Agriculture

Twin Brothers Take on World of George's Inc.

Twin Brothers Take on World of George's Inc.
At 30, Carl George, left, and his twin, Charles George, are the same age their father, Gary George, was when he became CEO of George’s Inc. of Springdale, the integrated poultry operation where the brothers were recently named co-CEOs. 

Named co-CEOs of poultry processor George's Inc. of Springdale in April, Carl and Charles George picked up knowledge in their early years that is invaluable today in their current roles.
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Riggs Tractor Rolls With Rental Trend

J.A. Riggs Tractor Co. has ridden out the ups and downs of 85 years of business, built on its foundation as a Caterpillar distributor. The Little Rock enterprise ranks No. 43 among the largest private companies in the state with 2012 revenue of $197 million. That figure reflects a one-year decline of 10 percent.
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Arkansas Agriculture Interests Strengthen Revenues

Private companies in Arkansas' hugely important poultry, agriculture and timber industries — reported stronger revenue in 2012 for the most part.
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Welspun, Alliance Rubber, Conway Machine and Tyson Winners at Global Trade Awards

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Texarkana's Truman Arnold Cos. Off Largest Private Companies List After Execs Move to Dallas

Truman Arnold Cos. worked its way up to No. 1 for the first time in 2001 and held that position most years since then. But their subtraction from the 2013 list means Stephens Inc. is on top of Arkansas Business' list of top private firms. read more >

Bearden's Anthony Timberlands Ramps Up Shifts as Housing Improves

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Industry Profiles: Largest Private Companies in Arkansas See Mixed Growth

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Independence County Nears Deal for Jobs

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Arkansas Business History (Editorial)

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Contrary Wisdom on Meetings (Barry Goldberg On Leadership)

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It's Not What You Know, It's Who Knows You (Gwen Moritz Editor's Note)

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Tyson Foods' 2Q Profit Down 43 Percent

Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale reports second-quarter net income of $94 million, down 43 percent from the same quarter last year. But the meat processor is expecting a stronger second half of 2013. read more >

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