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Jackpot.com launches in Arkansas

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Monday, March 18, 2024

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Jackpot.com , the leading lottery app and website announced its launch in Arkansas.

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  • LITTLE ROCK, Ark., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Jackpot.com , the leading lottery app and website announced its launch in Arkansas.
  • Now Arkansas lottery players can play their favorite games while on the go or from the comfort of their own homes.
  • The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery funds several scholarships awarded annually by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education.
  • Since its relatively recent founding in 2009, the Arkansas Lottery has already generated over $1.3 billion in scholarship proceeds.

Pinnacle Advisors Complete Inaugural Small Business Boot Camp and Shark Tank Pitch Competition

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Little Rock, Arkansas--(Newsfile Corp. - December 4, 2023) - Pinnacle Advisors, a Little Rock-based financial services firm, was excited to co-host the inaugural Small Business Boot Camp in Cabot, Arkansas.

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  • Little Rock, Arkansas--(Newsfile Corp. - December 4, 2023) - Pinnacle Advisors, a Little Rock-based financial services firm, was excited to co-host the inaugural Small Business Boot Camp in Cabot, Arkansas.
  • The program culminated in a Shark Tank-style pitch competition on October 24, where entrepreneurs showcased their business ideas to a panel of judges.
  • "The pitch competition was the perfect way for these small business owners to put their skills into action," said Marshall D. Butler of Pinnacle Advisors.
  • With deep roots supporting entrepreneurship and economic growth in Arkansas, Pinnacle Advisors was committed to programs like the Small Business Boot Camp.

MeTree&You to work with Arkansas Department of Health and the University of Arkansas Health Sciences to drive improved health outcomes and consumer wellness

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

DURHAM, N.C., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MeTree&You (www.metreeandyou.com) is pleased to announce that it has been selected to incorporate family health history clinical support programming into well-patient appointments to assist healthcare providers. The University of Arkansas Health Sciences will utilize the MeTree&You (MeTree) family health history tool in conjunction with the Arkansas Department of Health's State Health Alliance for Records Exchange (SHARE) to identify patients at increased risk for genetically influenced diseases. The results will provide guidance to healthcare providers through evidence-based algorithms on appropriate genetic screening, further testing and referrals matched to the patient's level of risk.

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  • The University of Arkansas Health Sciences will utilize the MeTree&You (MeTree) family health history tool in conjunction with the Arkansas Department of Health's State Health Alliance for Records Exchange (SHARE) to identify patients at increased risk for genetically influenced diseases.
  • The University of Arkansas Health Sciences will utilize the MeTree&You (MeTree) family health history tool in conjunction with the Arkansas Department of Health's State Health Alliance for Records Exchange (SHARE) to identify patients at increased risk for genetically influenced diseases.
  • The results will provide guidance to healthcare providers through evidence-based algorithms on appropriate genetic screening, further testing and referrals matched to the patient's level of risk.
  • This will represent the first public health collaboration with a health information exchange for MeTree.

The Haven Detox Little Rock Celebrates Grand Opening and Welcomes New Patients for Comprehensive Addiction Treatment

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Haven Detox Little Rock is excited to announce the grand opening of its state-of-the-art facility, now welcoming new patients seeking comprehensive and compassionate addiction treatment services in Arkansas.

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  • LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Haven Detox Little Rock is excited to announce the grand opening of its state-of-the-art facility, now welcoming new patients seeking comprehensive and compassionate addiction treatment services in Arkansas.
  • As part of the Haven Health Management Network, The Haven Detox Little Rock is dedicated to providing exceptional care for those struggling with addiction.
  • At The Haven Detox Little Rock, patients can expect an unparalleled level of care in a secure, comfortable, and nurturing environment.
  • "We are thrilled to announce the opening of our new detox facility in Arkansas," said Mitzy Sullivan, Executive Director of The Haven Detox Little Rock.

Stericycle Partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation Plants Over 80,000 Trees Across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom

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Friday, April 28, 2023

BANNOCKBURN, Ill., April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stericycle, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRCL), a leading provider of regulated medical waste management and secure information destruction solutions, has completed its year-long project with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant over 74,000 trees in the United States and Canada and will plant a further 6,000 trees in the United Kingdom this Spring. The reforestation efforts of a total of approximately 80,000 trees will help restore habitat, improve air and water quality, and sequester carbon in areas damaged by human activity and natural disasters.

