Outdoor Gear Sales Slip in ’23 As Boom Retreats
After a pandemic-driven boom, Arkansas outdoor retailers face slow sales in kayaks, canoes, and big-ticket gear, due to inflation and shifting consumer habits. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Growing Arkansas Tourism: Jeff King on State Parks’ Role and Partnerships
Jeff King has been deputy director of Arkansas State Parks since March 2022. read more >
Crystal Bridges Museum Breaks Attendance Records in 2023
Attendance at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art has fully recovered from the pandemic, says its executive director, Rod Bigelow, with the museum recording its most visitors ever in 2023. read more >
Court Case Pits Hot Springs High-Rise Owner Against Penthouse Holdout
Parth Patel seeks to renovate Hot Springs' historic Medical Arts Building into a hotel, but a dispute over assessment fees with penthouse owner Melanie Chambers threatens the project. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Trails at Mena Project Gains Preliminary Approval; Delta Heritage Trail on Track for 2025
Two major Arkansas trail projects, the Delta Heritage Trail and the Trails at Mena, are advancing, with plans to enhance biking and outdoor recreation across the state. read more >
by George Waldon -
Off-Road Tourism Revving Up Arkansas’ Economy
Off-road tourism in Arkansas hit $90.1M in 2022, fueled by growing ATV/UTV use, with pioneers like Pam Ferguson driving trail development and eco-conscious growth. read more >
by Marty Cook -
West Memphis Company Raises $4M in Private Equity Placement
GLWM Medicinal Investment Co. LLC in West Memphis raised $3.93M through private equity. Tied to Greenlight Dispensary, it likely focuses on medical marijuana. read more >
First Security Bank Pursues Foreclosure on Texas Trucking Company
First Security Bank is seeking to foreclose on a loan to a Texas trucking company that bought $3.8 million worth of property in Springdale in 2022. read more >
Rebekah Guiltner Promoted to Senior VP at FNBC Bank (Movers & Shakers)
Explore career advancements and new hires across Arkansas industries, from banking and education to technology, health care, and legal sectors. read more >
Hope Is Not a Strategy (Editorial)
Climate change is real and it’s here. Smart business owners will prepare. read more >
Springdale Storage Complex Sells for $4.7M (NWA Real Deals)
Explore recent real estate transactions in Northwest Arkansas, including self-storage, church, apartments, warehouses, and office spaces sold for millions. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Arturo Towns Appointed Chief People Officer at Central States Inc. (Super Mover)
Towns previously was the chief human resources officer at Foster Farms read more >
Staying Out of an Energy Crisis (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
Energy concerns are growing, and a diverse approach will keep us ahead of a shortfall. read more >
by Hunter Field -
Little Rock and Atlanta Truck Parking Firms to Merge
Little Rock's Truck Park Management is merging with TRUX of Atlanta to form the largest truck parking management company in the U.S., addressing critical parking shortages with plans to develop 300 lots nationwide. read more >
Scenes From Boyhood for Scenic Hill Solar’s Bill Halter
Climate United, of Bethesda, Maryland, is the green energy coalition that announced a $31.8 million investment in preconstruction financing costs for an 18-array solar development to power the university system. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Insurance Companies Struggle with Record Losses on Arkansas Church Properties
Church insurers in Arkansas faced heavy losses in 2023, with Church Mutual Insurance and Brotherhood Mutual Insurance reporting pure direct loss ratios of 197.72% and 141.5%, respectively. read more >
Kum & Go Sale Tops $6M (Real Deals)
A 5,700-SF convenience store in west Little Rock weighed in at $6.07 million. read more >
by George Waldon -
For the Birds (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
Duck season starts this week, and many of us ought to look inward. read more >
by Hunter Field -
Paul Phillips Appointed Federal Programs Director at Cromwell Architects Engineers (Mover & Shakers)
In this role, Phillips will spearhead business development efforts in the federal sector, focusing on strategic marketing initiatives. read more >
Saline County Businessman Accused of Scamming Cousin Out of $390K Faces Bankruptcy Battle
Ricky Don Angel borrowed $390,000 from his cousins Sharon and Rory Wadkins in late 2020, promising substantial returns but failing to repay the debt, which they now allege was secured through false pretenses. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
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