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Vocational Training Gains Ground in Arkansas with Issue 1’s ApprovalLock Icon

Mark Moreland believes Issue 1’s passage will boost respect for vocational education, with 90% voter approval allowing lottery funds for technical school scholarships.

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Crystal Bridges Expansion Moves Toward Finish LineLock Icon

The 114,056-SF expansion is two-thirds complete, adding exhibition, education and community spaces. Set for completion in 2026, it aims to enhance art displays and public engagement.

Rogers Revamps Zoning to Foster Mixed-Use Developments and Reduce Urban SprawlLock Icon

Rogers’ new Unified Development Code aims to reduce sprawl, streamline development, and transform the city into a connected, sustainable “vertical city” downtown.

Arkansas Proposes Changes to CPA Licensing Requirements to Address Industry DemandsLock Icon

New rules may be on the horizon, but for now, an aspiring certified public accountant in Arkansas needs 150 hours of college credit. That’s five years of schooling at the normal rate.

Banking & Finance / Construction / Government & Politics

Jeffrey Nielsen Named President & CEO of the Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce (Super Mover)

Nielsen has spent much of his career in local government and the construction industry. read more >

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Agriculture & Poultry / Business Services / Construction

Trading Up: Arkansas Looks to Expand Workforce Training with Lottery-Funded Scholarships

Arkansas voters overwhelmingly approved using lottery funds for vocational scholarships, enhancing workforce development in high-demand trades. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Business Services / Education

CPA Licensing: The Path, the Test and the NumbersLock Icon

Arkansas may adopt a 120-hour CPA licensure path with two years of work experience, aiming to ease barriers and attract more candidates to the profession. read more >

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Retail / Small Business / Tourism

Outdoor Gear Sales Slip in ’23 As Boom Retreats

After a pandemic-driven boom, Arkansas outdoor retailers face slow sales in kayaks, canoes, and big-ticket gear, due to inflation and shifting consumer habits. read more >

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Media & Marketing / Tourism

Crystal Bridges Museum Breaks Attendance Records in 2023Lock Icon

Attendance at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art has fully recovered from the pandemic, says its executive director, Rod Bigelow, with the museum recording its most visitors ever in 2023. read more >

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Industry

Arkansas Transport Sector Sees Signs of Recovery

The freight recession may be easing as industry leaders like J.B. Hunt and ArcBest anticipate recovery, with excess capacity still impacting equilibrium. read more >

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Agriculture & Poultry / Construction / Government & Politics

Trails at Mena Project Gains Preliminary Approval; Delta Heritage Trail on Track for 2025Lock Icon

Two major Arkansas trail projects, the Delta Heritage Trail and the Trails at Mena, are advancing, with plans to enhance biking and outdoor recreation across the state. read more >

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Construction / Government & Politics / Nonprofits

Off-Road Tourism Revving Up Arkansas’ EconomyLock Icon

Off-road tourism in Arkansas hit $90.1M in 2022, fueled by growing ATV/UTV use, with pioneers like Pam Ferguson driving trail development and eco-conscious growth. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Legal / Real Estate

First Security Bank Pursues Foreclosure on Texas Trucking CompanyLock Icon

First Security Bank is seeking to foreclose on a loan to a Texas trucking company that bought $3.8 million worth of property in Springdale in 2022. read more >

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Nonprofits / Retail

Springdale Storage Complex Sells for $4.7M (NWA Real Deals)Lock Icon

Explore recent real estate transactions in Northwest Arkansas, including self-storage, church, apartments, warehouses, and office spaces sold for millions. read more >

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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 >

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Industry / Media & Marketing

Arkansas Problem Gambling Council Seeks Increased Funding as Calls for Help Surge

This year, the number of calls to the nonprofit hotline, 1-800-Gambler, is expected to be up 5% from last year’s total of about 7,000 calls, said Vena Schexnayder, founder of the organization. The nearly 7,000 calls the APGC received in 2023 was an increase of 22% from 2022. read more >

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Agriculture & Poultry / Public Companies

Tyson Foods Swings to Profitability in Q4 as Chicken and Beef Sales Rise

The results beat Wall Street expectations. Shares of the company jumped 9% Tuesday morning. read more >

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