New Hires at Southern Bancorp, UAMS & Lexicon (Movers & Shakers)
This week includes hires and promotions at ArcBest, Philander Smith University, Stone Bank, and more. read more >
![Adam Hope, vice president of controls operation at Powers of Arkansas, and his dad, Alan Hope, the company’s owner and CEO. [Steve lewis]](https://dqndh7utxx63f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Powers6_opt-300x194.jpg)
Powers of Arkansas Looks Back on 40 Years of Business
Longtime CEO Alan Hope has grown the North Little Rock company from 60 to 350 employees and $100 million-plus in sales, despite legal hurdles. read more >
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![The Cargill turkey plant that is scheduled for shutdown in northeast Springdale. About 1,000 jobs will be lost on Aug. 1. [Michael Woods]](https://dqndh7utxx63f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/20250519_Cargill_008_opt-e1748227393156-300x194.jpg)
Springdale’s Cargill Closure Marks Largest Layoff in City History
Cargill will shut down its Springdale turkey plant on Aug. 1, cutting 1,000 jobs, but local leaders, state officials, and Cargill are working to help affected workers find new employment in northwest Arkansas’ strong job market.
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Leading With Vision Through Generations (Patrick Schueck Commentary)
A successful transition is rooted in staying true to your mission and your people. read more >
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![MCC President Hex Bisbee has been with the company he now co-owns since 1999. [Michael Woods]](https://dqndh7utxx63f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DSC_0490_opt-e1747605395154-300x194.jpg)
Springdale’s Multi-Craft Contractors Thrives Under New Co-Owners
Hex Bisbee and Scott Barrows are successfully steering Multi-Craft Contractors through challenges by prioritizing teamwork and their 700 employees’ well-being. read more >
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![Shea, Evan and Chris Mathews bought National Custom Hollow Metal in 2007 to run as a family. [Jason Burt]](https://dqndh7utxx63f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/JBP_2490_opt-300x194.jpg)
Chris Mathews & Sons Turn Steel Door Business into Multi-Million-Dollar Success
In 2007, Chris Mathews and his sons bought National Custom Hollow Metal, overcoming early challenges to grow the business into a successful operation now aiming for $10 million in revenue. read more >
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Lexicon CEO Teases New Workforce Development Program Amid Expansion
Patrick Schueck also gave more details about updates to the company’s current facilities. read more >
Smaller Warehouse Spaces in High Demand as Market Shifts Post-COVID
Demand for smaller, flexible warehouse spaces (10,000-20,000 SF) is rising, as companies favor cost-effective, multiuse properties with office, showroom, and storage options over larger spaces, reflecting a national trend. read more >
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Drilling Reawakens In Fayetteville Shale
Flywheel Energy Development LLC of Oklahoma City applied for permits to drill three wells in Cleburne County, the first new wells in the region in seven years. read more >
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Parham Pointe Apartments Sell for More Than $20.2M
Highlighting recent million-dollar real estate deals in Little Rock, including apartment complexes, office-warehouses, retail spaces, and a luxury home sale. read more >
Arkansas Nuclear One, Turning 50 Yet Again
Arkansas Nuclear One marks 50 years of commercial power, delivering emissions-free energy, economic impact, and community pride, with operations planned through 2050. read more >
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Pinnacle Valley View Apartments Sell for $4M
A 43-unit apartment project in west Little Rock starts this week’s foursome of million-dollar real estate transactions. read more >
Andrew Parker on Transforming Arkansas’ Workforce Through Be Pro Be Proud
Andrew Parker is the executive director of the Associated Industries of Arkansas Foundation and has led the Be Pro Be Proud Initiative since its launch in 2016. read more >
Vocational Training Gains Ground in Arkansas with Issue 1’s Approval
Mark Moreland believes Issue 1’s passage will boost respect for vocational education, with 90% voter approval allowing lottery funds for technical school scholarships. read more >
Pleasant Ridge & Pleasant Valley Pointe Apartments Sell for $31.7M
West Little Rock apartments lead off this week’s collection of million-dollar real estate transactions and construction contracts. read more >
Downtown Little Rock Hampton Inn & Suites Sells for $11M
Explore Little Rock's latest million-dollar transactions, including hotel sales, luxury homes, and major commercial developments shaping the city's market. read more >
Arturo Towns Appointed Chief People Officer at Central States Inc. (Super Mover)
Towns previously was the chief human resources officer at Foster Farms read more >
The Death of the Cold Call (John Tucker Commentary)
Cold calling on the phone is a waste of time and money. Focus on warming up leads first. read more >
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Bailey Construction Gets $6.88M Contract for Easterseals Remodel
This week's million dollar deals and construction contracts starts with an expansion and remodel to the Easterseals Arkansas campus in west Little Rock. read more >
The LR Port & Jobs (Editorial)
The Port of Little Rock is infrastructure that not only works, but that attracts jobs. read more >
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