Business Services
‘The Best Move for All’ (Editorial)
Managers who, by being flexible, can keep a high performer on staff earn their pay.
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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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NWA Tech Company RevUnit Shuts Down
RevUnit built applications to help companies maximize worker engagement and productivity. 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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Looking at the Paper: Democrat-Gazette’s Circulation Trends
“It’s a long ways from the days back in the 1970s when the Arkansas Gazette’s circulation was well over 200,000 on Sundays,” a retired Gazette veteran said. read more >
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Prestige Transaction Registers $2.4M Sale (Real Deals)
A 22,400-SF auto facility in North Little Rock tipped the scales at $2.4 million. read more >
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Darragh Consolidates Operations in Memphis
The move is aimed at providing more efficient service to customers and more on-hand inventory. read more >
ArcBest Reports Exec Pay, Schedules Supermajority Vote Change
CEO Judy McReynolds and other executives saw their compensation dip in 2023. read more >
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Westrock Coffee Narrows Losses in Q4, Full Year as New Production Facility Prepares First Shipments
CEO Scott Ford said the company entered 2024 with a number of critical system migrations and capital equipment upgrades completed. read more >
Conductor Accepting Applications for 10X Growth Accelerator Program
The program is tailored for Arkansas-based tech or tech-enabled companies with revenues ranging from $100,000 to $10 million. 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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How Do I Know If I Can Afford to Hire? (Sabrina Starling On Small Business)
It may be time to free up top performers by shifting lower-value activities to new team members. read more >
Landmark Apartments in West Little Rock Sell for $38.9M
This week's million-dollar deals contains apartments, warehouses and over 500 acres of land in Pulaski County. 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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US Job Openings Stay Steady at Nearly 8.9 Million in January, a Sign Labor Market Remains Strong
Layoffs fell modestly, but so did the number of Americans quitting their jobs — a sign of confidence they can find higher pay or better working conditions elsewhere. read more >
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ASBTDC Gets $2M Grant to Help Underserved and Very Small Businesses
The five-year grant will help the center assist hundreds of businesses with securing capital through the U.S. Treasury's Technical Assistance Grant Program. read more >
Newport Gets $2M Business Development Grant
The grant will support a project by DriveSmart Auto Care Inc. of Toms River, New Jersey, which plans to open a call center in Newport. read more >
WhiteRock Opens Office at Little Rock Tech Park
The independent Salesforce vendor said the office provides a dedicated space for employees to engage with customers. read more >