Construction executives in Arkansas said that, for the most part, project work has continued fairly normally considering the circumstances. And the prospects for future work appear to be fundamentally the same. read more >
An affiliate of Montecito Medical Real Estate in Nashville, Tennessee, bought two Arkansas Urology projects in tandem deals totaling $32 million. read more >
A new survey by Arkansas Hospitality Association finds restaurants in the state making dramatically less money than in the same time last year, and more than a third are considering closing until the pandemic passes. read more >
The year 2020 hasn't gone according to plan for anyone, least of all small-business owners in Arkansas. read more >
Desperate businesses that turned to merchant cash advance companies for rescue found their lifeline shackled to high interest rates, hidden fees and long-term debt, several lawsuits claim. read more >
Seth Jensen, CFO for Slim Chickens, acknowledges a bit of good luck when it came to the restaurant chain's financial foundation when the COVID-19 pandemic arose. read more >
Travelers along Interstate 30 on the south side of Little Rock may have noticed early signs of site work on a 4.2-acre parcel at the southeast corner of the interstate and Mabelvale West Road. read more >
The outlet store for Harps Foods in Springdale has a new landlord. read more >
With apologies to author Piper Kerman, the Netflix comedy-drama's title sums up this year's holiday retail experience. read more >
Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale releases details about its COVID-19 safety measures as new allegations swirl regarding behavior from its leadership at the company's plant in Waterloo, Iowa. read more >
Westrock Group CEO and co-founder Scott Ford and Southern Bancorp CEO Darrin Williams are among the featured executives scheduled to speak during the spring 2021 Arkansas Business Executive Leadership Academy. read more >
Waldo's Chicken & Beer will not be setting up shop at 101 S. Bowman Road, although the property's new ownership includes some names behind the rollout of as many as 20 of the franchised eateries in Arkansas and Oklahoma. read more >
At 26,000 acres, Hot Springs Village is the largest gated community in North America, with a golf course, lake or hiking trail practically a stone's throw from any spot within those gates. read more >
Fried chicken may be the ultimate comfort food. And we all need comfort now more than ever. read more >
Wednesday is the last day to apply for a pandemic relief program providing up to $250,000 in aid to Arkansas business in the personal care, tourism, travel and hospitality industries. read more >
Arkansas Business on Monday announced 32 businesses, nonprofits and executives from around the state as finalists for its 33rd Annual Business of the Year Awards. read more >
Arkansas' richest family has had a good year financially. The heirs of Sam Walton own publicly traded stock valued collectively at more than $205 billion. read more >
Let another pesky woman editor encourage you to embrace the spirit of Thanksgiving this year as never before, even as we must limit the traditional togetherness — a small sacrifice by historic standards. read more >
The Arkansas Supreme Court may have handed the Arkansas Department of Transportation a loss in October, but the agency isn't licking any wounds. read more >
Here is my idiosyncratic list of a few Arkansas-centric food-related books that would be good holiday gifts and a nod to one of our craft breweries. read more >
ABC Real Estate LLC, led by Jim Bottin, sold three office buildings on the ABC Financial campus and adjoining properties in Sherwood for a combined $4.5 million transaction read more >
Arkansas' seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declines to 6.2% in October from 7.2% in September, the state Department of Workforce Services reports. read more >
Gov. Asa Hutchinson says he's accepted a recommendation by his Winter COVID-19 Task Force to direct bars, restaurants and clubs licensed to sell alcohol to close by 11 p.m. read more >
Arkansas Business and the Best Companies Group last week honored 47 Arkansas companies with "Best Places to Work" awards, which honor firms that have exceptional workplace environments. read more >
Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale on Monday reported revenue of $11.46 billion, an increase over the $10.88 billion in the same quarter last year. Tyson Foods reported quarterly income of $692 million, an 87% increase from $369 million a year ago. read more >
Fayetteville mayoral candidate Tom Terminella insists that legal action taken against him was more than just an effort to collect on a debt. read more >
The Arkansas liquor industry will likely be asking the state Legislature to pass a bill permanently allowing the delivery of alcohol. read more >
The first step in addressing these risks that might happen is to consider that these risks can happen and have happened. Consideration should be given to these uncertain, remotely possible, future risks. Nothing should be off the table. read more >
Michael Pakko says the state could see a return to pre-pandemic employment by the end of 2022 — an outlook that could be affected by a vaccine, more stimulus and new shutdowns. read more >
Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale says it will build and expand facilities overseas to increase its international production capabilities. read more >
