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Arkansas Children's Establishes $70 Million Groundbreaking Center Focused on Opioids' Impact on Children

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Giovedì, Novembre 9, 2023
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin is awarding $50 million of opioid settlement funds to Arkansas Children's to pioneer one of the nation's most ambitious research efforts dedicated to opioids' impact on children.

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  • I am granting $50 million of the state's opioid settlement funds to help establish the National Center for Opioid Research & Clinical Effectiveness (NCOR) at Arkansas Children's.
  • "This research center will be the first of its kind not just in Arkansas, but in the entire country.
  • "By creating this center, we are accelerating a healthier future for the children of Arkansas.
  • Scientists will work closely with the Arkansas Children's Research Institute and Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center, one of six National Human Nutrition Centers funded through the USDA-ARS.

Simmons Bank Celebrates Military Community This Veterans Day

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Venerdì, Novembre 11, 2022
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To commemorate Veterans Day, Simmons Bank is honoring the brave men and women who serve or have served our country's military through a series of events designed to recognize their service and sacrifice to protect our freedom. In addition to this year's events, year-round we continue to work across our footprint with community partners to actively recruit veterans to join the Simmons Bank team, while offering an array of military benefits including supplemental pay during military leave and paid military family leave.

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  • In addition to this year's events, year-round we continue to work across our footprint with community partners to actively recruit veterans to join the Simmons Bank team, while offering an array of military benefits including supplemental pay during military leave and paid military family leave.
  • "Simmons Bank and our associates are proud to recognize and show our appreciation for veterans and active members of our armed forces throughout the year, especially on Veterans Day when we celebrate those who have protected our freedom," said Jena Compton, EVP, chief people officer at Simmons Bank.
  • Simmons Bank associates shared their personal stories of serving in the armed services while bank associates shared their gratitude to those who have served in a special Veterans Day video .
  • The Simmons Bank River Market building will be illuminated in red, white and blue in honor of Veterans Day on Nov. 11.

DELTA DENTAL OF ARKANSAS STAFF, BOARD MEMBERS TO VOLUNTEER DENTAL SERVICES FOR ARKANSAS VETERANS

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Venerdì, Novembre 4, 2022
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SHERWOOD, Ark., Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Two Delta Dental of Arkansas executives and three corporate board members are among the volunteer dentists who will provide free dental treatments to eligible veterans as part of the state's inaugural Operation Stand Down on Veterans Day, Nov. 10.

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  • First Arkansas Operation Stand Down on Nov. 10 Offers Free Dental Care to Eligible Veterans
    SHERWOOD, Ark., Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Two Delta Dental of Arkansas executives and three corporate board members are among the volunteer dentists who will provide free dental treatments to eligible veterans as part of the state's inaugural Operation Stand Down on Veterans Day, Nov. 10.
  • Offered for the first time in Arkansas, Operation Stand Down was launched in 2012 by Dr. Daniel Fridh of La Porte, Ind.
  • He began offering a designated day of free dental care to his ex-military patients and encouraged fellow dentists to do likewise.
  • Delta Dental of Arkansas is the largest dental benefits provider in the state, helping more than 800,000 Arkansans keep their smiles healthy through commercial and Medicaid coverage.

Hurricane Electric Expands Network to TierPoint’s Little Rock Data Center

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Mercoledì, Settembre 21, 2022
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Fremont, CA-based Hurricane Electric , the worlds largest IPv6-native Internet backbone announced today that it has deployed a new Point of Presence (PoP) in TierPoints Little Rock data center .

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  • Fremont, CA-based Hurricane Electric , the worlds largest IPv6-native Internet backbone announced today that it has deployed a new Point of Presence (PoP) in TierPoints Little Rock data center .
  • Strategically located in the states capital and largest city, TierPoints Little Rock data center is carrier neutral and offers 30,000 ft2 of data center space with guaranteed 100% uptime.
  • Little Rock is part of the TierPoint network and connects businesses to tens of millions of people in Dallas, Memphis, St. Louis, and Nashville.
  • Hurricane Electric is excited to expand our global network and services in the southern region, enabling enterprises and ISPs to improve their business agility, said Mike Leber, President of Hurricane Electric.

