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UAMS Narrows Chancellor Search to Four Candidates
The candidates are each scheduled to visit the UAMS campus in Little Rock beginning Monday.
He’s an 11-year veteran of the agency, which promotes economic growth and community development across the state.
Bessent criticized several presidents of the Fed’s regional banks, saying that they were not from the districts that they now represent, “a disconnect from the original framing” of the Fed.
Revenue climbed slightly, driven by higher interest income and an increase in the average vehicle sales price.
Leadership Lessons and Life Benefits of Swimming
Swimming might be one of the most underrated workouts for busy professionals. read more >
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Alicia Payseno Joins Arkansas Hospitality Association as CEO
Her goals include expanding member value and positioning the organization for long-term growth. read more >
Former Bank OZK Chief Lending Officer Alan Jessup Lands at Citizens Bank
Jessup arrives at Citizens Bank after the lender launched its mortgage division in June. In a news release, the bank said the division has grown rapidly. read more >
Tempus Plans 150,000-SF Warehouse in North Carolina
The project will be delivered as either a build-to-suit or speculative industrial development, Tempus said. read more >
Tetra Technologies Explores Arkansas Project That Would Restart US Magnesium Production
The company has signed a term sheet with Magrathea Metals, a company with federal backing. read more >
Trump Pardon Doesn’t Shield Ex-Nursing Home Operator From Arkansas Prison Sentence
Officials said Joseph Schwartz, the former owner of Skyline Healthcare, still owes restitution in Arkansas, as well. read more >
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Shoppers Scoured for Deals Online on Cyber Monday and Delivered Strong Sales for Retailers
Adobe Analytics reported that as of 6:30 p.m. EST on Monday, U.S. consumers had already spent $9.1 billion online for Cyber Monday, up 4.5% from the same day a year ago. read more >
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State Tax Revenue Climbs Nearly 8% In November
Growth was driven primarily by higher individual income tax collections. read more >
UAMS Gets $10.5M Grant to Develop Biomarkers Across All Diseases
The grant supports ongoing efforts to make advanced protein analysis available to biomedical researchers nationwide. read more >
Basden Steel of Texas Expands to Northeast Arkansas
The company recently closed on a 70-acre property in Poinsett County with long-term plans for growth. read more >
Federal Review Finds 44% of US Trucking Schools Don’t Comply With Government Rules
The Transportation Department said Monday that it plans to revoke the certification of nearly 3,000 schools unless they can comply with training requirements in the next 30 days. read more >
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El Dorado Ballot Committee Launches Push for Sunday Alcohol Sales
Brookshire Grocery Co. has thrown its hat into El Dorado politics by forming a committee dedicated to Sunday alcohol sales. read more >
Suzano’s Pine Bluff Mill Thrives Under Global Investment Strategy
Backed by Suzano’s significant global investments — including the world’s largest and most modern pulp mill — President Fabio Almeida says the Arkansas operation is becoming a model of cost-competitive performance. read more >
$500M Highway 112 Expansion Begins in Northwest Arkansas
Once the project is completed, the highway is expected to be able to handle more than 30,000 vehicles daily. read more >
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Andrew DeMillo Leaves AP to Guide Nonprofit Newsroom Arkansas Advocate
Andrew DeMillo, an Arkansas AP veteran, discusses his recent move from the AP to the Arkansas Advocate. read more >
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Judy McReynolds’ 16-Year Leadership Journey at ArcBest
ArcBest's retiring CEO guided the company through the Great Recession, rebranded it and expanded logistics services, earning industry acclaim and a place in the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Walmart’s Real Estate Strategy: Owning and Redeveloping Shopping Centers
The Bentonville-based company has spent $118 million this year to buy three shopping centers, joining a trend of retailers becoming landlords rather than just tenants. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
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