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📍What’s New: Business Openings Across Arkansas
A new car dealership, two coffee shops and an elevator service company comprise this week’s roundup of new businesses across the state.
The latest round of appointments fills board and commission roles in economic development, banking and travel.
After the death of Norman Jones, founder of Little Rock’s Discovery and Triniti nightclubs, Ken Brown continues to work behind the scenes to keep Jones’ legacy alive.
The central and northeast Arkansas locations join a movement of 11,000 baristas across 570 stores nationwide.
Onward FX Launches Next Venture Capital Event
The next event in the Onward FX cycle will invite venture firms worth more than $7 billion to northwest Arkansas. read more >
The Wealthy Ramp Up Spending While Other Americans Tread Water, New Study Finds
The data, released by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, also show that in the final three months of last year, lower-income and rural households faced higher inflation than higher-income households. read more >
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📍What’s New: Business Openings Across Arkansas
Two new health centers, a cookie chain and a Michelin-recommended restaurant are featured this week. read more >
South Arkansas College Invests to Attract New Students, Meet Workforce Demands
The two-year college in El Dorado is constructing its first residence hall, a downtown baseball stadium and an industrial chemistry lab as part of expansion plans for the future. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
University of Arkansas School of Architecture Gets $3M Gift From Retired Industry Exec
The donation will support three major projects across the architecture school. read more >
State Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.2%
Even as the jobless rate edged higher, the total number of employed Arkansans hit a record high. read more >
12 Emerging Artists Receive Investment at University of Arkansas School of Art
The $120,000 in funding will help the artists launch professional studio practices. read more >
📍What’s New: Business Openings Across Arkansas
New openings include chicken franchises, health food chains and Little Rock's first Discount Tire. read more >
Northwest Arkansas Comic Con Taps Into Growing Market for Niche Fandom
Strong attendance at the Rogers event highlighted a $20 billion-and-growing industry thriving even in smaller markets. read more >
by Marty Cook -
St. Louis Fed Reports Modest Economic Uptick in Arkansas, Surrounding Region
Beneath holiday sales-driven growth, manufacturers are wrestling with weak new orders and farmers remain under heavy financial strain. read more >
Crystal Bridges Expansion Puts Bentonville in Global Arts Conversation
The expansion at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art has drawn the eye of several notable publications. read more >
Arkansas’ Outdoor Boom Fuels a New Wave of Entrepreneurs
From automated trail cameras to reselling used outdoor gear, innovators are tapping into the state’s growing outdoor culture. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Oral Surgery and Dental Center Coming to Little Rock’s The Middle Development
The dental center joins a planned hotel in Colliers' West Little Rock development. read more >
State Unemployment Rises to 4.1% in November
Compared to a year ago, the jobless rate is up five-tenths of a percentage point, driven by losses in construction. read more >
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Announces Appointments
The latest round of appointments fills positions on state boards and commissions on health, agriculture, public safety and more. read more >
Apartments on Historic Former School Campus Sell to Little Rock Developer
With mold issues, deferred maintenance and just 40% occupancy, the property presents both challenges and opportunity for its new owner. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What Employers Can Expect This Year (In The Workplace 2026)
EEOC leadership changes signaled possible revisions to Pregnant Workers Fairness Act rules, raising compliance questions for employers heading into 2026. read more >
by Jane Kim -
Where Employers Can and Can’t Draw the Line on Political Speech (In The Workplace 2026)
An Eighth Circuit ruling clarifies when employers could restrict political messaging at work. read more >
by Wynne James -
Are We Nearing the End of DEI? (In The Workplace 2026)
Federal DEI policy shifted in 2025 as EEOC and DOJ guidance, executive orders and court rulings reshaped employer obligations, with more enforcement expected in 2026. read more >
by Daveante Jones -
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