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TCBY Founder Frank Hickingbotham Among 2026 Arkansas Business of the Year Honorees
Hickingbotham will be recognized along with more than 25 top businesses and nonprofits from around the state.
We hope readers took the time to read our Marty Cook’s profile last week of Judy McReynolds, who is retiring as CEO of ArcBest at the end of the year. […]
Wing, a former state representative with a background in TV journalism, was named to lead Arkansas PBS in September.
Budget Tightening Leads Arkansas Blue Cross to Offer Employees Early Retirement
In an effort to combat financial pressures, Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield is offering certain employees early-retirement. read more >
Jessica Hughes Ford Named President & CEO of Arkansas Community Foundation
The Arkansas Community Foundation of Little Rock has found no one better to take the reigns of their organization than Jessica Hughes Ford, who will start as President & CEO Jan. 1. read more >
Bentonville’s Best Friends Center Becomes a National Pilot for Modern Sheltering
The project, completed in 2023, was a $19.8 million endeavor to create a community hub for pet adoption, vital veterinary services and animal-based events. read more >
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From Grassroots to Grand Opening: Best Friends Pet Resource Center’s Journey
The Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Bentonville was the outcome of a grassroots volunteer movement and the determination to better the animals of Northwest Arkansas. read more >
Study to Measure Impact of Goodwill Arkansas Job Training Programs
Goodwill Industries of Arkansas has been selected to be part of a study that will determine the impact of the nonprofit's training programs. read more >
First Community Bank, Clinton School of Public Service and Think Idea Studio Announce New Hires (Movers & Shakers)
An assortment of hires and promotions for banking, marketing and health care are noted in this week's Movers and Shakers. read more >
![Brian Marsh, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Arkansas, discusses Goodwill’s free adult high school. At right, Goodwill’s newest store in west Little Rock is under construction and scheduled to open next month. [Karen E. Segrave]](https://arkansasbusiness.wppcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ARBusiness-Goodwill-0117_opt-300x194.jpg)
Goodwill Arkansas Builds Momentum: New Stores, Higher Revenue and Growing Services
Rising consumer interest in thrift goods has pushed revenue higher, allowing the nonprofit to grow its store footprint as well as its programs and services. read more >
by Griffin Coop -
SPP Names Seth Mayfield as Director of Markets Development
He's a 12-year veteran of the nonprofit grid manager. read more >
Obama to Speak at New Crystal Bridges Lecture Series
The former president will join museum board Chair Olivia Walton for a public discussion on civic leadership and the shared values that shape our democracy. read more >
Rhett Stover Named President of Mercy Northwest Arkansas
He succeeds Ryan Gehrig, who will shift his focus to Mercy Fort Smith’s major expansion projects. read more >
Methodist Family Health to Open Children’s Behavioral Hospital in Jonesboro
The Little Rock nonprofit will open the 70-bed acute psychiatric hospital in Jonesboro in January. read more >
by Griffin Coop -
Ducks and Sacrifice (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
Another duck season is here in Arkansas, but unless considerable conservation efforts are made, that may change in the future. read more >
by Hunter Field -
A Smart Way to ‘Bunch’ Your Giving (Ashley Riggin Coldiron Commentary)
In the coming season of giving, a donor-advised fund could help make the most out of donations and tax benefits. read more >
Why Hospice Care Matters for Arkansas (Kim Shaffer Kirkman Commentary)
Health care innovations for hospice patients and their families have brought both compassion and convenience to Arkansans. read more >
by Kim Shaffer Kirkman -
Carson & Associates Gets $3.9M Contract for Little Rock Micro Home Village
Here's this week's roundup of million-dollar construction deals in central Arkansas. read more >
Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Embraces ‘Startup Mentality’
AMFA's executive director greets everyday with growth in mind. read more >
Arkansas’ Delta Dental Bets on Startups to Improve Oral Care and Efficiency
After posting a $7.46 million loss in 2024, Delta Dental of Arkansas is launching new ventures to address the state's oral health crisis. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Joins National Cold War Center as Special Adviser
He'll work closely with the organization's leaders to guide its strategic direction, fundraising and educational outreach. read more >
UA Little Rock, Cadence Bank & Heartland Forward Announce Promotions (Movers & Shakers)
Education, health care and nonprofits are the highlight of this weeks Movers & Shakers. read more >
![SPP’s coordination center in Little Rock. It oversees the grid in a 14-state region. [PHOTO provided]](https://arkansasbusiness.wppcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SPP_Coordination_Center_01_-_APPROVED_FOR_EXTERNAL_DISTRIBUTION_opt-300x194.jpg)
SPP Board Approves $8.6B Grid Upgrade
The project encompasses 50 new transmission projects and 949 miles of new supersized 765-kilovolt lines. read more >
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