State Recognizes Rockline for Three Million Safe Work Hours in Russellville

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Mercoledì, Febbraio 23, 2022
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RUSSELLVILLE, Ark., Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockline Industries announced that the Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing along with the Arkansas Workers' Compensation Commission have recognized the associates in the company's Russellville, Arkansas manufacturing plant for reaching three million safe work hours without a lost day of work.

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  • RUSSELLVILLE, Ark., Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockline Industries announced that the Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing along with the Arkansas Workers' Compensation Commission have recognized the associates in the company's Russellville, Arkansas manufacturing plant for reaching three million safe work hours without a lost day of work.
  • "It is a tremendous achievement for our associates to have reached three million hours of safe work without a lost day," said Denise LeMaster, environmental health and safety manager for Rockline's Russellville facility.
  • "Our team is always looking for ways to improve our operations and our associates work very hard to not only keep themselves safe, but to look out for one another."
  • Rockline employs nearly 2,500 people worldwide and has manufacturing facilities in Wisconsin, Arkansas, New Jersey,Tennessee and England.For more information on Rockline Industries, visit www.RocklineInd.com .

Westrock Coffee Announces Major Plant Expansions - Including Nation’s Largest Roasting to Ready-To-Drink Packaging Facility

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Venerdì, Dicembre 17, 2021
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211216006195/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211216006195/en/
    From left to right: Bart Castleberry, mayor of Conway, Arkansas; Will Ford, group president of Westrock Coffee; Scott Ford, CEO of Westrock Coffee; Joe Ford, co-founder and chairman of Westrock Coffee; Michael Preston, executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission at the announcement event at the new Conway, Arkansas Westrock Coffee facility.
  • Our growth benefits everyone at Westrock Coffee from our global customers and farmer partners to our current and future employees and the communities where they live.
  • Westrock Coffee Company provides the drink that fuels many Arkansans in the workplace, and others all around the world, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson said.
  • The space will also incorporate state-of-the-art quality assurance and product development labs, enabling Westrock Coffee to create, test, and produce new beverage solutions.

Fueled By Evolving Needs Of Pet Parents, Mars Petcare Announces An Additional $117 Million Investment In Arkansas Manufacturing Facility

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Mercoledì, Settembre 22, 2021
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So today, Mars Petcare is announcing an investment of $117 million in its Fort Smith, Ark., manufacturing facility, just months after the $145 million investment announced earlier this year .

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  • So today, Mars Petcare is announcing an investment of $117 million in its Fort Smith, Ark., manufacturing facility, just months after the $145 million investment announced earlier this year .
  • "Pet parents are at the center of everything we do, and at Mars Petcare, we're committed to answering their evolving needs as a trusted partner for pet parents,"said Ikdeep Singh, Regional President ofMars Pet Nutrition North America.
  • "For over a decade, the Mars Petcare Fort Smith site has provided a range of great jobs in manufacturing, administration and leadership well-tailored to Arkansas' workforce.
  • With the latest investment, Mars Petcare will build a new 47,000 square-foot warehouse and add two additional production lines to the facility.

Wipro Announces Opening of New Delivery Center in Arkansas, USA

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Martedì, Agosto 24, 2021
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Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company, today announced that it will open a new delivery center in Sherwood, Arkansas.

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  • Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company, today announced that it will open a new delivery center in Sherwood, Arkansas.
  • Wipro will invest approximately US$ three million to transform a 70,000 square-foot facility at Landers Road into a customer service center.
  • We are thrilled to open the delivery center in Sherwood and improve our reach to customers in central Arkansas.
  • Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company.