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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.

Empowering the Delta (Abe Hudson Commentary)

By supporting grassroots efforts, we can narrow the racial wealth gap and foster inclusive growth.

Simpson to Fulfill Prophecy at J.B. Hunt

Craig Harper, J.B. Hunt’s longtime COO who retired this year after 31 years, told Simpson years ago she could be CEO of the company someday.

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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 >
Transportation / Construction / Government & Politics

US Spending Package Includes $91M for Arkansas Roadways

Projects to receive funding include the future Interstate 57 from Walnut Ridge to the Missouri state line. read more >
Transportation / Business Services / Public Companies

ArcBest Reports Exec Pay, Schedules Supermajority Vote Change

CEO Judy McReynolds and other executives saw their compensation dip in 2023. read more >
Phillip Oldridge, CEO and chairman of Envirotech Vehicles Inc., at the company's electric vehicle plant in Osceola in 2022.
Transportation / Public Companies

Envirotech Announces $4.3M in Vehicle Orders

The company said it has 43 vehicles on order from 19 customers participating in a New Jersey program that offers incentives for businesses to purchase new electric vehicles. read more >
Transportation / Energy

Oil and Gasoline Prices to Rise, Forecast Says

Crude oil production cuts by oil-exporting countries are starting to take a toll on global inventories and U.S. gasoline prices. 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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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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Raney Building Buy Exceeds $2.8M (Real Deals)Lock Icon

GW1234 Investments LLC, an affiliate of Little Rock’s Good Day Farm, acquired the Raney Building at 3600 Cantrell Road. read more >
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SQRL Faces Financial Strain After Ambitious ExpansionLock Icon

A 210-store transaction in October has not been “seamlessly integrated” as predicted by CEO J. Blake Smith read more >
Transportation / Public Companies / Retail

America’s Cart-Mart Posts $8.5M Loss in Fiscal Q3

Shares jumped on news of a partnership with an Atlanta-based auto services giant and promising results from a new loan origination system. read more >
Transportation / Public Companies

Envirotech Makes Another Change at CFO

Douglas Campoli, the executive who oversaw efforts to fix deficiencies in the company's financial disclosure controls, is out. read more >
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Hayley Taylor Appointed Principal Broker at McKimmey Associates Realtors (Movers & Shakers)

She has been with the agency since 2010. read more >
Transportation / Business Services / Public Companies

J.B. Hunt Names Shelley Simpson as Next CEO

She's taking over for John Roberts III, who has led the Lowell transportation and logistics company since 2010. read more >
Transportation / Construction / Government & Politics

Jonesboro Municipal Airport Awarded $5M for New Terminal

The structure will replace a terminal destroyed by a tornado in March 2020. read more >
Transportation / Government & Politics / Industry / Tourism

ARDOT Plans to Minimize Eclipse Traffic Woes

It is Steve Frisbee’s unenviable job to make sure the April 8 total solar eclipse doesn’t become a total traffic nightmare for Arkansas. read more >
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The Eclipse: Arkansas’ Chance to Shine (Editorial)

The eclipse gives the state’s tourism industry an unparalleled opportunity to shine. read more >
Transportation / Energy / Public Companies / Retail

Murphy USA Creates COO Role, Names New CFO

In the new role, Mindy West will have responsibility for both the Murphy USA and QuickChek brands, including store operations, merchandise, marketing, and fuels. read more >
Transportation / Business Services / Public Companies

JB Hunt Signs Intermodal Agreement With Walmart

As part of the agreement, J.B. Hunt said it was buying Walmart’s intermodal container and chassis fleets. read more >
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IRS Targets Execs Who Use Business Jets for Personal Travel

WASHINGTON (AP) — First, there were trackers on Taylor Swift and other celebrities’ private jet usage. Now, there will be more scrutiny on executives’ personal use of business aircraft who write it […] read more >
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Bringing In the Brine: South Arkansas Lithium Projects Face Engineering ChallengesLock Icon

Companies have invested hundreds of millions to create an Arkansas lithium industry, the infrastructure for which will be costly. read more >