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Think Big Arkansas Launches Startup Arkansas Friday at Hendrix

by Mark Carter 2/28/2013 10:18 am

Startup Arkansas officially launches Friday with Think Big Arkansas, a day-long, open discussion of the Arkansas startup ecosystem at Hendrix College in Conway.

Sam Alley, Brian Itzkowitz Named Top Executives at Arkansas Business of the Year Awards

by Arkansas Business Staff 2/27/2013 12:17 am

Sam Alley, CEO of VCC in Little Rock, and Brian Itzkowitz, CEO of Goodwill Industries of Arkansas, won executive of the year awards at Tuesday's 25th annual Arkansas Business of the Year Awards at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock, presented by Centennial Bank.

Pediatrics Plus Acquires LearningRx Franchise

by Arkansas Business Staff 2/25/2013 09:22 am

Pediatrics Plus has acquired the LearningRx franchise for central Arkansas, it announced Monday.

Women of Influence: 10 Leaders Who Make Arkansas Strong

by Arkansas Business Staff 2/25/2013 12:00 am

Business and politics in Arkansas and elsewhere are still dominated by men, and that fact is evident in the pages of Arkansas Business. Three years ago, we decided to make a special effort to highlight the fact that there are indeed “Women of Influence” in our midst, and in this issue we again set out to recognize 10 different women.

NLR Congregation Looks South to Grow (Real Deals)

by George Waldon 2/25/2013 12:00 am

A North Little Rock congregation put together more than 90 acres for future expansion across the interstate from its 1401 Calvary Road campus for $1.05 million.

The Lives of Women (Editorial)

by Arkansas Business Editors 2/25/2013 12:00 am

We don't expect women to choose the business world as often as men to. Women face different choices in life. But when we look at the women and girls in our lives, let us make sure we are preparing them for the lives they choose.

Get Tickets Here for the 25th Arkansas Business of the Year Awards

by Arkansas Business Staff 2/22/2013 09:52 am

Finalists have been named for the 25th annual Arkansas Business of the Year Awards, presented by Centennial Bank and Arkansas Business and scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 26.

Chad Causey Named Director of Arkansas Aerospace Alliance

by Arkansas Business Staff 2/21/2013 11:45 am

Chad Causey has been named the first executive director of the Arkansas Aerospace Alliance, the nonprofit organization announced Thursday. The organization began in 2006 as a Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission task force and was organized into the alliance in November of last year by the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce.

James Lee Witt to Speak at North Little Rock Chamber Banquet Tonight

by Mark Carter 2/19/2013 02:30 pm

James Lee Witt, native Arkansan and former director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, will be the keynote speaker at the North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce banquet Tuesday night.

Anne Grippo Makes Climb at Arkansas State (Movers & Shakers)

by Arkansas Business Staff 2/18/2013 12:00 am

Anne Grippo has been appointed associate dean of the College of Sciences & Mathematics at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro.

Meet the 30 Finalists of the 25th Annual Arkansas Business of the Year Awards

by Arkansas Business Staff 2/18/2013 12:00 am

Once again, Arkansas Business is honoring the state's top executives, small businesses and nonprofits with the annual Arkansas Business of the Year Awards. You can meet each of this year's finalists right here.

Update: G. David Gearhart Names Chris Wyrick New Vice Chancellor For Advancement at UA

by Chris Bahn 2/13/2013 04:00 pm

University of Arkansas Chancellor G. David Gearhart announced Chris Wyrick as the new vice chancellor for advancement during a news conference Wednesday.

John Brown University Gets $3M for Residence Hall Renovation

by Arkansas Business Staff 2/12/2013 11:08 am

John Brown University of Siloam Springs announces a $3 million lead gift from an anonymous donor for the renovation of J. Alvin Brown residence hall. The total cost for the renovation will be $5.5 million.

Crystal Bridges Promotes Don Bacigalupi to Museum President, Rod Bigelow to Director

by Jan Cottingham 2/12/2013 10:56 am

The board of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art has announced top leadership changes.

Architecture, Like Religion, Has Transforming Power for Springdale Church

by Chris Bahn 2/11/2013 12:00 am

What was once a metal shop building has been reborn as an award-winning structure designed by renowned Fayetteville architect Marlon Blackwell.

Left Hand, Meet Right Hand (Editorial)

by Arkansas Business Editors 2/11/2013 12:00 am

We're not so amenable to Senate Bill 131, which would amend the Freedom of Information Act to make the identity of concealed-carry licensees a state secret.

Competition to Award $40,000 to Delta Entrepreneurs

by Kate Knable 2/4/2013 10:22 am

The Delta Bridge Project in Phillips County launched a business plan competition Monday for entrepreneurs willing to start businesses in Helena-West Helena, the Phillips County seat.

Marty Moreno Makes Move at XMC (Movers & Shakers)

by Arkansas Business Staff 2/4/2013 12:00 am

Marty Moreno has been promoted to major account manager of XMC Inc. in Little Rock. Moreno formerly served as senior territory manager and worked in retail and restaurant management for 25 years before joining the company in 2007.

UA Fundraising Tops $61 Million For First Half Of 2013 Fiscal Year

by Chris Bahn 2/1/2013 02:03 pm

Fundraising topped $61 million for the University of Arkansas at the midway point of the 2013 fiscal year, a 15-percent increase from the same time period in 2012.

Arkansas Symphony Orchestra to Move Offices to Main Street

by Kate Knable 1/28/2013 11:47 am

The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra has executed a lease and will be moving its practice space and offices to Main Street in Little Rock.