Transportation
‘The Best Move for All’ (Editorial)
Managers who, by being flexible, can keep a high performer on staff earn their pay.
Transportation / Business Services / Construction / Industry / Manufacturing / Real Estate / Restaurants & Food / Retail
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 >
by George Waldon -
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 >
ArcBest Reports Exec Pay, Schedules Supermajority Vote Change
CEO Judy McReynolds and other executives saw their compensation dip in 2023. read more >
by Marty Cook -
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 >
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 >
by Kyle Massey -
Transportation / Banking & Finance / Business Services / Government & Politics / Insurance / Real Estate / Retail / Small Business
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 >
Raney Building Buy Exceeds $2.8M (Real Deals)
GW1234 Investments LLC, an affiliate of Little Rock’s Good Day Farm, acquired the Raney Building at 3600 Cantrell Road. read more >
by George Waldon -
SQRL Faces Financial Strain After Ambitious Expansion
A 210-store transaction in October has not been “seamlessly integrated” as predicted by CEO J. Blake Smith read more >
by George Waldon -
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 >
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 >
Hayley Taylor Appointed Principal Broker at McKimmey Associates Realtors (Movers & Shakers)
She has been with the agency since 2010. read more >
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 >
Jonesboro Municipal Airport Awarded $5M for New Terminal
The structure will replace a terminal destroyed by a tornado in March 2020. read more >
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 >
by Marty Cook -
The Eclipse: Arkansas’ Chance to Shine (Editorial)
The eclipse gives the state’s tourism industry an unparalleled opportunity to shine. read more >
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 >
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 >
Transportation / Banking & Finance / Business Services / Energy / Government & Politics / Public Companies
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 Challenges
Companies have invested hundreds of millions to create an Arkansas lithium industry, the infrastructure for which will be costly.
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by Kyle Massey -