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State Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.7% in March
On a monthly basis, the largest growth was in leisure and hospitality, which added 3,200 jobs.
A new Arkansas law allows 50-50 raffles at college games to support NIL funds. Schools hope it boosts fan experience and adds revenue.
The sale of an plastic plant at the Little Rock Port Industrial Park launches this week’s string of million-dollar transactions.
The funds will support the museum in downtown Little Rock’s exhibitions, operations and art acquisitions.
Venture Center’s Five-Year Economic Impact Measured at $62.3M
An analysis found that the organization's accelerator programs contributed significantly to private funding and job creation in the state. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Candidates for Arkansas Game & Fish Director Bring Mix of Science, Policy and Public Service Experience
Commission members are hoping to pick a new director by June. read more >
by Caitlan Butler -
Buzzkill: Trump’s Trade Wars Threaten America’s Craft Brewers Already Reeling From Changing Tastes
Aluminum cans are in Trump’s crosshairs. Tariffs on Canadian products like barley and malt would also increase costs. And some brewers depend on raspberries and other fruit from Mexico. read more >
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Arkansas Filmmakers Unite to Push for More State Incentives
The campaign, Film in Arkansas, hopes to capitalize on the success of Arkansas-made projects over the past 15 years, including "True Detective" and "Mud." read more >
by Kyle Massey -
State Tax Revenue Falls 4.6% in March
Collections were still 6.6%, above forecast, primarily due to lower-than-anticipated individual income tax refunds. read more >
Arkansas Leads US in GDP Growth for Second Consecutive Quarter
The sector that includes agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting was the leading contributor to the state's growth. read more >
First Dates for This Year’s Waterfowl Hunting Season Proposed
The proposed scheduled is affected by a drop in the latest blue-winged teal population survey. read more >
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Arkansas Could Lose $665M in Conservation Funding Under Proposed USDA Cuts
The estimate comes from Jonathan Coppess, director of the Gardner Agriculture Policy Program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. read more >
by Caitlan Butler -
US Consumer Confidence Tumbles for the 4th Consecutive Month to a 12-Year Low
The board's survey showed that purchasing plans for both homes and cars declined. However, in somewhat of a surprise given respondents' anxiety about the future, intentions to buy big-ticket items like appliances increased. read more >
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Arkansas Business Announces 2025 Class of 40 Under 40 Honorees
They’ll be recognized at a ceremony June 10 at the Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock. read more >
Cha Cha Boba Tea Co. Expands with New Location in West Little Rock
Cha Cha Boba Tea Co. is opening a second location in west Little Rock at Bowman Heights Shopping Center, offering boba, smoothies, and more. read more >
Seeing Little Rock’s Future in Chattanooga (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
Downtown Little Rock has a blueprint. All stakeholders must come together to make it happen. read more >
by Hunter Field -
Wayne Woods’ Tourism Legacy
Wayne Woods, a pioneer in Arkansas tourism marketing, died March 10 at 77, leaving behind a $10 billion industry he helped shape. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Michael Mayton Named Chair of AMFA Foundation as Warren Stephens Steps Down
Mayton, a Little Rock lawyer, is the president, CEO and senior trustee of the Stella Boyle Smith Trust, a philanthropic entity that supports the performing arts. read more >
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Announces Appointments
The latest round of appointments includes new members of the State Medical Board and Arkansas Economic Development Commission. read more >
Setting Boundaries & Clarifying Expectations (Sabrina Starling on Small Business)
Setting clear boundaries and expectations is an essential component to building a high-performing team. read more >
Poultry Federation, Citizens Bank & Visit Bentonville Announce New Leadership (Movers & Shakers)
From banking to tourism, Arkansas professionals are stepping into new leadership roles, shaping industries across the state. read more >
Hillview Village Apartments Sell for $4.3M
The next round of million-dollar real estate transactions and construction contracts starts with a North Little Rock apartment complex. read more >
Barnaby Group to Announce Expansion Plans at AMFA Gala
The Barnaby Group, new owner of the Town Pump in Little Rock, plans to expand in Arkansas with upcoming projects to be announced at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Tabriz Gala on April 5. read more >
Little Rock Rangers Partner With Arkansas Rising to Launch Women’s Team
Little Rock's minor league soccer franchise is expanding with a new women's team, while the men's team prepares to make a historic second appearance in the U.S. Open Cup. read more >
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