able to provide more services to the community and college students through free access to computers and tablets. Made possible by a contribution from AT&T and with the help of Local… The post Local Support Provides Digital Access for Conductor and UCA Makerspace appeared first on […]
Walton Arts Center Names New VP and Director of Programming June 29, 2022
The Walton Arts Center has promoted Jennifer Ross from director of programming to vice president of programming for the nonprofit performing arts center in Fayetteville, officials announced. Curt Owens will take over as the center’s new director of programming. … The post Walton Arts Center Names New VP and Director of Programming appeared first on […]
Nursing Schools Almanac Ranks UAMS College of Nursing in Top 100 June 29, 2022
Nursing Schools Almanac has recognized the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing in its 2022 ranking of the nation’s 100 best nursing programs. The UAMS College of Nursing ranked No. 82 among the 3,000 institutions… The post Nursing Schools Almanac Ranks UAMS College of Nursing in Top 100 appeared first […]
J.B. Hunt, Waymo Add Wayfair to Autonomous Trucking Pilot in Texas June 29, 2022
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT), one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, and Waymo, the leading autonomous driving technology developer, announced today the latest development in their collaboration on autonomous trucking technology will include… The post J.B. Hunt, Waymo Add Wayfair to Autonomous Trucking Pilot in Texas appeared first […]
Simmons Bank Promotes McCarty and Sibley as Community Presidents June 29, 2022
Simmons Bank announced today the promotions of Justin McCarty to lead as Conway community president and Jake Sibley to lead as Fort Smith community president. These promotions are effective on July 1. “Throughout the last five years Justin has dedicated… The post Simmons Bank Promotes McCarty and Sibley as Community Presidents appeared first on AMP.
Cycling Cities Ranked in the Natural State by People for Bikes June 28, 2022
People for Bikes came out with their city ratings last week and surprising to no one here in the Natural State, Fayetteville ranked among the highest cities in Arkansas with Bentonville, Bella Vista, Springdale and Rogers coasting in right behind them in their respective size categories for… The post Cycling Cities Ranked in the Natural State by People for Bikes appeared first […]
Arkansas Entrepreneurs Win Funding and Wow Crowds June 28, 2022
Arkansas small business owners tonight won a collective $17,000 at the 2022 Pitch ‘N Pint pitch competition, produced by The Venture Center and the Little Rock Regional Chamber. Sara Hurst of Bella’s Kitchen + Wellness, Lauren Anderson of Calm +… The post Arkansas Entrepreneurs Win Funding and Wow Crowds appeared first on AMP.
Think Rubix Marketing Manager Completes Leadership Greater Little Rock June 28, 2022
Think Rubix, a strategic agency aimed at social, cultural and brand innovation, announces that Marketing Manager Ally Washington has successfully completed the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce’s annual leadership program, a nine-month course intended for emerging leaders in the state’s capital… The post Think Rubix Marketing Manager Completes Leadership Greater Little Rock appeared first on AMP.

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