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‘The Best Move for All’ (Editorial)

Managers who, by being flexible, can keep a high performer on staff earn their pay.

AEDC Announces 50 More Businesses Certified by Minority & Women-Owned Business Program

Fifty more businesses were certified last year compared with 34 in 2022, bringing the total number of businesses that have been certified by the Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprise Certification Program to 335 at year-end.

21% of US Businesses are Minority-Owned

Of the about 5.9 million employer businesses in the United States in 2021, 1.2 million, or 21%, were minority-owned; 406,086, or 6.9%, were Hispanic-owned; and 1.3 million, or 22%, were […]

Empowering Communities: NWA Women Support Black Enterprises

Founded in 2019, Black Owned Northwest Arkansas is an organization that strives to create community and support Black-owned enterprises.

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When the Old Stories No Longer Fit (Barry Goldberg On Leadership)

Trying on new ideas and “what if?” scenarios can keep a company from falling behind or becoming obsolete. read more >
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NWA Tech Company RevUnit Shuts DownLock Icon

RevUnit built applications to help companies maximize worker engagement and productivity. read more >
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Empowering the Delta (Abe Hudson Commentary)

By supporting grassroots efforts, we can narrow the racial wealth gap and foster inclusive growth. read more >
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Looking at the Paper: Democrat-Gazette’s Circulation TrendsLock Icon

“It’s a long ways from the days back in the 1970s when the Arkansas Gazette’s circulation was well over 200,000 on Sundays,” a retired Gazette veteran said. read more >
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Prestige Transaction Registers $2.4M Sale (Real Deals)

A 22,400-SF auto facility in North Little Rock tipped the scales at $2.4 million. read more >
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Darragh Consolidates Operations in Memphis

The move is aimed at providing more efficient service to customers and more on-hand inventory. read more >
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ArcBest Reports Exec Pay, Schedules Supermajority Vote Change

CEO Judy McReynolds and other executives saw their compensation dip in 2023. read more >
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Westrock Coffee Narrows Losses in Q4, Full Year as New Production Facility Prepares First Shipments

CEO Scott Ford said the company entered 2024 with a number of critical system migrations and capital equipment upgrades completed. read more >
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Conductor Accepting Applications for 10X Growth Accelerator Program

The program is tailored for Arkansas-based tech or tech-enabled companies with revenues ranging from $100,000 to $10 million. read more >
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US Inflation Up Again in February, The Latest Sign That Price Pressures Remain Elevated

Prices rose 0.4% from January to February, higher than the previous month’s figure of 0.3%, the Labor Department said Tuesday. read more >
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Soledad O’Brien to Keynote 2024 Soirée Women’s Leadership Symposium

The event, set for May 2 at the Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock, will once again feature breakout sessions and panels led by industry experts. read more >
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State Jobless Rate Holds at 3.7% in January After December Rate Revised Up

Compared to the same month the previous year, the labor force participation rate was two-tenths of a percentage point higher. read more >
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AI Market Forecast to Hit $1.8 Trillion in 2030

The global value of the artificial intelligence market is expected to surge in the next decade, growing from about $95.6 billion in 2021 to $1.8 trillion by 2030, according to […] read more >
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How Do I Know If I Can Afford to Hire? (Sabrina Starling On Small Business)

It may be time to free up top performers by shifting lower-value activities to new team members. read more >
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Landmark Apartments in West Little Rock Sell for $38.9MLock Icon

This week's million-dollar deals contains apartments, warehouses and over 500 acres of land in Pulaski County. read more >
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Arkansas’ Podcast Boom: Business Takes Center Stage

Today’s businesses are creating their own podcasts to engage with potential clients, build a steady stream of content to be broken down into social media promotions, and position their executives as thought leaders in industry specialties. read more >
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US Job Openings Stay Steady at Nearly 8.9 Million in January, a Sign Labor Market Remains Strong

Layoffs fell modestly, but so did the number of Americans quitting their jobs — a sign of confidence they can find higher pay or better working conditions elsewhere. read more >
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ASBTDC Gets $2M Grant to Help Underserved and Very Small Businesses

The five-year grant will help the center assist hundreds of businesses with securing capital through the U.S. Treasury's Technical Assistance Grant Program. read more >
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Newport Gets $2M Business Development Grant

The grant will support a project by DriveSmart Auto Care Inc. of Toms River, New Jersey, which plans to open a call center in Newport. read more >
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WhiteRock Opens Office at Little Rock Tech Park

The independent Salesforce vendor said the office provides a dedicated space for employees to engage with customers. read more >