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National Cold War Center Partners With Smithsonian Think Tank, Names Full-Time Director

The Woodrow Wilson Center is looking to help establish the museum’s presence nationally and internationally, secure new funding sources and more.

A-State Receives $204K Grant for Concrete Engineering Study

The project aims to not only enhance the sustainability of concrete production but also reduce costs and create economic opportunities within the steel industry.

Frustrated Americans Await the Economic Changes They Voted for With Trump

Many economists warn that Trump’s plans are likely to worsen the inflation he’s vowed to eradicate, drive up the federal debt and eventually slow growth.

Trump’s Economic Agenda for His Second Term is Clouding the Outlook for Mortgage Rates

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Donald Trump’s election win is clouding the outlook for mortgage rates even before he gets back to the White House. The president-elect campaigned on a promise […]

Banking & Finance / Energy / Government & Politics

US Inflation Rose Slightly Last Month After 2 Years of Steady Cooling but Remained Low

Most of the September-to-October increase in consumer prices reflected a rise in rents and housing costs, a trend that Fed officials expect to fade in the coming months. read more >
Government & Politics

Arkansas Governor Unveils $102M Plan to Update State Employee Pay Plan

About $60 million of annual cost of the pay plan will come from general revenue, while the remainder will come from other sources such as savings from existing vacancies. read more >
George Makris Jr., CEO of Simmons First National Corp.
Banking & Finance / Public Companies

George Makris to Return to CEO Role at Simmons Bank

Current CEO Bob Fehlman, who has held the role since 2023, is retiring. The company also announced the hiring of a new COO. read more >
Business Services / Retail

Tanner Green Named CEO of Ox; Charu Thomas Shifts to Role as Executive Chair

Ox of Bentonville has announced three changes to its executive leadership team as the company plans to scale its impact in the warehouse application space. read more >
Business Services / Public Companies / Transportation

Holding Company for PAM Transport Moves Charter From Delaware to Nevada

Shareholders also approved a related proposal to increase the authorized shares of common stock in the company from 50 million to 100 million. read more >
Investments / Real Estate

Moses Tucker Partners Teams Up With Denver Investment Firm on $52.5M Multifamily Acquisition

Northpoint Villas is the second multifamily property in the Dallas-Fort Worth market jointly acquired by Moses Tucker Partners and Equity Partnership Holdings. read more >

Trump Has Vowed to Kill US Offshore Wind Projects. Will He Succeed?

There is almost 65 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity under development in the U.S., enough to power more than 26 million homes, and some turbines are already spinning in several states. read more >
Construction / Government & Politics / Legal

Cherokee Nation Sues Arkansas Over Voter-Approved Measure That Revoked Casino License

The lawsuit filed in federal court seeks to block enforcement of the measure before it takes effect Nov. 13. read more >
Education / Health Care / Small Business

Arkansas Universities See Growth This Fall as Enrollment Cliff LoomsLock Icon

With demographic shifts expected to soon reduce the number of college-age students, universities are rethinking how they recruit students and prioritizing retention. read more >
Business Services / Education / Health Care

Jonesboro Dentists Build GPS Dental into $300M Dental Support Network Across 28 States

Dr. Hunter Smith and Dr. Will Little are the founders of GPS Dental of Jonesboro, a dental support organization that offers a variety of management services for dentists across the country. read more >
Construction / Government & Politics / Media & Marketing

A Failure in Leadership (Editorial)

The governor failed western Arkansas citizens by not telling them about a planned prison. read more >
Banking & Finance / Construction / Investments

East Little Rock Renewal: New Construction Mixes With Historic Renovation

Most of the work is devoted to new construction cropping up on formerly fallow sites. An exception is the planned renovation of the historic Woodruff House at 1017 E. Eighth St. read more >
Banking & Finance / Business Services / Legal

Zest Labs Seeks Sanctions Against Walmart in Ongoing Trade Secrets Battle

The long-running trade secrets case involving Walmart Inc. and Zest Labs Inc. took another twist last month with Zest Labs seeking sanctions against the Bentonville retailer. read more >
Banking & Finance / Education / Energy

2 Join the Board of the Little Rock Technology Park (Movers & Shakers)

Brian Berry is vice provost of research and dean of the graduate school at University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and Eric Peterson is interim president of BioVentures at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences of Little Rock. read more >
Construction / Real Estate / Restaurants & Food

CC Station Buy Arrives at $3.2M (Real Deals)Lock Icon

A 10,660-SF retail property in the Heights area of Little Rock tipped the scales at $3.2 million. read more >
Banking & Finance / Government & Politics / Legal

State Offices Billed Nearly $14K in Legal Fees Over FOI Lawsuit by Justice HudsonLock Icon

Two state offices were billed a total of $13,926 in legal fees to defend themselves in a lawsuit filed by Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Courtney Rae Hudson to stop the release of certain documents to Arkansas Business.  read more >
Banking & Finance / Business Services / Education

Not Child’s Play: Arkansas Businesses Embrace Legos

Connie Barber introduced Lego Serious Play (LSP) to Arkansas, a method that uses Lego bricks to enhance business communication and problem-solving. read more >
Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance / Business Services

From Retail AI to Rural Health Tech: Key Takeaways from the 2024 Northwest Arkansas Tech Summit

The summit had four main focus areas: retail value chain, health tech, smart mobility and emerging technologies. read more >
Banking & Finance / Construction / Government & Politics

Tax Breaks, Land Deals and Barbecue: How Arkansas Attracted Faymonville Group’s Big InvestmentLock Icon

The Little Rock Board of Directors approved a resolution permitting the mayor and city clerk to execute an agreement to convey the land, which will be subject to measurable economic development targets. read more >
Banking & Finance / Construction / Nonprofits

Villas at Audobon Sells for $8MLock Icon

This week's million-dollar real estate and construction deals starts off with a townhome project. read more >