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Elizabeth Sloan Davidson on How UA Little Rock is Tackling the Nursing Shortage
Davidson is director and professor of the School of Nursing at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. read more >
Little Rock’s MHP/Team SI Rebrands as mhp.si, with New Shareholders
On its 52nd birthday this month, the marketing agency once called Mangan Holcomb Partners looked back and ahead, simultaneously. read more >
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UA Little Rock Receives $969K to Combat State’s Nursing Shortage
Funds will be used to help attract, prepare and retain more nurses in Arkansas and provide stipends to nurse educators. read more >
The Loss of Hino Motors (Editorial)
The gradual shutdown of Hino’s plant in Marion gives the state time to mitigate the loss. read more >
Cody Waits to Lead New State Workforce Division
He previously served as the director of the Arkansas Office of Skills Development, a division of the Department of Commerce. read more >
State Skills Development Leader Leaving for New Job
The director of the Office of Skills Development is leaving the post for a job with Transfr of New York, a workforce training technology provider. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Sanders Appoints Husband to Lead New Recreation & Tourism Council
He won't be paid. Other members of the council have yet to be appointed. read more >
Entegrity Exec to Lead Advanced Energy Apprenticeship Program
The program is funded through a $2 million, four-year grant from the Arkansas Department of Commerce. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Letter-of-Credit Rule Draws Criticism in Broadband Effort
Aristotle chief says hurdle is costly and likely to keep small firms out of program. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Broadband Story Omitted Federal Requirement (Letter to the Editor)
An Aug. 22 Arkansas Business article failed to include an important piece of information about federal broadband grants. read more >
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Don’t Hobble the Little Guys (Editorial)
While the state is committed to expanding broadband access, its new proposal could hurt smaller providers. read more >
Broadband Grant Formula Raises Concerns
A new proposed new state funding formula would route broadband grants only to internet service providers that can cover 25% of the upfront costs, possibly leaving out smaller providers. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Glen Howie To Lead Arkansas Broadband Office
He comes to the state Commerce Department from "one of the most highly regarded broadband offices in the country.” read more >
Catering Chef: Sales Increased by Social Media
Before his catering business, Vibrant Occasions Catering of Benton, even gets a phone call, said Serge Krikorian, brides have already done their research. read more >
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Jennifer Emerson, Bob Kucheravy Take On New Leadership Roles at AEDC
Emerson was named deputy director and executive vice president of operations. read more >
Jim Hudson Named Chief of Staff at Commerce Department
Hudson previously worked for the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, where he was director of strategy and operations. read more >
Broadband Efforts to Get $100M Boost
The state will receive $100 million in federal funding “right off the bat” for broadband deployment through the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act that President Joe Biden signed on Nov. 15. read more >
When Low Bids & High Scores Lose (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
The lowest scoring but most expensive company bidding to devise a statewide broadband deployment strategy was selected in a process one competitor thinks was tailor-made for the politically connected vendor. read more >
by Lance Turner -
$4.8M From CARES Act to Support NEA Steelmakers, Manufacturers
Projects in Wynne and Osceola are expected to create about 300 jobs. read more >
Hutchinson Calls For Another $250M In Federal Aid To Be Spent On Rural Internet Access
The governor says it will support new jobs and spark economic growth. read more >
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