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.
Massachusetts insurer Norfolk & Dedham Mutual wins 8th Circuit appeal, reviving lawsuit over $4.7M chicken house collapse in southeast Arkansas.
What businesses need to know about the Corporate Transparency Act.
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.
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 >
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 >
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 >
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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 >
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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 >
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 >
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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 -
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 >
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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 >
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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 >
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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 >
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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 >
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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 >
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 >
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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 >
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 >
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 >
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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 -
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 >
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 -
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