Ronnie Dedman Nears End of the Line at AT&T Arkansas 
by Arkansas Business Staff – 4 days ago
After more than 45 years with the company, Dedman is ready to call it a career.
After more than 45 years with the company, Dedman is ready to call it a career.
Workers far too often don't know how to recognize warning signs, and even more crucially don't know how to report suspicious behavior.
The business groups led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Manufacturers and National Retail Federation said even a short-term strike would have a tremendous impact and the economic pain would start to be felt even before the Dec. 9 strike deadline.
The Senate passed a bill to bind rail companies and workers to a proposed settlement, sending the legislation to President Biden. read more >
Employers posted 10.3 million job vacancies in October, down from 10.7 million in September. read more >
DoorDash's announcement comes just a few weeks after the San Francisco company posted solid quarterly results, saying its orders jumped 27% in the third quarter. read more >
Reilly offered his insights into innovation and organizational transformation in the November episode of the 21st Century Business Forum. read more >
The bill lawmakers are considering would impose a compromise labor agreement brokered by the Biden administration that was ultimately voted down by four of 12 labor unions. read more >
"Let me be clear: a rail shutdown would devastate our economy," the president said in a statement. read more >
Finalists in each category will be celebrated at an awards ceremony on March 8 at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock. read more >
Colorado-based investor groups teamed up to buy the properties, home to 123 apartments and two restaurants, from five limited liability companies led by Chris Moses. read more >
Gary Edwards has worked for 21 years as an accountant serving financial institutions. read more >
The four-week moving average of claims, which smooths out week-to-week volatility, rose by 5,500 to 226,750. read more >
Edwards previously spent 21 years in public accounting at BKD LLP of Little Rock, with a majority of that time spent serving financial institutions. read more >
Lyerla, founded in 2001, is led by Kevin Brady. He's joining Paschal as the general manager of the combined company's southwest Missouri division. read more >
Leaders need to know the raw truth in order to make the right decisions. They need to encourage honest feedback even if it's hard to hear. read more >
Offices, homes, warehouses and more in this week's million-dollar deals and construction read more >
The 168-unit apartment project in Maumelle was purchased by 13 limited liability companies, affiliates of Canyon View Capital in Santa Cruz. read more >
The state Division of Workforce Services says Arkansas' seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose one-tenth of a percentage point, from 3.5% in September to 3.6% in October. read more >
Jayla Hair's transition from Navy to civilian paralegal wasn't easy, despite a bachelor's degree in the field and skills that would seem transferable. read more >
Turner was previously vice president of marketing at Staley Inc. of Little Rock and had key posts at the Stone Ward advertising agency. read more >
What does the next generation need to be successful in the workforce? Is it digital fluency? Or a well-rounded education? Turns out, it's soft skills like resiliency, problem-solving and creativity. read more >
Jessi Rice Woods will oversee planning and design in Conway and Independence, Jefferson, Sevier and Union counties, as well as the city of Little Rock. read more >
Because the law does not limit enforcement to just California businesses, now is the time for Arkansas businesses to ensure they are compliant. read more >
The move allows time for engineers and conductors to vote on their agreements with the freight railroads and give more opportunity for the industry to renegotiate with two unions that rejected their deals last month. read more >
The environmental services firm said revenue fell on softer demand for pandemic-related services. read more >
The nonprofit has helped companies secure more than $3.5 million in non-dilutive federal research funding, and the extension is targeted to double that amount over the next two years. read more >
The combined company is the fifth-largest tower company in the U.S. read more >
The project, long a goal of County Judge Barry Hyde and County Attorney Adam Fogleman, is expected to be completed next year. read more >
Hendren said in a court filing that his company spent $380,444 defending its good name and vindicating its rights and interests. read more >
LL Ark Properties LLC, an affiliate of Luther Automotive Group of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, bought the one-time home of Playtime Pizza at 600 Col. Glenn Plaza Loop. read more >
Conway Corp. has announced six promotions: two in the cable department, three in the electric department and one in the wastewater department. read more >
Bartlo Packaging Inc. of Passaic, New Jersey said it wants to be closer to its customers in the agricultural market. read more >
