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Arkansas Accountants’ Annual Pay Averages $70,290

The annual mean wage of accountants and auditors in Arkansas was $70,290 as of May 2023, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That compares with $70,660 in May […]

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From Outsider to the Oval Office, Bitcoin Surges as a New Administration Embraces Crypto

Bitcoin briefly surged above $103,000 after President-elect Donald Trump said he intends to nominate Paul Atkins, a former regulator who’s seen as friendly to crypto, as the next chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Why Trump and the Federal Reserve Could Clash In the Coming Years

Trump’s proposals to cut taxes and impose steep and widespread tariffs are a recipe for high inflation in an economy operating at close to full capacity. And if inflation were to reaccelerate, the Fed would need to keep interest rates high.

Arvest Foundation Gives $102K to Organizations in Central Arkansas

The funds support organizations that are “actively working to create positive change for others,” the foundation said in a news release.

Banking & Finance / Government & Politics / Restaurants & Food

Small Business Owners Brace for Trump’s Proposed Tariffs

Trump has proposed importers pay a 25% tax on all products entering the country from Canada and Mexico, and an additional 10% tariff on goods from China, as one of his first executive orders.  read more >

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Banking & Finance / Government & Politics / Retail

State Tax Revenue Rises 8.3% in November

The increase was driven by higher-than-expected returns in individual and corporate income taxes, coupled with lower-than-anticipated refund claims. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Government & Politics / Investments

Trump Names Warren Stephens as Ambassador to UK

The appointment, which must be confirmed by the Senate, comes after Stephens contributed $2 million to a Trump-backing super PAC this year. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Agriculture & Poultry / Business Services

Arkansas Business Names Finalists for Business of the Year Awards

The annual Legacy of Leadership award will be presented to Charles Nahbolz, chairman emeritus of Nabholz Corp. of Conway. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Health Care

Rock Dental Secures $90M in Funding to Continue Growth, Adds Chief Development Officer

With the new funding, Rock Dental is adding two new clinic partnerships in Birmingham, Alabama. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Legal / Transportation

Brad Beech Sues Brother Over Trucking Company Stake & Embezzlement ClaimsLock Icon

The brothers teamed up to start a companion logistics company called Everyone On Time Safely Logistics LLC, with each owning half, according to a lawsuit filed in Pulaski County that has started the legal dispute over stake in one of the state’s fastest-growing trucking companies.  read more >

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Banking & Finance / Government & Politics / Public Companies

Walmart’s Warning (Editorial)

Businesspeople need to prepare for potentially higher prices and supply chain disruptions. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Education / Government & Politics

Chambers Bank Senior VP Dan Broyles to Retire After 24 Years (Movers & Shakers)

Broyles began working for Chambers Bank in 2000 as a business development officer and has served in his current position since 2002. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Construction / Legal

Vilonia Businessman’s $400K Legal Battle Unfolds Amid Fraud AllegationsLock Icon

Ryan Saddler sues his former attorney Shane Henry, alleging fraud, malpractice, and unethical conduct over a $400,000 consent judgment and mismanagement of company finances. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Business Services / Education

Arkansas Proposes Changes to CPA Licensing Requirements to Address Industry DemandsLock Icon

New rules may be on the horizon, but for now, an aspiring certified public accountant in Arkansas needs 150 hours of college credit. That’s five years of schooling at the normal rate. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Business Services / Education

Doing Good Is Good for Small Businesses (Faviola Alba Commentary)

Charitable giving can be good for your business and community, and there’s a right way to go about it. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Construction / Government & Politics

Jeffrey Nielsen Named President & CEO of the Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce (Super Mover)

Nielsen has spent much of his career in local government and the construction industry. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Business Services / Education

CPA Licensing: The Path, the Test and the NumbersLock Icon

Arkansas may adopt a 120-hour CPA licensure path with two years of work experience, aiming to ease barriers and attract more candidates to the profession. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Government & Politics / Real Estate

The Rising Price of Paying the National Debt Is a Risk for Trump’s Promises On Growth and Inflation

Not only is the federal debt at roughly $36 trillion, but the spike in inflation after the coronavirus pandemic has pushed up the government's borrowing costs such that debt service next year will easily exceed spending on national security. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Industry

Encore Bank & Bank of England Up And Down in 2024

Encore Bank sees modest gains, Bank of England struggles with losses, and Bank OZK expands its southeastern footprint with new branches in Georgia and Florida. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Health Care / Investments

West Memphis Company Raises $4M in Private Equity PlacementLock Icon

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 >

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Banking & Finance / Legal / Real Estate

First Security Bank Pursues Foreclosure on Texas Trucking CompanyLock Icon

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 >

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Banking & Finance / Business Services / Education

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 >

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Banking & Finance / Investments / Real Estate

Federal Reserve’s Likely Slowdown In Rate Cuts Could Disappoint Borrowers

Several surprisingly strong economic reports, combined with President-elect Donald Trump's policy proposals, have led to a decidedly more cautious tone from the Fed that could mean fewer cuts and higher interest rates than had been expected. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Business Services / Construction

State Jobless Rate Remains at 3.3% in October

Compared to October 2023, there were 32,806 more people employed in the state. read more >

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Arkansas Business Arkansas Sportswriter Bob Holt Dies at 65 After Postgame Collapse
Retail Goodwill Plans 20,000-SF Retail Center in West Little Rock
Technology & Telecom Uniti-Windstream Merger Could Close Early, CFO Says
Government & Politics Trump Names Warren Stephens as Ambassador to UK
Arkansas Business of the Year Arkansas Business Names Finalists for Business of the Year Awards
Transportation Brad Beech Sues Brother Over Trucking Company Stake & Embezzlement ClaimsLock Icon
Whispers $3.5M Renovation Starts at Hot Springs High-Rise, Despite Penthouse HoldoutLock Icon
Legal Vilonia Businessman’s $400K Legal Battle Unfolds Amid Fraud AllegationsLock Icon
Cover Story Arkansas Proposes Changes to CPA Licensing Requirements to Address Industry DemandsLock Icon
Cover Story Trading Up: Arkansas Looks to Expand Workforce Training with Lottery-Funded Scholarships