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UAMS Study to Address Maternal, Infant Deaths with $2.4M Federal Grant
The collaborative effort will be led by BioVentures LLC at UAMS, and includes key partnerships with the UAMS Institute for Digital Health & Innovation and the UAMS Division for Academic Pathways and Workforce Partnerships.
US Retail Sales Ticked Up Last Month In Sign of Ongoing Consumer Resilience
The data indicate that consumers are still able and willing to spend more despite the cumulative impact of three years of excess inflation and the higher interest rates intended to combat those rising prices.
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Will The Federal Reserve Cut Interest Rates Fast Enough to Deliver a ‘Soft Landing’?
Many economists would like to see the Fed announce a half-point rate cut this week, in part because they think the officials should have begun cutting rates at their previous meeting in July.
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Despite Falling Sales, Envirotech Narrows Losses in Q2
The electric vehicle company reported lower expenses across multiple categories under an initiative to conserve spending.
Arkansas Real Estate Mogul John Bailey Backs Wisconsin Recall Effort
The speaker of Wisconsin’s house of representatives clearly has a well-heeled opponent in Arkansas.
Unlocking the Inbox: Crafting Killer Email Subject Lines That Demand Attention
In the world of digital marketing, emails are one of the most powerful tools at your disposal. They’re direct, personal and have the potential to drive significant engagement—if done right.
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Joseph Blake Smith Denies $624K Loan Signature in SQRL Bankruptcy Hearing
The court proceedings surrounding Joseph Blake Smith’s insolvent SQRL convenience store chain took another twist last month when Smith testified that he didn’t sign paperwork associated with a $624,000 loan.
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Little Rock’s hDrop Transforms Athletic Performance with Innovation
What started as a college capstone project for hDrop Technologies co-founder and CEO Adria Abella has become an innovative technology company with NFL teams and the U.S. Navy as clients.
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‘Praiseworthy Purposes’ (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
Our efforts to shine a light on the judiciary’s disciplinary body has us entangled in a lawsuit.
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K-8 Academy Awards $3M Contract to Build Athletic Facilities
This week’s selection of million-dollar construction contracts and real estate deals launches with a school sports facility.
The Economic Upsides of Early Detection (Dr. Kathryn Kennedy Commentary)
The integral connection between health and work performance may be why employees are encouraged or even incentivized to adopt proactive measures to reduce their risk of illnesses and diseases.
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Arkansas Solar Industry Braces for Major Shift Under New Net-Metering Rules
After Sept. 30, the state’s rules for utility credits on newly interconnected solar-power systems will change. Credits will fall to about four-tenths of what existing system owners receive, and new restrictions will also go into effect.
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OrthoArkansas Accused of Overbilling by Former Surgeon
Dr. Wayne L. Bruffett, who left the practice in June 2023, alleged in a lawsuit filed in Pulaski County Circuit Court that OrthoArkansas retaliated against him and created a “hostile environment in which it was impossible for him to continue his employment.”
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Musselman’s Fayetteville Home Sells for $2.5M
The 8,000-SF home went up for sale (originally for $3.75 million) in April shortly after Musselman was hired by the University of Southern California.
Attracting the Best for Entry-Level Roles (Sabrina Starling on Small Business)
Communicating advancement opportunities is a valuable hiring tool for hard-to-fill entry-level positions.
Skyline Report at 20: Strong Real Estate Trends Continue in Northwest Arkansas
There’s a high percentage of newly constructed homes and multifamily units being built and absorbed in the region, but affordability remains a major concern.
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Treasury Proposes Rule to Prevent Large Corporations From Evading Income Taxes
Without the rule, Treasury estimates that the largest 100 companies would pay just 2.6% of their profits in taxes, including 25 that would pay no taxes at all.
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SoMa Apartment Complex Sells for $2.4M
The all-brick, gated property known as the South Village Apartments at Quapaw consists of 16 units totaling 18,340 SF.
UAMS Receives $5M to Reduce Infant Mortality Rates
The federal funds will allow UAMS to supply resources to every birthing hospital in the state and reach out directly to postpartum mothers to steer them to the appropriate help they may need.
Hybar Adds Houston-Based Quanta Services to List of Investors
Quanta said the transaction supports its goal of ensuring domestically-produced, sustainable materials for its projects at cost-effective prices.
Montrose Environmental Acquires Origins Laboratory of Denver
Origins, which specializes in testing water, soil and air for contaminants, will be integrated into Montrose’s measurement and analysis segment.
Elopak Expands Plans for Little Rock Port Facility, Invests Additional $25M
The packaging manufacturer announced that it will add a second production line at the facility to meet strong demand.
A-State Veterinary School Gets $534K Pledge From The Kays Foundation
The endowment directs that the funds be used for unbudgeted materials necessary for instructional purposes.
Arkansas Business Files Motion to Intervene in Supreme Court Justice’s FOIA Lawsuit
Associate Justice Courtney Rae Hudson obtained an injunction blocking the release of her emails and other records last week.
US Inflation Reaches a 3-year Low as Federal Reserve Prepares to Cut Interest Rates
A key reason for last month’s drop in overall inflation was the third drop in gas prices in the past four months: Average gas prices fell 0.6% from July to August and are down 10.6% from a year ago.
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Americans’ Inflation-Adjusted Incomes Rebounded to Pre-Pandemic Levels Last Year
The jump in incomes reflects solid job creation last year, which helped reduce the unemployment rate to a half-century low of 3.4% in April 2023.
by Associated Press -