Farm Bureau's Rich Hillman Takes Stock of Arkansas Agriculture
by Arkansas Business Staff – 5 days ago
After years as VP at Arkansas Farm Bureau, Rich Hillman thought he knew what to expect as president. Then came COVID-19.
Insurance & Benefits
American Safeguard Insurance Acquires TLC Insurance Group
5 days ago
American Safeguard Insurance, which has offices in Conway and Mountain Home, has acquired TLC Insurance Group of Mountain Home.
Cushman & Wakefield/Sage Partners Hire Two (Movers & Shakers)
5 days ago
Colby Hoagland and Rose Kline-Garson have joined Cushman & Wakefield/Sage Partners in Little Rock.
Nominate Now for the 33rd Arkansas Business of the Year Awards
Arkansas Business is once again seeking nominations of the state's outstanding businesses, business executives and nonprofits for its Arkansas Business of the Year Awards. read more >
Advancements Made at Relyance, Arvest (Movers & Shakers)
Katherine Polczynski and Melissa Kleusner have received promotions at Relyance Bank in Hot Springs. Chris Vanwinkle and Amber Haydar French have been promoted to client advisers at Arvest Wealth Management. read more >
White Gets National Appointment on Diversity Task Force (Movers & Shakers)
Lanita White, an assistant dean at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, has been appointed to the ASHP Task Force on Racial Diversity, Equity & Inclusion by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists in Little Rock. read more >
Pandemic Collateral Damage? Small Firms
The COVID-19 pandemic has delivered a wallop to the country's economy, but experts interviewed by Arkansas Business don't expect too much lasting damage. There is a caveat, of course. read more >
State's Financial Firms Add Assets Under Management
While two registered investment advisory firms associated with Stephens Inc. of Little Rock remain firmly atop the annual list of the state's largest money managers, even the second-tier firms are posting impressive new totals of assets under management. read more >
Most Feedback Is Just Noise (Barry Goldberg On Leadership)
Is it any wonder that the phrase “May I provide you with some feedback?” sets up an emotional loop almost guaranteed to grate on nerves and create stress? read more >
Central Arkansas Population Stands at 750,000
The Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area now has a population of about 750,000, according to a report by Metroplan, the planning agency for Faulkner, Lonoke, Pulaski and Saline counties. read more >
The 2020 20 In Their 20's: The Future Looks Bright From Here
From Rogers to Jonesboro to Benton and McCrory, there is bright young talent across our state. For the 11th year, Arkansas Business is proud to introduce 20 of the freshest faces in business and community service. read more >
Tyson Foods to Open Medical Clinics at Some Meat Plants
Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale is planning to open medical clinics at several of its U.S. plants to improve the health of its workers and better protect them from the coronavirus. read more >
Arkansas Business Announces 'Best Places to Work' Honorees, Online Event
Arkansas Business will honor more than 40 companies designated among this year's "Best Places to Work" during an interactive online ceremony in November. read more >
Protests Fail to Boost Black-owned Businesses
Social media campaigns urged consumers to buy goods and services from Black-owned businesses following protests against racism and police brutality. But several African American business owners told Arkansas Business that they saw little, if any, boost in sales. read more >
Black-owned Businesses in the U.S. Make Up 2.2% of Employer-owned Firms
Blacks owned 124,004 employer businesses (firms with at least one paid employee) in 2017, or 2.2% of the 5.7 million employer businesses in the United States, according to the 2018 Annual Business Survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. read more >
Get Tickets for Arkansas Business' Women's Leadership Summit in Jonesboro
Arkansas Business is holding its first Women's Leadership Summit Oct. 8 in Jonebsoro, and tickets to the virtual event are available now. read more >
Pyramid Lofts Take Shape in $3.8M Redevelopment
A long-vacant office building in downtown Little Rock is undergoing a mixed-use makeover dominated by apartments. read more >
Growing the Porous Business (Jim Karrh On Marketing)
Business leaders across our state — and the U.S. — are now looking ahead to 2021. Has there ever been a time when strategies and forecasts have felt more tenuous? read more >
The Problem With Big Numbers (Gwen Moritz Editor's Note)
When numbers get big and a natural context is lacking, even accurate numbers become meaningless. read more >
Rehab Centers Expand to Fill Quapaw Void
Recovery centers across the state are trying to fill the void left by the recent closure of Quapaw House Inc., the troubled Hot Springs drug and alcohol treatment provider. read more >
SPONSORED: Bond Counsel Can Ensure Compliance During Pandemic Uncertainty
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the landscape for many, including those who issue tax-exempt bonds. read more >
Walmart CTO Tops Executive Compensation List
Walmart CTO Suresh Kumar's experience explains why his total compensation for the first seven months he spent at Walmart made him the highest-paid executive among Arkansas' public companies. read more >
Ward Accepts Provost Position at UAMS (Movers & Shakers)
Wendy Ward has been named associate provost for faculty in the Division of Academic Affairs at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. read more >
Arkansas Business Seeks Nominations for CFO of the Year
Arkansas Business is now taking nominations for its annual CFO of the Year Awards. Honorees will be honored during a virtual livestream awards ceremony on Dec. 15. read more >
Something Good Can Come of This (Gwen Moritz Editor's Note)
I'm hopeful that some lasting changes for the better will come out of COVID-19 because that's a common thread in human history. read more >
Walmart Clinics Target Affordable Health Care
Clinics list upfront prices for an expansive array of health care services. read more >
Amid COVID-19, CARTI Sees Its Numbers Get Better
While other health care providers were reporting losses of hundreds of thousands of dollars a day as patients stayed away from hospitals, the cancer treatment provider reported its best financial year. read more >
SPONSORED: Woman-Run by Wright Lindsey Jennings Presents Rachel Bunch
As director of the Arkansas Health Care Association (AHCA), Rachel Bunch advocates on behalf of long-term care providers. read more >
Video: Watch the 2020 Arkansas Business 40 Under 40 Virtual Awards Ceremony
Honorees in this year's Arkansas Business 40 Under 40 class shared insights about leadership, retaining talent in Arkansas and key influences at this year's awards celebration, available now to watch here. read more >
Arkansas Bankers Seize a National Moment
George Floyd's death in May in Minneapolis set off protests against police brutality and racism nationwide, but it had an unforeseen effect on Arkansas banking. read more >
HMS Pays $15.1M for Port Property
Industrial property in east Little Rock, convenience stores in west Little Rock and North Little Rock, duplexes in Faulkner County and more form this week's conga line of million-dollar real estate transactions. read more >
Apply Now for Arkansas Business' Executive Leadership Academy
Arkansas Business will host its first virtual Executive Leadership Academy this fall. Applications are now open and the deadline to apply for the program is July 31. read more >
Bankers Decry $22.4M Award in Fax Case
A $22.4 million judgment against Wells Fargo Bank tied to a case over unwanted faxes wasn't based in reality, according to bankers' associations. read more >
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