Vegan Consulting Begins in Bella Vista 
by Arkansas Business Staff – 1 day ago
Kelsey Foss has a 21st century job title if ever there was one: vegan-friendly consultant.
Agriculture
Vegan Consulting Begins in Bella Vista
Local Chefs Prognosticate Food Trends
1 week ago
One food and dining trend on which almost all agree is plant-based proteins and plant-based menus in general, including vegan dishes.
US, China Deal Aims to Simmer Long-Running Trade Tensions
2 weeks ago
President Donald Trump describes an initial trade agreement with China as “righting the wrongs of the past and delivering a future of economic justice and security for American workers, farmers and families."
Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame Seeks Nominations
The Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame is seeking nominations for its 2020 class. read more >
Christian Brothers Shop Sells for $3.1M (NWA Real Deals)
A Missouri investor bought the 5,810-SF shop on East Joyce Boulevard in Fayetteville. read more >
The Contenders: It's Grow or Else, Smaller Banks Say
Smaller banks in Arkansas are often faced with the choice of growing or finding a buyer. read more >
Hot Springs Couple Gives Oklahoma State University $50M
Two former students have given Oklahoma State University one of its biggest donations ever, $50 million, which the school will spend on agriculture research and the construction of a new building. read more >
Soiree Announces Sessions for 2020 Women's Leadership Symposium
Little Rock Soirée announces sessions that will be part of its 2020 Soirée Women's Leadership Symposium, which takes place Thursday, April 30, in Little Rock. read more >
Bold Owner Brings Sedate Look to Marijuana Dispensary
Its new name conjures visions of Al Capone, but the Hot Springs medical marijuana dispensary once known as Doctors Orders couldn't look more reputable these days. read more >
Tyson Foods Sues Over Tortilla Woes
A subsidiary of Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale is suing a Wisconsin firm for at least $4.8 million over allegations that it botched a tortilla project it was hired to do. read more >
Markham West Shopping Center Bought for $19M
A retail project in west Little Rock kicks off our six-pack of million-dollar real estate transactions this week. read more >
Health Network Saved Its Members $14.7M in 2018
Arkansas Health Network of Little Rock saved the organizations it works with more than $14.7 million in 2018, the latest figure available. read more >
How Does It Know? (Craig Douglass On Consumers)
Consumer Reports published the day after Christmas their list version titled, “The Most Influential Products of the Past Decade.” As they describe it, it's their editors' picks for the products and services that defined the 2010s. Here is our abridged and commented-on inventory. read more >
Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame to Induct 6
The Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame will induct six people whose leadership and service have brought distinction to the state's largest business sector. read more >
Arkansas Panel Issues Recommendations on State's Levees
An Arkansas panel formed after historic flooding last year released a report on Tuesday recommending increased oversight of the state's levees, consolidation of some levee districts and state grants to fund improvements. read more >
Arkansas Announces Closure of Hog Farm Near Buffalo River
Arkansas officials announced Monday that the closure of a hog farm near the Buffalo River has been completed, months after striking a deal with the facility's owners. read more >
Jim Carroll Takes Seat as Head of Soybean Board (Movers & Shakers)
Jim Carroll of Brinkley has been elected chair of the United Soybean Board. read more >
The Year in Executive Q&A: 2019
We approached executives from businesses large and small, nonprofits and even government agencies, and asked them to answer questions about their organizations, their industries and themselves. read more >
In the Workplace 2020: Employment Law Basics for Start-Ups
Start-ups can run into a number of employment issues as their workforce grows. read more >
Asa Hutchinson Makes Appointments to Boards, Commissions
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced appointments to state boards and commissions. read more >
In the Workplace 2020: Succession Planning: Avoiding Pitfalls
Succession planning necessitates talking to current key employees about their retirement plans. Planning how you will approach these conversations can help you avoid claims of age bias. Remember, there is no mandatory retirement age (with very few exceptions). read more >
Montreal Firm to Buy Conifex Mills for More Than $163M
A Montreal company says it will buy two Arkansas sawmills and another in Florida owned by Conifex Timber Inc. for more than $163 million. read more >
In the Workplace 2020: Talking Politics: How to Avoid Toxic Work Environment
Over the last several years, political discourse has headed south, and this is increasingly causing problems in the workplace — from co-workers not wanting to work with each other to loud and disruptive arguments and even fistfights. read more >
In the Workplace 2020: Medical Marijuana's Slow Rollout Continues
At the end of 2019, the Arkansas medical marijuana program continues its slow rollout. read more >
In the Workplace 2020: New Federal Overtime Rules Effective Jan. 1
The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that its new overtime rules, which go into effect Jan. 1, will make an additional 1.3 million American workers eligible for overtime wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act. read more >
CEO Noel White Tyson Foods' Top Earner
CEO Noel White of Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale was the company's highest compensated executive in fiscal 2019. read more >
Arkansas Year In Review: Notable Deaths in 2019
A brilliant sportswriter, a beloved PR executive, a founder of one of Arkansas' pre-eminent architecture firms, a giant in the field of construction, the creator of “The Fishin' Hole,” a civil rights icon and a pioneering scientist were just a few of the notable Arkansans who died in 2019. read more >
Arkansas Business Year in Review: Top 10 Business Stories of 2019
These are the top 10 news stories that defined 2019 in Arkansas' business world. read more >
Arkansas Year In Review: Best & Worst of 2019
High times and low moments were both enjoyed by Arkansas readers in 2019. read more >
‘Flush It Right Away': Best Quotes of 2019
They said it, we only quoted them. Here are some of the best things said in 2019. read more >
Fred's, Sanders' Sales Lead Most-Read Online List
Real estate, new jobs and political corruption drove pageviews at ArkansasBusiness.com in 2019. read more >
Christmas by the Numbers
Facts and figures which are present behind the economy of the holiday season. read more >
America's Economy Ends Year With Bang (Justin Crossie Commentary)
Well over 7 million jobs have been created since November 2016, a number more than double the entire population of the state of Arkansas. read more >
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