AGP Executive Report
Last update: 23 minutes agoHigher Ed Leadership: The University of Arkansas named Robert “Bob” Beitle Jr. interim head of its chemical engineering department starting July 1, as Keisha Walters returns to faculty after leading since 2021. Healthcare Exec Move: Conway Regional Health System tapped Angie Longing as president and CEO, effective July 20, following Matt Troup’s exit after nearly 11 years. Local Business/Finance: Inuvo of Little Rock announced $12.97 million in financing, using proceeds to retire convertible debt and reset its capital structure for working capital. Medicare Contract: Novitas Solutions won CMS’s Jurisdiction H Medicare Administrative Contractor contract covering seven states, extending its role that began in 2012. Defense & Critical Minerals: The U.S. Army awarded deals to build and run critical-mineral processing on military sites, including Pine Bluff Arsenal for graphite-related work. SNAP Policy: Arkansas is moving ahead with a ban on SNAP purchases of candy and soda starting Wednesday, alongside a new DHS app to help shoppers check eligible items. Local Government/Deals: Clarksville set July 13 public hearings on two large data-center bond proposals tied to SF ARK1 and Hatchbo. Community/Jobs: Onterris, a North Little Rock environmental firm, landed a $4.13 million contract in Queensland, Australia, supporting a mining permit process.
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