Industries

Miles Stephens and Bill Dillard III Talk Strategy and Innovation at Onward FX Panel

Two of Arkansas’ biggest legacy companies are focused on empowering employees, building trust and pursuing long-term value.

by Chloe McGehee - November 3, 2025, 2:30pm

Arkansas’ Trade War Casualties (Editorial)

November 3, 2025, 12:00am

Add the state’s forestry industry to the casualties of President Donald Trump’s trade war.

Plaza Tire Sale Tops $4.4M (Real Deals)

November 3, 2025, 12:00am

A 6,553-SF tire center and Lexicon port purchase top this week’s list of notable real estate transactions.

Hires & Promotions at Evolve Bank, Washington Regional, Water Reclamation Authority (Movers & Shakers)

November 3, 2025, 12:00am

Banking & Finance moves, as well as a new pickleball director, take the spotlight in this week’s roundup of hires, promotions and awards.

Banking & Finance

Before CEO’s Arrest, Evolve Bank Pitched a Fintech Comeback Story

The troubled West Memphis bank had been setting the stage for a rebound from litigation, regulatory enforcement and a data breach. read more >

by Griffin Coop - October 27, 2025, 12:00am

Banking & Finance / Government & Politics

As the SEC Considers Ending Quarterly Reports, Arkansas CEOs Offer Mixed Views

Proponents of the change say quarterly reports can cause too much short-term focus on financial goals, create costly and time-consuming paperwork and dampen incentives for more companies to go public. read more >

by Marty Cook - October 27, 2025, 12:00am

Arkansas Explores Nuclear Power Expansion Amid Growing Energy Demand

With coal and natural gas on the decline for energy sources, nuclear power plants have become more of a consideration as the years go by. A new study funded by Arkansas lawmakers looks to assess the risks of going nuclear. read more >

by Kyle Massey - October 27, 2025, 12:00am

Banking & Finance / Government & Politics / Investments

Arkansas Wealth Advisers Outline Key Impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Clark Johnson and Larry Watts discuss the financial intricacies of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in an attempt to simplify the thousand-page doctrine for those concerned about tax changes. read more >

by Kyle Massey - October 27, 2025, 12:00am

Education / Government & Politics / Health Care

Interim Chancellor Dr. C. Lowry Barnes on UAMS’ Financial Turnaround and Growth Strategy

While he has braced UAMS against the impact of tariffs and expiring tax credits, Barnes has also devised a plan to expand the medical institution instead of simply cutting costs. read more >

by Mark Friedman - October 27, 2025, 12:00am

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

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

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

by George Waldon - October 27, 2025, 12:00am

Making a Statement (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

Passing the baton from one generation to another, especially in terms of wealth and finances, entails far more than just a last will and testament or a mission statement. read more >

by Hunter Field - October 27, 2025, 12:00am

‘Unduly Burdensome’ (Editorial)

Governor Sanders is seeing pushback regarding the decision to delay a special election for a vacant Arkansas Senate seat. The people of Franklin county want representation before next summer. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - October 27, 2025, 12:00am

The Near-Failure That Pushed hDrop Technologies to New Heights

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 >

by Arkansas Business Staff - October 27, 2025, 12:00am

Media & Marketing

Promotions & Hires at Stone Bank, Lexicon and CDI Contractors (Movers & Shakers)

Banking and construction are the industries in the spotlight of this weeks Movers & Shakers. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - October 27, 2025, 12:00am

Arkansas Businessman’s $3M ‘Heartache’ Lawsuit Against Vegas Dancer Heads West

A lawsuit to reclaim the money and property spent on an exotic dancer in Las Vegas is closed in Arkansas and reopened in Nevada, where the Judge recommended the suit be filed. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - October 27, 2025, 12:00am

Small Business

Beyond Tax Avoidance (Daniel Robinson Commentary)

Daniel Robinson of Arvest Wealth Management weighs in on the major things of note regarding the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. read more >

by darobinson@arvest.com - October 27, 2025, 12:00am

Arkansas Public Schools Face Declining Enrollment While Charter and Online Schools Surge

Though high school enrollment was up for the Springdale School District, overall enrollment is down. Superintendent Jared Cleveland commented on the increasing wave of parents moving toward homeschool or charter schools. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - October 27, 2025, 12:00am

Government & Politics / Media & Marketing / Technology

Aristotle’s Elizabeth Bowles on the Future of Broadband in Arkansas

CEO of Aristotle Unified Communications unpacks the complexity of the long-awaited task of bringing broadband to the rural Arkansas. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - October 27, 2025, 12:00am

Goodwill Pays $9.3M For Shopping Center (NW Real Deals)

Goodwill Industries of Arkansas' move to the Northwest corner of the state takes the stage for the NW Real Deals. read more >

by Marty Cook - October 27, 2025, 12:00am

Arkansas Deer Hunters Battle Climbing Chronic Wasting Disease Cases

Wildlife managers say hunter cooperation is critical to keeping the state's $600 million tradition and the deer population strong. read more >

by Marty Cook - October 20, 2025, 12:00am

Small Business / Technology

Cycling Innovation in Arkansas: AGCA Boosts Global Startups

Global minds came together in Bentonville to discuss all things cycling and how northwest Arkansas is entering an international market for bike tourism. read more >

by Chloe McGehee - October 20, 2025, 12:00am