$14.9B Nippon, US Steel Deal Finalized
The Japan-based company promised to make approximately $11 billion in new investments in U.S. Steel by 2028. read more >
Weyerhaeuser Breaks Ground on New Facility in South Arkansas
Timber giant Weyerhaeuser has broken ground on its new $500 million manufacturing facility near Monticello and Warren. read more >
Population Change By Arkansas County
This map shows the percentage change in each of Arkansas’ 75 counties from July 1, 2023, to July 1, 2024. Forty of the 75 counties gained population during that period, […] read more >
Arkansas Business Announces the 20 in Their 20s Class of 2025
This year's group of honorees includes activists, business leaders and entrepreneurs from around the state. read more >
![The second phase of the Little Rock Technology Park included gutting six stories at 421 Main St. in downtown Little Rock to make room for larger, intermediary office spaces. The building, which previously housed the state Department of Education, is on the National Register of Historic Places. [PHOTO provided]](https://arkansasbusiness.wppcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_0566_opt-300x194.jpg)
Little Rock Tech Park Sparks New Interest
This year, the Little Rock Tech Park has seen more people calling, more tours and more companies “pulling the trigger” on renting. And a renovation adding 53,000 SF across six stories is underway. read more >
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Ecological Design Group Names Danny Collins as Director of Experience (Super Mover)
In this role, he will work to strengthen the company’s offering of integrated design, engineering and experiential programming. read more >
A Little Love for Little Rock (Editorial)
While the growth of northwest Arkansas has deservedly received a lot of attention, the Little Rock metropolitan area hasn’t been doing so badly either.
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Why the Northwest Arkansas Office Market is Surging (While Others Stall)
With vacancy at a 15-year low and robust growth in retail and industrial, Sage Partners reports a market-bucking national trend. read more >
Cabot Mayor Ken Kincade on Building a Stronger, More Prosperous Community
He discussed balancing growth, community concerns and the arrival of Lyon College’s veterinary school, which is expected to drive new development. read more >
Changing the Way People Think About Active Transportation
For a city looking to embrace active transportation, creating a citywide bicycle and pedestrian master plan, researching available grants or even improving a crosswalk are all worthwhile endeavors. read more >
New Hires at Southern Bancorp, UAMS & Lexicon (Movers & Shakers)
This week includes hires and promotions at ArcBest, Philander Smith University, Stone Bank, and more. read more >
AGC Arkansas Offers Spanish-Language Safety Training
Topics covered across the three courses include OSHA standards, emergency protocols, PPE, hazard communication, excavation safety and confined space protocols. read more >
Trump Says US Gets Rare Earth Minerals from China In Trade Deal, Tariffs on Chinese Goods Go to 55%
Trump will also allow Chinese students to attend American colleges and universities. read more >
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Arkansas’ $1B Broadband Push Faces Shake-Up After Feds Overhaul Grant Rules
The state will have to rescind grants awarded through the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment program for a fresh bidding round. read more >
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Whit Davis Lumber Plus to be Acquired by Iowa-Based Lumber Supplier
The Jacksonville, Cabot and Greenbrier locations of Whit Davis Lumber Plus will still operate under the Whit Davis name and will retain local management. read more >
Northwest Arkansas Awarded $16.6M for Road, Trail and Sidewalk Projects
The grants support local and regional infrastructure improvements that enhance mobility, promote safety and encourage alternative transportation. read more >
![Adam Hope, vice president of controls operation at Powers of Arkansas, and his dad, Alan Hope, the company’s owner and CEO. [Steve lewis]](https://arkansasbusiness.wppcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Powers6_opt-300x194.jpg)
Powers of Arkansas Looks Back on 40 Years of Business
Longtime CEO Alan Hope has grown the North Little Rock company from 60 to 350 employees and $100 million-plus in sales, despite legal hurdles. read more >
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FoxDen Pays $23M for 8 U.S. Pizza Locations in Arkansas
This week's million-dollar real estate and construction roundup kicks off with a group of pizza restaurants in central and northwest Arkansas. read more >
Royalty Ruling Lets Lithium Plans Roll On
State regulators set a 2.5% royalty rate for lithium, clearing the way for Standard Lithium’s $1.5 billion project and a new energy era in south Arkansas. read more >
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![Shell convenience store at 3300 Bankhead Drive in east Little Rock.[George Waldon]](https://arkansasbusiness.wppcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Real_Deals_1_opt-scaled-e1749222071891-300x194.jpg)
East Little Rock Convenience Store Sale Closes at $3.5M (Real Deals)
SIKH4 LLC, led by Rajbir, Gurpreet and Ravinderpal Singh, purchased the Shell convenience store at 3300 Bankhead Drive. read more >
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