Bruce Smith
Animal Vaccine Maker Pacific GeneTech Ramps Up with HQ Plans
The company, which has licensed a line of vaccine innovations from the University of Arkansas System’s Division of Agriculture, is building offices, a research lab and a manufacturing plant in north Springdale. Its mission is to provide vaccine technologies to protect poultry, swine, ruminants, fish and, perhaps soon, people. read more >
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Horvath Moves to Small Business & Tech Center at UA Little Rock (Movers & Shakers)
Brandon Horvath is the Arkansas Small Business & Technology Development Center’s new capital access specialist. read more >
Recent Real Estate Deals Total $2.4M
The $639,000 sale of a Sherwood pawnshop led the most recent round of real estate transactions. read more >
Safe Foods President Bruce Smith Announces His Retirement
Safe Foods Corp. President Bruce Smith has announced his retirement after 18 years of serving on the company’s executive team. read more >
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