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  • "By partnering with organizations like the Arbor Day Foundation that share our passion and purpose, we can continue to put our promise in action to protect what matters."
  • In the United Kingdom, Stericycle will plant 6,000 trees as part of the country's largest environmental regeneration initiative, which includes 12 community forests.
  • "Partners like Stericycle help the Arbor Day Foundation achieve the global scale necessary to drive meaningful impact," said Dan Lambe, CEO of the Arbor Day Foundation.
  • For the past 50 years, the Arbor Day Foundation has worked to plant nearly 500 million trees around the world.

Learn How to Open a Coffee Shop in Arkansas from Coffee Shop Startup Experts at Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea

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Saturday, October 29, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Want to learn how to open a coffee shop in Arkansas? Get tips on starting a profitable business in The Land of Opportunity from the coffee shop startup experts at Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea.

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  • Learn how to open a coffee shop in Arkansas from Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea!
  • Get tips on starting a profitable business in The Land of Opportunity from the coffee shop startup experts at Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea .
  • Through its 7 Steps to Success coffee shop startup program, Roast magazine's 2016 Macro Roaster of the Year has taught over 300 entrepreneurs in 30 states how to open a coffee shop.
  • Now, the company's 7 Steps coffee shop startup consulting team has added to its series of state-level coffee shop startup guides with, " How to Start a Coffee Shop in Arkansas ."

Built in Arkansas: LMXT Strategic Tanker Boom Refueling System to be Produced in Western Arkansas

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

BETHESDA, Md., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and Airbus leaders announced today the aerial refueling boom system for the LMXT strategic tanker aircraft will be manufactured by Airbus in western Arkansas. Introduced in September 2021, the LMXT is Lockheed Martin's offering for the U.S. Air Force's KC-Y strategic tanker program.

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  • "Given the undisputed importance of the U.S. Air Force's strategic refueling mission, ensuring the LMXT is equipped with critical and relevant technologies for its refueling system is of paramount importance.
  • The LMXT is built on the combat-proven design of theAirbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT),which is the strategic tanking choice of 14 nations around the world.
  • Offering several distinct U.S. Air Force-only capabilities designed to meet operator requirements, the LMXT offers advantages likean established fly-by-wire aerial refueling boom.
  • "We are excited to continue expanding our U.S. footprint by partnering with the state of Arkansas to create the LMXT refueling boom production site and center of excellence.

WYNK THC and CBD Infused Seltzers Available to Patients in Arkansas

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

WYNK THC & Seltzer, the most widely distributed cannabis seltzer beverage in the United States, has announced availability to medicinal patients in Arkansas.

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  • WYNK THC & Seltzer, the most widely distributed cannabis seltzer beverage in the United States, has announced availability to medicinal patients in Arkansas.
  • Bold is thrilled to partner with Wynk to offer the first infused beverage for the patients of Arkansas while continuing to educate patients on the benefits of THC and CBD, commented Annie Iselin, Senior Director of Operations of Bold Cultivation.
  • Wynk, available in eight states, is the most widely distributed THC & seltzer beverage in the United States.
  • Wynk has zero calories and is made with all-natural flavors and a 1:1 ratio of THC and CBD.

Stay a Little Longer! MCR Acquires the Homewood Suites by Hilton in Downtown Little Rock

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

MCR the countrys 4th-largest hotel owner-operator has acquired the Homewood Suites by Hilton Little Rock Downtown , a six-story, extended-stay hotel with 116 suites in Arkansass state capitol.

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  • MCR the countrys 4th-largest hotel owner-operator has acquired the Homewood Suites by Hilton Little Rock Downtown , a six-story, extended-stay hotel with 116 suites in Arkansass state capitol.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220309005077/en/
    The Homewood Suites by Hilton Little Rock Downtown (Photo: Business Wire)
    Arkansas is also known as the Toothpick State, the Natural State and the Bear State, but whatever your state of mind, youll be glad you came.
  • Located on the banks of the Arkansas River, Little Rock is a rising hub for culture, cuisine and commerce in the Southeast, with a population of 200,000 people.
  • The Homewood Suites by Hilton Little Rock Downtown is located at 400 River Market Avenue and features:

Arkansas Stakes Claim to be Global Leader in Next Gen Transportation by 2030

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

This claim follows Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinsons recent announcement to create the Arkansas Council on Future Mobility, an advisory board committed to attracting businesses, startups, innovators, and creators.

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  • This claim follows Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinsons recent announcement to create the Arkansas Council on Future Mobility, an advisory board committed to attracting businesses, startups, innovators, and creators.
  • And the support from the state government to incentivize businesses and pioneers in this space makes this claim more than achievable.
  • Arkansas has been a leader in transportation and mobility for decades.
  • By 2030, Arkansas strives to be the global leader in the future of transportation for next-gen tech.