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LATEST ARTICLES BY Arkansas Business Staff

Browse the 2025 Meeting Planner Directory

All 83 entries, right at your fingertips.

CTEH President Chase Selby Joins ARA Board

Selby, who joined CTEH the day he graduated from the University of Central Arkansas, oversees the environmental consulting firm’s operations, finances and personnel across the U.S.

Startup Junkie Renews Economic Development Contract with Fayetteville

Startup Junkie has renewed its partnership with Fayetteville through 2026 to provide free entrepreneurial resources and programming, with an added focus on supporting underserved entrepreneurs and the arts community.

Good People of Business (Editorial)

May we all remember what Marley forgot: charity, mercy, forbearance and benevolence.

Parham Pointe Apartments in Little Rock.

Parham Pointe Apartments Sell for More Than $20.2MLock Icon

Highlighting recent million-dollar real estate deals in Little Rock, including apartment complexes, office-warehouses, retail spaces, and a luxury home sale.

Governor Sanders on Education, Economic Growth & Arkansas’ Future

The Republican governor reflects on Arkansas’ progress in education, workforce training, tax cuts, and broadband, aiming to attract businesses and grow the economy.

Appointments & Awards Announced at Lexicon, SAU, Arkansas Farm Bureau & More (Movers & Shakers)

New leadership across Arkansas: Randi Strode at Lexicon, Connie Wilson at SAU and Stefanie Pawluk at NWA Council.

Lorie Tudor Reflects on 40 Years at ARDOTLock Icon

Lorie Tudor reflects on her 40+ year career with ARDOT, highlighting her role in the Bella Vista Bypass opening, as she prepares for retirement on Jan. 10.

Best Quotes of 2024Lock Icon

The best quotes of 2024 from Arkansas business leaders, innovators, and officials—insights on challenges, growth, and the unique spirit driving the state forward.

No Morning Roundup, Daily Report Until 2025

Arkansas Business will be closed for the holidays beginning Tuesday.

The Best & Worst of 2024

Highlights and lowlights of 2024, from Nobel laureate John Jumper’s historic win and groundbreaking green steel innovations.

Philip Taldo: “If I could just do half of what [Farmer] has done, when I get to that point, I’ll be happy.” [PHOTO provided]

Philip Taldo Elected Chairman of the Arkansas Highway Commission (Super Mover)

Taldo succeeds Alec Farmer, who announced that he is stepping down as chairman at the end of the year.

Trailblazing Northwest Arkansas’ Cycling LandscapeLock Icon

Trailblazers of Bentonville, formed in 1996 and rebranded in 2021 after merging with BikeNWA, aims to enhance bike trails and advocacy in northwest Arkansas.

Top Stories of 2024Lock Icon

Interest rates, the top business story of 2023, moderated in 2024, but insurance costs continued to skyrocket, sending last year’s No. 3 story to the top of this year’s annual list.

Notable Deaths of 2024

The noteworthy Arkansans, or those with Arkansas ties, who died this year included beloved politician David Pryor, advertising great Jim Johnson, and firebrand Tommy Robinson.

Vet Schools Update: Lyon College and ASU Set for 2026 Student AdmissionsLock Icon

Lyon College targets fall 2026 for vet school launch, while ASU’s vet program plans the same date, backed by a $30.6M bond for campus construction.

Entergy Corp. to Pay $12M Civil Penalty for Accounting Controls

The Securities and Exchange Commission said Entergy failed to accurately account for surplus materials and supplies.

Arkansas Children’s Receives $20M From AG’s Office for Opioid Research Center

Attorney General Tim Griffin directed opioid settlement funds toward the establishment of the National Center for Opioid Research & Clinical Effectiveness.

State Unemployment Rate Holds at 3.3% in November

The labor force participation rate ticked up one-tenth of a percentage point to 58.2%, remaining at a record-high level.

State Awards $26M in Workforce Development Grants

Fourteen data-driven education and workforce training programs received the funds.