Manufacturing

Sortworthy to Relocate to Northwest Arkansas, Invest $3M

The $3 million investment includes moving existing industrial equipment to a site in Bentonville and creating 40 new jobs over five years.

by Arkansas Business Staff - January 20, 2025, 4:04pm

Massachusetts Insurer Wins Appeal in $4.7M Arkansas Chicken House Case

January 20, 2025, 12:00am

Massachusetts insurer Norfolk & Dedham Mutual wins 8th Circuit appeal, reviving lawsuit over $4.7M chicken house collapse in southeast Arkansas.

The Corporate Transparency Act: What’s New (Sam McLelland Commentary)

January 20, 2025, 12:00am

What businesses need to know about the Corporate Transparency Act.

Little Rock Port Pushes Forward with Megasite Plans After Sales Tax Proposal Rejection

January 20, 2025, 12:00am

Despite Little Rock voters rejecting a sales tax increase, the Port of Little Rock continues efforts to expand its industrial park, with ongoing land acquisitions and development plans aimed at attracting major industrial users.

Manufacturing / Agriculture & Poultry / Real Estate

Conway Company Sells 400,000 Forest Carbon Credits

The credits, also known as carbon offsets, attract buyers among companies and entities with emission reduction goals. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - January 15, 2025, 11:56am

Manufacturing / Construction

Industrial Gas Producer Messer Plans $70M Facility in Berryville

The company plans to build an air separation unit, which is designed for the production of oxygen, nitrogen and argon in liquid or gaseous form from atmospheric air. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - January 14, 2025, 2:12pm

Manufacturing / Business Services / Construction

Northeast Arkansas Looks to Workforce Collaboration to Support Steel Industry’s Growth

Companies and colleges in northeast Arkansas are joining forces to tackle workforce shortages through innovative partnerships. The steel industry's growth has only accelerated the need for a larger labor force and skilled workers. read more >

by Chloe McGehee - January 13, 2025, 11:16am

Manufacturing / Government & Politics / Legal

A New Rival Bid for US Steel Is Emerging as the US Extends Deadline on Nippon’s Bid Blocked by Biden

Nippon Steel's bid to acquire U.S. Steel has received new hope after the Biden Administration extended its deadline to June 18, with U.S. Steel expressing optimism about completing the transaction. read more >

by Associated Press - January 13, 2025, 11:09am

Manufacturing / Construction / Real Estate

Governors Park Apartment Project Sells for $12.9M

This week’s real estate roundup: Notable transactions include QPG W Capitol Apartments’ $12.9M purchase of Governors Park, and D.R. Horton’s buy of residential land on Crystal Hill Road. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - January 13, 2025, 12:00am

Manufacturing / Banking & Finance / Construction

Arkansas’ $4B Gas-to-Liquid Plant Gains Momentum

Skeptics have doubted the project in Jefferson County for a decade, but those involved said the “vast majority” of Arkansans believe the plant is coming and are happy about its projected impact. read more >

by Kyle Massey - January 13, 2025, 12:00am

Manufacturing / Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance

Westrock Again Tops Placement List

Arkansas private placements rebounded in 2024, led by Westrock Coffee’s $72M debt offering, with AcreTrader and six banks also actively leveraging investments. read more >

by Gwen Moritz - January 13, 2025, 12:00am

Manufacturing / Banking & Finance / Government & Politics

US Added a Strong 256,000 Jobs In December as Unemployment Rate Dipped To 4.1%

The monthly numbers beat forecasters’ expectation of around 155,000 new jobs and 4.2% unemployment. read more >

by Associated Press - January 10, 2025, 9:14am

Manufacturing / Government & Politics / Transportation

Tokusen USA to Close Conway Factory as Market and Trade Challenges Mount

Tariffs on steel imports are among the headwinds the company faced. As many as 250 workers are losing their jobs. read more >

by Scott Carroll - January 9, 2025, 1:54pm

Manufacturing / Banking & Finance / Business Services

US Job Openings Rise Unexpectedly to 8.1 Million In November, a Sign the Labor Market Is Resilient

Openings were up in professional and business services, a broad category that includes managerial and technical workers, and in finance and insurance. read more >

by Associated Press - January 7, 2025, 10:31am

Manufacturing / Energy / Government & Politics

Finalized Tax Credit for Cleaner Hydrogen Gets a Cautious OK From Some Environmental Groups

The Biden administration is trying to ramp up hydrogen production to displace fossil fuels as an energy source for sectors of the economy that emit massive greenhouse gases, yet are difficult to electrify. read more >

by Associated Press - January 6, 2025, 10:33am

An electric arc furnace at Big River Steel’s Flex Mill near Osceola. Since the mill opened, it has provided hundreds of jobs and a big boost to the local economy.

Manufacturing / Construction / Government & Politics

US Steel, Nippon File Suit Against Biden Administration After $15B Deal Scuttled

The steelmakers allege that Biden's decision to block the deal was a political one that had no rational legal basis. read more >

by Associated Press - January 6, 2025, 10:01am

Manufacturing / Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance

The Year in Executive Q&A: 2024

Kick off 2025 with Arkansas Business’ Executive Q&A compilation, spotlighting leaders shaping industries, communities and innovation across the state. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - January 6, 2025, 12:00am

Manufacturing / Construction / Government & Politics

Biden Rejects Proposed Takeover of US Steel, Putting Arkansas in Position to Gain

The decision has big implications for northeast Arkansas, where U.S. Steel has invested billions to modernize its operations. read more >

by Associated Press - January 3, 2025, 9:44am

Manufacturing / Business Services

Revolution Acquires Michigan-Based Island Plastics

Revolution said it expects the deal to enhance its sustainable recycling and expand PCR food-grade packaging. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - January 2, 2025, 10:04am

Manufacturing / Banking & Finance / Public Companies

William Miller Joins Envirotech as CFO

Miller, who owns a public accounting firm in Little Rock, replaces Franklin Lim, who resigned due to health reasons. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - January 2, 2025, 9:35am

Manufacturing / Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance

What Employers Should Expect From the Second Trump Administration (In The Workplace 2025)

A look at potential 2025 labor law changes under the Trump administration, including updates on DOL wage rules, FTC noncompete policies, NLRB shifts, and EEOC workplace guidance. read more >

by Stuart Jackson - January 2, 2025, 12:00am

Manufacturing / Banking & Finance / Business Services

Potential New Traps in Handling Workplace Accommodations (In The Workplace 2025)

Due to some recent legal changes, employers should ensure their process for determining whether an employee can be reasonably accommodated — or if it would be an undue hardship on the company — is up to date. read more >

by Daveante Jones - January 2, 2025, 12:00am

Manufacturing / Banking & Finance / Business Services

Employee Handbook Guidance for Remote Work, AI and More (In The Workplace 2025)

The start of a new year is the perfect time to review your employee handbook to make sure that it covers the essentials and to address any changes in employment laws or new business needs. read more >

by Troy Price and Regina Young - January 2, 2025, 12:00am

Manufacturing / Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance

The Interplay Between Religious Beliefs and Anti-Harassment Policies (In The Workplace 2025)

How the Eighth Circuit's decision in Snyder v. Arconic Corp. highlights the complex balance between religious rights and DEI policies in the workplace. read more >

by Wynne James - January 2, 2025, 12:00am

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Manufacturing

Sortworthy to Relocate to Northwest Arkansas, Invest $3M

Massachusetts Insurer Wins Appeal in $4.7M Arkansas Chicken House Case

The Corporate Transparency Act: What’s New (Sam McLelland Commentary)

Little Rock Port Pushes Forward with Megasite Plans After Sales Tax Proposal Rejection

Conway Company Sells 400,000 Forest Carbon Credits

Industrial Gas Producer Messer Plans $70M Facility in Berryville

Northeast Arkansas Looks to Workforce Collaboration to Support Steel Industry’s Growth

A New Rival Bid for US Steel Is Emerging as the US Extends Deadline on Nippon’s Bid Blocked by Biden

Governors Park Apartment Project Sells for $12.9M

Arkansas’ $4B Gas-to-Liquid Plant Gains Momentum

Westrock Again Tops Placement List

US Added a Strong 256,000 Jobs In December as Unemployment Rate Dipped To 4.1%

Tokusen USA to Close Conway Factory as Market and Trade Challenges Mount

US Job Openings Rise Unexpectedly to 8.1 Million In November, a Sign the Labor Market Is Resilient

Finalized Tax Credit for Cleaner Hydrogen Gets a Cautious OK From Some Environmental Groups

US Steel, Nippon File Suit Against Biden Administration After $15B Deal Scuttled

The Year in Executive Q&A: 2024

Biden Rejects Proposed Takeover of US Steel, Putting Arkansas in Position to Gain

Revolution Acquires Michigan-Based Island Plastics

William Miller Joins Envirotech as CFO

What Employers Should Expect From the Second Trump Administration (In The Workplace 2025)

Potential New Traps in Handling Workplace Accommodations (In The Workplace 2025)

Employee Handbook Guidance for Remote Work, AI and More (In The Workplace 2025)

The Interplay Between Religious Beliefs and Anti-Harassment Policies (In The Workplace 2025)

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