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Mark Friedman has been with Arkansas Business since 2000. He also is an event photographer for Little Rock Soirée and occasionally writes columns about his daughter for Little Rock Family.

Friedman, who graduated from the University of California at Santa Barbara with a degree in history, covers health care and major Arkansas companies including Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville and Dillard's Inc. of Little Rock.

Last 10 Articles & Blog Posts

Shares of Dillard's Close Again at Record High

3 days ago –

Dillard's Inc. of Little Rock broke its own all-time record high on Monday when its share price closed at $92.18 on Monday. The high share price comes on the heels of Dillard's annual shareholders' meeting on Saturday. read more >

White River Health System Preps ER for Health Care Reform

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White River Health System in Batesville is preparing for the possible rush of patients once health care reform is fully implemented next year. read more >

Health Care Revenue Up Slightly in 2012

5 days ago –

National reports of slowing growth in health care spending were reflected in Arkansas Business' list of the largest private companies. read more >

Arkansas Retailers See More Revenue in 2012

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Of the 18 retailers among the 75 largest private companies, 16 showed revenue increases over 2011 figures, one remained flat and only Russell Chevrolet of Sherwood, whose revenue was estimated, dipped slightly. read more >

Independence County Nears Deal for Jobs

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Independence County said last week it has a “handshake agreement” with a food processing company to move into the county's new business park. read more >

New Arkansas Children's Hospital CEO Marcy Doderer Pledges to Listen First

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On May 3, Arkansas Children's Hospital announced that the former intern would be the next president and CEO of the state's only pediatric medical center. Doderer will take control of the hospital on July 15, replacing Dr. Jonathan Bates, who will retire on June 30. read more >

Baptist Health Foundation Cuts Fundraising Goal to $40 Million

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After two years, the Baptist Health Foundation has taken a surgical knife to its capital campaign goal to raise $110 million from philanthropy for Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock. read more >

At Annual Meeting, Dillard's Mulls What to Do With Cash

6 days ago –

Dillard's Inc. CEO William Dillard II says the Little Rock department store chain will have to decide this year what to do with the cash it's generating. read more >

How Wal-Mart Is Building a Better Online Store

2 weeks ago –

Since 2011, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has poured millions of dollars into its e-commerce division, and its investments are paying off. read more >

Jackson County Plans New $9.8 Million Jail

3 weeks ago –

Jackson County officials hope to start construction on a $9.8 million 104-bed jail by August to replace the Newport detention center, which was targeted to be closed because of its poor conditions. read more >