Villas at Audobon Sells for $8M
This week's million-dollar real estate and construction deals starts off with a townhome project. read more >
Seun Aiyese Named Head of Retail at Southern Bancorp Bank (Super Mover)
Aiyese brings more than two decades of experience in financial retail leadership to his new position. read more >
State Tax Revenue Falls 4.5% in October
Gross revenue collections this year are down primarily due to corporate and individual income tax cuts, the Department of Finance and Administration said. read more >
Arkansas Looks to Mitigation Programs to Tackle Homeowners Insurance Premiums
To help curb Arkansas’ rising homeowners’ insurance premiums, state Insurance Department officials suggest building homes to withstand severe weather. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Lessons in Leadership Start Early (Barry Goldberg On Leadership)
While employees are not our children, a hierarchical structure does project a parental role onto the boss. read more >
by Barry Goldberg -
Broadband, Waterways & Highways: Arkansas’ $4.8B Federal Infrastructure Boost
The Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act has delivered nearly $4.8 billion to Arkansas since 2022, fueling essential upgrades across highways, bridges, broadband, and clean water systems. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Vote (Editorial)
Arkansans have it in their power to turn this state around when it comes to voting. read more >
Jentry Jones Hired as Senior VP at Generations Bank (Movers & Shakers)
Jones has been hired as senior vice president, senior business development officer at Generations Bank of Rogers. read more >
Big Moves In Tech and Innovation Teased at NWA Tech Summit
The Northwest Arkansas Technology Summit, held Oct. 28-29, hinted at several major tech developments for the state. read more >
Highlights from the 2024 Northwest Arkansas Tech Summit
The 2024 Northwest Arkansas Tech Summit was held Monday and Tuesday in Rogers, showcasing the innovation ecosystem of the region. The two-day event highlighted the region’s technological leadership and the […] read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Riverside Bank Sale Set at $10M
Plans are in motion for new investors to enter the ownership picture at Sparkman’s Riverside Bank through a $10.1 million transaction. read more >
by George Waldon -
Doug Elms Appointed to Arkansas Judicial Discipline & Disability Commission (Movers & Shakers)
Elms is founder and principal consultant at SafeHaven Security Group. read more >
Many of Arkansas’ Largest Hospitals Report Losses in 2023 as Financial Struggles Continue
Of the 95 hospitals on Arkansas Business’ list of the state’s largest, 38 reported a net loss, as reimbursements for services failed to keep pace with rising expenses. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Yes on Issue 1 (Editorial)
Vote yes on Issue 1 to provide scholarships and grants to Arkansans in vocational technical schools. read more >
Ex Post Facto Lawmaking (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
Retroactively changing how a law is enforced may have been necessary, but I sure don’t like it.
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by Hunter Field -
First Financial Bank Names Sean Williams CEO, Craig Mobley President
First Financial Bank has appointed Sean Williams as the company’s CEO and Craig Mobley as the company's president. read more >
Jonathan Martin Named to Arvest Board in Central Arkansas
Martin is a Bryant City Council member and owner of Bryant Family Pharmacy. read more >
Arkansas Business Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2025
The Sam M. Walton College of Business and a selection board have selected four business leaders for the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame class of 2025. The inductees are: Sam […] read more >
State Unemployment Rate Holds at 3.3% in September
There was year-over-year growth in construction, government and private education and health services, among other sectors. read more >
New Names Join Familiar Firms on List of State’s Largest Asset Managers
Mixed in among the familiar names of Arkansas asset managers are some notable newbies, including a mysterious Little Rock venture capital firm managing three-quarters of a billion dollars, most of it from foreign investment pools. read more >
by Gwen Moritz -
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