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US Inflation Got Worse in January With Rising Groceries and Gasoline Prices

The consumer price index increased 3% in January from a year ago, Wednesday’s report from the Labor Department showed, up from 2.9% the previous month. It has increased from a 3 1/2 year low of 2.4% in September.

Leadership Appointments at Farmers Bank & Trust, Arkansas Capital Corp. & More (Movers & Shakers)

This week’s business moves highlight key leadership changes across various sectors in Arkansas.

A Team So Competent, I Don’t Have to Work (Sabrina Starling and Melissa Kay Schwarzweller on Small Business)

Transitioning from hands-on to visionary could unlock sustainable growth for your business.

Hot Springs Announces Top 5 Restaurants & Hotels in 2024Lock Icon

The Arlington Hotel & Spa in Hot Springs

Arkansas law blocks cities from sharing local-option tax data, but Visit Hot Springs reveals its top five restaurants and hotels for 2024—minus the dollars.

Media & Marketing / Public Companies / Tourism

US Gaming Revenue Continues Rising

Revenue from commercial gaming in the United States continued to grow in the third quarter of 2024, driven by sports betting and iGaming. Traditional brick-and-mortar revenue declined slightly. Combined revenue […] read more >
Media & Marketing / Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance

Candace Doby & Michelle Anne Johnson to Headline Soirée Women’s Leadership Symposium 2025

New for the 2025 symposium is the option to add on a 90-minute workshop that will take place after the core event, an opportunity for attendees to dive deeper into subject matter and connect with peers. read more >
Media & Marketing / Nonprofits

Little Rock Public Radio Names Grace Zafasi as Director of Development

She'll oversee fundraising, underwriting, and membership services for KUAR and KLRE. read more >
Media & Marketing / Banking & Finance

Arvest Acquires Naming Rights to Tulsa Convention Center

The city-owned venue with more than 275,000 SF of event space will be known as the Arvest Convention Center. read more >
Media & Marketing / Energy / Nonprofits

Advanced Energy Group Hires Stephanie Slagle, Ebony Mitchell

Most recently, Slagle was vice president of marketing and communications for the North Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau. read more >
Media & Marketing / Business Services / Education

Artificial Interest (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

The AI buzz is exhausting, but companies seeking to thrive don’t have the luxury of looking away. read more >
Media & Marketing / Banking & Finance / Government & Politics

Matt Campbell Files for Chapter 7 BankruptcyLock Icon

Matt Campbell, the former blogger behind the Blue Hog Report, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on Jan. 8, listing debts over $414,000, including student loans, taxes, and pending malpractice lawsuits. read more >
Jim Johnson
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The Brilliance of Jim Johnson (Craig Douglass Commentary)

Jim Johnson had a brilliant imagination, and his creative ripples continue to benefit clients. read more >
Media & Marketing / Banking & Finance

Bank OZK Signs Sponsorship Deal With NASCAR Team

The deal with Richard Childress Racing include on-car branding for driver Kyle Busch's No. 8 Chevrolet. read more >
Media & Marketing / Legal

AI-Assisted Works Can Get Copyright With Enough Human Creativity, Says US Copyright Office

The office’s approach is based on the “centrality of human creativity” in authoring a work that warrants copyright protections. read more >
Media & Marketing / Banking & Finance / Business Services

State Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.4% in December

Compared to December 2023, there were 34,626 more people employed in the state. read more >
Media & Marketing / Education

Digital History Collaboration at University of Arkansas Awarded $500K

The grant, awarded in conjunction with Grambling State University, will fund an immersive virtual-reality experience that aims to enhance the understanding of African American history through digital technology. read more >
Media & Marketing / Tourism

Eric Heaney Appointed to Bentonville Advertising & Promotion Commission

Heaney serves as general manager of Motto by Hilton in downtown Bentonville, bringing 12 years of hospitality experience to the commission. read more >
Media & Marketing / Business Services / Construction

Strategic Planning Makes Everything Easier (Sabrina Starling on Small Business)

Answering some key questions will make everything else easier for you in the year ahead. read more >
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Hopes for a Son (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

A new life is full of possibilities and hopes. I can’t wait to watch it unfold. read more >
Student with cellphone on school classroom
Media & Marketing / Education / Government & Politics

Stop the Scrolling, Strengthen Workforce Readiness (Robert Coon Commentary)

The path to strong educational outcomes and workforce readiness is not paved with smartphones. read more >
Media & Marketing / Health Care / Tourism

Arkansas Travelers Strike Deal With CHI St. Vincent for Field Naming Rights

The five-year deal is the first field naming-rights agreement for the Minor League Baseball team. read more >
Media & Marketing / Small Business

Chris Bahn Starts New Communications Firm, Partners with Kirkpatrick CreativeLock Icon

Chris Bahn launches C. Bahn Strategic Partners in Little Rock, offering PR services, while partnering with Kirkpatrick Creative as its director of public relations. read more >
Media & Marketing / Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance

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

What businesses need to know about the Corporate Transparency Act. read more >
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Sanders to Speak at World Economic Forum in Switzerland

The Republican governor is set to participate in two panel discussions and meet with business leaders about investing in Arkansas. read more >