Reading The Future
Arkansas Children’s Receives $1M for Hospital Expansion
The gift will benefit the hospital’s largest expansion in its 112-year history.
CEO Andrew Clyde pointed to strength in fuel and nicotine sales, the convenience store chain’s core business areas.
Encore Bank sees modest gains, Bank of England struggles with losses, and Bank OZK expands its southeastern footprint with new branches in Georgia and Florida.
Overall, the market continues to show resilience and, despite economic challenges, has adapted and continued to grow.
Buc-ee’s Plans Location in West Memphis
The West Memphis location is the second Buc-ee's is developing in Arkansas. read more >
Walton School of Medicine Gets Preliminary Accreditation, Begins Accepting Applications
The school said it will waive tuition for its first five cohorts of students. Classes are on track to begin in July. read more >
Highlights from the 2024 Northwest Arkansas Tech Summit
The 2024 Northwest Arkansas Tech Summit was held Monday and Tuesday in Rogers, showcasing the innovation ecosystem of the region. The two-day event highlighted the region’s technological leadership and the […] read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Treaty Oak Clean Energy Announces $150M Solar Array in Grant County
The Texas-based energy firm said it has a virtual power purchase agreement in place for a big-name technology company. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
LRCVB Hires Waymack Veteran Ryan Callison to Lead Marketing and Communications
The Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau has hired Ryan Callison as its vice president of marketing and communications. Callison has spent 17 years at travel-focused agencies in Arizona, Texas […] read more >
Entergy Announces Debut of Walnut Bend Solar Array
Entergy Arkansas is commercially generating power at a new 100-megawatt solar array east of Brinkley. read more >
Crystal Bridges Announces Inaugural Art Fair
The inaugural art festival will allow locals and visitors to shop for artworks by modern, traditional and emerging artists from around the United States. read more >
Two New Guides Promote El Dorado Attractions and Dining
The Diamond Agency, the city's advertising firm of record, will produce The El Dorado Visitors INFO Guide and El Dorado Dining Guide. read more >
Little Rock Area Sets Employment Record, Sees Economic Growth
The Little Rock Metropolitan Area has reached unprecedented employment levels, setting a new record for the number of people employed across the region. read more >
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AECC Details Plans for New Generation Plant in Texas
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Inc. plans to build a 900-megawatt gas-fueled power plant in Texas, citing a need for more baseload power. The Little Rock cooperative proposed the next-generation plant for […] read more >
Standard Lithium Names Longtime Koch Exec David Park as New CEO
Outgoing CEO Robert Mintak, who led the company’s move into Arkansas, will stay on as an adviser through August 2025. read more >
Murphy USA Income Rises 9% in Q2
The fuel and retail chain posted strong fuel and tobacco sales, but results fell short of Wall Street expectations. read more >
Arkansas Overdose Prevention App Reaches Download Milestone
The app is designed to prevent and treat opioid misuse across the state. read more >
Steven Baker Named Hospitality Lead at HFA
Baker has been with HFA for more than a decade, developing and managing teams serving restaurant and hospitality clients. read more >
AECI Names Katie Holley Marketing Manager
Holley will oversee development of messaging and marketing strategies, as well as manage customer relations. read more >
TerraVolta Announces Investment, Lithium Well in Smackover Formation
The Houston-based company is backed by the private Energy & Minerals Group, a major global investor in natural resources. read more >
SPP Predicts Reliable Power Through Hot Summer
SPP assesses threats to energy reliability each year before the summer season, June to September. It considers historical electricity use, weather forecasts, wind energy variables and potential droughts and power failures. read more >
Reading The Future: Economic Development (40 Years of Arkansas Business)
Investments in roads, bridges and water infrastructure must be a key priority and include developing new and coordinated transit systems. read more >
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Reading The Future: Aerospace & Defense (40 Years of Arkansas Business)
In 2022, aerospace and defense exports made up more than 15% of the state’s total exports with more than $890 million in goods exported. read more >
by Lara Farrar -
Reading The Future: Energy (40 Years of Arkansas Business)
Looking ahead short term, Buddy Hasten sees a big surge in renewable energy interconnections. In the long term, he hopes for a return to nuclear generation. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
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