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Porsche Dealership Brings $16.4M Price (Real Deals)Lock Icon

The property sale of Arkansas’ only Porsche dealership is the highlight of this week’s Real Deals.

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Pulaski Judge Refers Judicial Candidate Luther Sutter to ProsecutorsLock Icon

An election battle for a circuit judge position has made it to the courts for one candidate.

The River Market at a Crossroads: Old Staples Exit as New Concepts ArriveLock Icon

Is the downtown Little Rock district retreating, or resetting for its next act? It depends on who you ask.

Argenta Neighborhood Poised for Economic BoomLock Icon

The recent groundbreaking for the Arena District, which is rising to the west of Simmons Bank Arena along Broadway Street in North Little Rock. (Steve Lewis)

The North Little Rock district has new hotels, a conference center and art projects on the way, adding to the area’s momentum.

Industry / Real Estate

Storage Project Sells for $2.6M in West Little Rock (Real Deals)Lock Icon

Major land purchases, including two locations at the Port of Little Rock, and several residential sales are the notable highlights of this week's Real Deals. read more >

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American Freight 9908 Interstate 30, Little Rock [google maps]
Banking & Finance / Industry / Real Estate

American Freight Delivers $2.5M Sale (Real Deals)Lock Icon

While there are no major multi-million dollar sales reported, numerous business buys are noted in this week's Real Deals. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Industry / Media & Marketing

Kyle Leyenberger and Downtown Little Rock’s Path Forward

The excitement that Kyle Leyenberger feels toward the new developments happening in Downtown Little Rock is palpable in his executive Q & A. read more >

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Industry / Real Estate / Tourism

Jiffy Trip Eyes Tontitown Location Following $1.3M Property DealLock Icon

A property sale in Tontitown, Arkansas has revealed that Jiffy Trip will be setting up a fifth gas station in the state. read more >

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Construction / Government & Politics / Media & Marketing

Continuity, Vision for the Win (Editorial)

Excitement for the future multi-use development in Argenta has skyrocketed since it was announced that Willy D's would be moving across the river. read more >

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Construction / Real Estate

Tornado-Hit Walnut Valley Neighborhood Sees Rebound in Home ValuesLock Icon

Since the 2023 tornado that tore through Little Rock, the housing market in a hard-hit area has finally leveled out and shown signs of growth. read more >

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Agriculture & Poultry / Manufacturing

Suzano Transforms Pine Bluff Mill Into National Packaging LeaderLock Icon

With 70 years of history, the former Pactiv-Evergreen mill in Pine Bluff is being brought back to life. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Real Estate

Four-Part Acquisition Adds Up to $22M (Real Deals)Lock Icon

A collection of North Little Rock and Sherwood shopping centers are the biggest sale in this week's Real Deals. read more >

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Education / Media & Marketing / Nonprofits

Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Embraces ‘Startup Mentality’Lock Icon

AMFA's executive director greets everyday with growth in mind. read more >

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Construction / Education / Real Estate

$50M Campus Makeover Aims to Unite Arkansas Deaf & Blind StudentsLock Icon

The Arkansas School for the Deaf & Blind is getting a much-needed new facility that offers more accessibility than before. The goal? To be a nationwide model. read more >

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MasTec Network Solutions at 4300 Stockton Drive in North Little Rock. [Google maps]

Crain Buys NLR Spot for $5.1M (Real Deals)Lock Icon

Big commercial property buys and million-dollar home sales top this weeks Real Deals. read more >

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The Near-Failure That Pushed hDrop Technologies to New HeightsLock Icon

Adria Abella shares what could have been with a near-miss for her company in 2023, but is thankful that business is good these days. read more >

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Pulaski Heights Baptist Church at 2200 Kavanaugh Blvd. [google maps]
Industry / Nonprofits / Real Estate

Pulaski Heights Baptist Church Reimagines Its Future as Community HubLock Icon

The church has formed Hillcrest Commons, a nonprofit entity, to take ownership of the church property. read more >

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Justin Smith has his knee examined in the emergency department by Dr. Justin White at Cabot Emergency Hospital. [Karen E. Segrave]
Construction / Health Care / Insurance

Micro-Hospitals Arrive in Arkansas as Patients Seek Faster, Local CareLock Icon

Nutex Health is expanding its physician-owned micro-hospital model to west Little Rock, promising short wait times and local access to emergency care. read more >

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Construction / Health Care / Real Estate

Pinnacle Dermatology Plans $7.5M Clinic in West Little RockLock Icon

West Little Rock’s Pinnacle Dermatology is building a $7.5 million clinic to expand services and lease space to complementary medical tenants. read more >

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Hotel Frederica at 625 W. Capitol in Little Rock
Construction / Real Estate / Tourism

Historic Hotel in Downtown Little Rock Set to Reopen Under Marriott FlagLock Icon

The historic Hotel Freiderica, Little Rock’s second-oldest hotel, is set to reopen as a Fairfield Inn by Marriott early next year. read more >

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Former Gastrointestinal Center at 405-409 N. University Ave. in Little Rock. [George Waldon]
Construction / Health Care / Real Estate

Medical Office Buy Exceeds $4.3M Mark (Real Deals)Lock Icon

A 16,024-SF medical office project in midtown Little Rock tipped the scales at $4.32 million. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Government & Politics / Real Estate

Conway Chamber Backs Sales Tax Increase to Fund Convention Center, Music Venue & TheaterLock Icon

The increase would also fund a $10 million boardwalk along the north shore of Lake Conway. read more >

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Construction / Real Estate / Restaurants & Food

Westside Lofts in Downtown Little Rock Draws $3.3M Transaction (Real Deals)Lock Icon

The 43-unit Westside Lofts project in downtown Little Rock weighed in at $3.3 million. read more >

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Construction / Nonprofits / Real Estate

SoMa’s Revival: A New Identity for Main StreetLock Icon

Decades of vision and investment from Joe Fox, Anita Davis and others turned Little Rock’s SoMa into one of the city’s most vibrant districts. read more >

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