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Central Arkansas

Citizens Bank Promotes Josh Baker to City President for Little Rock

Baker will lead the Hot Springs and Little Rock markets, and supervise lending in the central Arkansas region.

Modular Construction Stacks Up in ArkansasLock Icon

Bryan Hawks, owner of Hawks Homes in Bryant and Conway, stands in front of a 3,500-SF modular home at the company’s Conway location. [Jason Burt]

Modular design is revolutionizing both commercial real estate and affordable housing, offering cost-effective, efficient solutions with the potential to transform Arkansas’ development landscape.

Antoine Lucas Named Executive VP & COO of Southwest Power Pool (Super Mover)

Lucas will succeed current COO Lanny Nickell, who was named as the organization’s new president and CEO effective April 1.

CTEH Responds to Growing Demand in Wildfire Recovery & ToxicologyLock Icon

Wildfire response and recovery is a growing focus at CTEH, the disaster and environmental consultancy based in North Little Rock. [PHOTO PROVIDED]

CTEH, a North Little Rock disaster recovery firm, is expanding its operations and diversifying into new markets, including wildfire recovery and data-driven solutions.

Darren and Kelly Brown, the married owners of Arkansas Air Flow, discovered that their former bookkeeper and employee, Amy Trammell, embezzled from their business over six years.[Karen E. Segrave]
Banking & Finance / Business Services / Legal

Arkansas Air Flow Overcomes $1.8M Theft, Rebounds BusinessLock Icon

Arkansas Air Flow faced a $1.8 million setback after an employee’s embezzlement; however, the company has since recovered, increasing revenue by 52% and expanding its workforce. read more >
Governors Park Apartments at 7820 Capitol Ave. in Little Rock. [Google Maps]
Construction / Real Estate / Retail

Governors Park Sale Checks In at $12.9M (Real Deals)Lock Icon

A 154-unit apartment complex in midtown Little Rock tipped the scales at $12.9 million. read more >
Banking & Finance / Education / Energy

Anstaff Bank, UAMS, Arkansas Spine & Pain Announce Leadership Changes (Movers & Shakers)

Several professionals and organizations across banking, law, healthcare, and technology have recently been recognized for their contributions in Arkansas. read more >
Construction / Energy / Government & Politics

Trump Administration Order Halts $15M in Arkansas EV Infrastructure Projects

The state also closed its requests for proposals as $54.1 million in federal funding hangs in the balance. read more >
Education / Government & Politics / Technology

Banning Phones in School (Editorial)

We support the governor’s proposal to ban student cellphone use in the state’s schools. read more >
Banking & Finance / Education / Energy

Leadership Appointments at Farmers Bank & Trust, Arkansas Capital Corp. & More (Movers & Shakers)

This week’s business moves highlight key leadership changes across various sectors in Arkansas. read more >
The Arlington Hotel & Spa in Hot Springs
Government & Politics / Media & Marketing / Restaurants & Food

Hot Springs Reveals Top 5 Restaurants & Hotels in 2024Lock Icon

Arkansas law blocks cities from sharing local-option tax data, but Visit Hot Springs reveals its top five restaurants and hotels for 2024—minus the dollars. read more >
Restaurants & Food / Small Business

Dempsey Bakery Finds New Owners, Plans for Franchising Under Fowler FamilyLock Icon

Family, food and franchising were core ingredients in the recent sale of Dempsey Bakery, Little Rock’s specialist in “allergy-friendly” foods. read more >
Uniti Group Inc. headquarters in Little Rock. The Uniti-Windstream merger was valued at $13.4 billion. [Emma Mayes]
Banking & Finance / Business Services / Health Care

Big Deals in Arkansas Up 30% In ValueLock Icon

This year’s list includes not only acquisitions but also major investments, reflecting the growing role of private equity in the state. read more >
Real Estate

Andrea Alford Appointed CEO of the Arkansas Realtors Association (Super Mover)

Before joining the ARA, Alford spent 15 years at the Arkansas Real Estate Commission. read more >
Legal / Small Business

American Leak Detection Franchise Owner Battles Parent Company Over Failed $70M SaleLock Icon

North Little Rock franchise owner Matthew Hill accused parent company Water Intelligence of London of buying individual franchises and operating them as corporate entities so the company doesn’t have to share revenue. read more >
Parham Pointe Apartments at 1500 Parham Pointe Drive in Little Rock. [Google Maps]
Business Services / Construction / Real Estate

Parham Pointe Sale Tops $20M (Real Deals)Lock Icon

The buyer is Caisson Parham Owner LLC, an affiliate of Fayetteville’s Caisson Capital Partners. read more >
Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance / Business Services

Candace Doby & Michelle Anne Johnson to Headline Soirée Women’s Leadership Symposium 2025

New for the 2025 symposium is the option to add on a 90-minute workshop that will take place after the core event, an opportunity for attendees to dive deeper into subject matter and connect with peers. read more >
Media & Marketing / Nonprofits

Little Rock Public Radio Names Grace Zafasi as Director of Development

She'll oversee fundraising, underwriting, and membership services for KUAR and KLRE. read more >
Construction / Energy / Nonprofits

Tandem Industrial Buy Surpasses $6.3M (Real Deals)Lock Icon

Two properties in west Little Rock occupied by Handling Systems & Conveyors sold in separate transactions totaling $6.33 million. read more >
Christina Drale, UALR chancellor: “Emily has a deep understanding of public service and strategic collaboration that will benefit the entire UA Little Rock community.” [PHOTO provided]
Education

Emily Cox Named Vice Chancellor of University Affairs at UA Little Rock (Super Mover)

Cox replaces Joni Lee, who retired from UALR in December. read more >
Rendering of the Windgate Artspace Campus under construction in Little Rock. [Photo provided by Artspace Projects]
Construction / Investments / Nonprofits

Major Donors Back $36M Artspace Windgate Campus in Downtown Little RockLock Icon

The project is envisioned as a 94,000-SF, four-story building with 60 residential units for artists and their families in Little Rock's East Village. read more >
Banking & