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Across the US, Batteries and Green Energies Like Wind and Solar Combine for Major Climate Solution

Batteries allow renewables to replace fossil fuels like oil, gas and coal, while keeping a steady flow of power when sources like wind and solar are not producing.

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.

$60M Luxury Student Housing Project Planned for Fayetteville

A resort-style pool, fitness room, pickleball and bocce ball courts are among the amenities planned for an off-campus student housing project in Fayetteville called Axis.

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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Clark Contractors to Build $4.5M Field House at Lacey K-8 AcademyLock Icon

This week we feature a field house for a Little Rock school and a trio of million-dollar real estate transactions in Pulaski County. read more >
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$318M Makeover of Arkansas Children’s Campuses Set to Start This MonthLock Icon

The goals of the project include improving access to the campuses and the on-campus experience at the hospitals. The project also prepares the campuses to treat the sickest children. 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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A-State Steel Research Center Gets $10M From US Spending Package

The multimillion-dollar facility will support partnerships with steel manufacturers for research, process improvements and testing of advanced materials. 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 >
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US Spending Package Includes $91M for Arkansas Roadways

Projects to receive funding include the future Interstate 57 from Walnut Ridge to the Missouri state line. 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 >
Arkansas’ only nuclear power plant, Entergy Arkansas’ Nuclear One, is near Russellville on the banks of Lake Dardanelle.
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Navigating Arkansas’ Energy Landscape: Solar Grows, Nuclear Shines

Buddy Hasten sees a lot of sun power in Arkansas’ future, but he also forecasts some dark moments as American utilities continue to turn away from burning coal to create electricity. 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 >
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An Ounce of Prevention… (Editorial)

Arkansas has taken the first step toward addressing the state’s inadequate levee system. read more >
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Raney Building Buy Exceeds $2.8M (Real Deals)Lock Icon

GW1234 Investments LLC, an affiliate of Little Rock’s Good Day Farm, acquired the Raney Building at 3600 Cantrell Road. 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 >
Despite other stores in the company, Sears is still open for business at the Simon Property Group's McCain Mall in North Little Rock.
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Former Sears Redevelopment in the Works at McCain MallLock Icon

The project is in the planning stages after a recent $2.3 million purchase by Anchor Realty Investments LLC, led by Alan and Jessica Bubbus. 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 >
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Three Stephens Group Portfolio Companies Make Acquisitions

The private investment firm said the deals are another step toward building industry leading engineered product and specialty distribution companies. 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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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 >
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UA Plans $24M Makeover of Campus Recreation & Fitness Center

An additional 13,000-SF of fitness center space will added as part of the project.  read more >
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State Approves $42M in Loans for Water Infrastructure Projects

Helena-West Helena, where the water system has failed twice in less than a year, will receive more than $11 million in funding. read more >
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Trillions of Gallons Leak From Aging Water Systems in US Cities

Many communities — especially older industrial and rural areas in the eastern half of the country — are facing an economic and public health reckoning after decades of deferred maintenance and disinvestment. read more >