Arkansas Business talks to John Miller-Stephany, the new producing artistic director at the Arkansas Repertory Theatre, about his experience, what drew him down South and the unique business challenges of running a theater.

State Systems Inc. of Memphis has acquired Dunk Fire and Security’s Conway operations.

Arkansas Children’s President and CEO Marcy Doderer, announces the appointment of Chanda Cashen Chacón as its new executive vice president and chief operating officer. “The first 90-day plan is about learning and listening to people,” Cashen Chacón said.

Scott McGehee, executive chef and partner at Yellow Rocket Concepts of Little Rock, says there are no new restaurants in the works right now, but he’s looking to northwest Arkansas and barbecue as he considers growth.

Zips Car Wash of Jonesboro has acquired Boomerang Car Wash of Little Rock — a transaction its founder says will create North America’s third largest tunnel car wash company.

Newly created SHG Management LLC of Sherwood recently purchased the Legacy Hotel in downtown Little Rock for $2.85 million and plans to spend another $5 million on renovations.

Shared Services Center-Fort Smith, a provider of business office support functions for hospitals and health care facilities, will expand its presence in Fort Smith’s Phoenix Center.

John Brown University celebrated the opening of its new $6 million, 20,000-SF Health Education Building with a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday morning.

Business leader … innovator … philanthropist … Member, University of Arkansas Business Hall of Fame … Fortune 500 board member … fashion icon. Honored as Arkansas Business Woman Owner of the Year and her company was named Arkansas Business of the Year.

The University of Arkansas’ annual Turfgass Field Day begins Wednesday at the Agricultural Research Center in Fayetteville, providing networking and insight for those in the lawn and landscaping, golf course, and sports industries.

Arkansas realtors experienced a 7 percent increase in the number of homes sold statewide in June as reflected in a report distributed by the Arkansas Realtors Association Thursday. Statewide, there has been a nearly 12 percent increase in number of units sold compared to 2015, with 16,370 home sold so far this year.

The Arkansas Department of Higher Education director search committee will recommend Maria Markham as the new director of the ADHE, the department announced Wednesday.

Arkansas Baptist College announced Tuesday that Joseph L. Jones has been selected to become the school’s 14th president, succeeding Fitz Hill who is transitioning to lead the Arkansas Baptist College Foundation as its executive director.

Arkansas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained stable at 3.8 percent between May and June, according to a report Friday by the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services.

Young leaders from across the state have identified key issues for retaining and recruiting young talent to Arkansas, including education initiatives and the marketing and branding of the state.

Tourism is changing as millennials’ interests and spending habits affect the industry, according to Kane Webb, executive director of the Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism.

Ashley County Medical Center in Crossett has completed a seven-year, $5 million renovation of its radiology department, becoming the first in the country to install Carestream’s new DRX-Excel Plus radiography/fluoroscopy system.

Westrock Coffee Co. of North Little Rock and the P. Allen Smith Cos. of Little Rock announced Monday a partnership to promote their farm-focused brands.

The U.S. economy has continued to improve at a modest pace, according to the Federal Reserve’s latest survey of business conditions, released Wednesday.

Arkansas home sales rose 14 percent in May, according to a report by the Arkansas Realtors Association.