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Arlo Washington Talks Financial Education & the Wealth Gap

“The Barber of Little Rock,” a 2023 film about Washington, was nominated for an Academy Award as Best Documentary Short Film.

AEDC Announces 50 More Businesses Certified by Minority & Women-Owned Business Program

Fifty more businesses were certified last year compared with 34 in 2022, bringing the total number of businesses that have been certified by the Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprise Certification Program to 335 at year-end.

21% of US Businesses are Minority-Owned

Of the about 5.9 million employer businesses in the United States in 2021, 1.2 million, or 21%, were minority-owned; 406,086, or 6.9%, were Hispanic-owned; and 1.3 million, or 22%, were […]

When the Old Stories No Longer Fit (Barry Goldberg On Leadership)

Trying on new ideas and “what if?” scenarios can keep a company from falling behind or becoming obsolete.

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Banking on Change: Profit Proves Elusive For Two Out of Three Banks

A trio of banks that started 2023 with a quarterly loss meandered their way to mixed results at year’s end. read more >
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Empowering the Delta (Abe Hudson Commentary)

By supporting grassroots efforts, we can narrow the racial wealth gap and foster inclusive growth. read more >
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Orcutt Named Partner at Shults Law Firm (Movers & Shakers)

She previously served as senior counsel in Husch Blackwell LLP’s national education law practice. read more >
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Arvest Bank Names Kevin Sabin as Chair, Matt Machen as President

Jim Walton, the son of Walmart Inc. founder Sam Walton, will step down as bank chair but remain chair for Arvest Bank Group, the bank’s holding company. read more >
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Drew Harrison Joins Arvest Board in Little Rock

He's the vice president of operations for Harrison Energy Partners of Little Rock. read more >
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Average Long-Term US Mortgage Rate Declines to Levels Last Seen in Early February

Despite the choppy trajectory in mortgage rates this year, the average rate on a 30-year home loan is still down from the 23-year high of 7.79% it reached in late October. read more >
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February Retail Sales Up 0.6%, Weaker Than Expected

February's number was lifted in part by higher gas price as well as higher auto sales and a rebound in building materials. read more >
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US Inflation Up Again in February, The Latest Sign That Price Pressures Remain Elevated

Prices rose 0.4% from January to February, higher than the previous month’s figure of 0.3%, the Labor Department said Tuesday. read more >
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Soledad O’Brien to Keynote 2024 Soirée Women’s Leadership Symposium

The event, set for May 2 at the Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock, will once again feature breakout sessions and panels led by industry experts. read more >
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State Jobless Rate Holds at 3.7% in January After December Rate Revised Up

Compared to the same month the previous year, the labor force participation rate was two-tenths of a percentage point higher. read more >
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AI Market Forecast to Hit $1.8 Trillion in 2030

The global value of the artificial intelligence market is expected to surge in the next decade, growing from about $95.6 billion in 2021 to $1.8 trillion by 2030, according to […] read more >
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Smiley Technologies’ Elizabeth Glasbrenner on the Growth of Fintech

She has been president of Smiley Technologies since 2015 and is also president of the board of Camp Aldersgate in Little Rock. read more >
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The Legal Saga of LaDonna Humphrey, and the Boss She Brought Down

Arkansas Business reviewed hundreds of pages of transcripts and court documents to track the rise and fall of a business that quickly outgrew its management and the role a disgruntled employee played in its collapse. read more >
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Bridging the Cybersecurity Talent Gap (Chris Wright Commentary)

Traditional workforce development won’t satisfy the need for cybersecurity professionals. read more >
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Arkansas Sees Surge in Alcoholic Beverage Sales and Taxes in 2023Lock Icon

Excise tax collections for mixed drinks reached $20.88 million last year, a 7% increase over collections in 2022 and a whopping 120% increase over the pandemic year of 2020. read more >
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SQRL Faces Financial Strain After Ambitious ExpansionLock Icon

A 210-store transaction in October has not been “seamlessly integrated” as predicted by CEO J. Blake Smith read more >
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Arkansas’ Podcast Boom: Business Takes Center Stage

Today’s businesses are creating their own podcasts to engage with potential clients, build a steady stream of content to be broken down into social media promotions, and position their executives as thought leaders in industry specialties. read more >
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Arkansas Pharmacists Association Names Michael Morrison as Senior Adviser (Movers & Shakers)

He previously served as the deputy communications director and director of visual media for the Arkansas attorney general’s office. read more >
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Scammers Are Getting Better (Gwen Moritz Editor’s Note)

We need to recognize that even intelligent people can be victims. read more >
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US Employers Add a Surprisingly Strong 275,000 Jobs, a Sign of Continued Economic Strength

Last month’s job growth marked an increase from a revised gain of 229,000 jobs in January. read more >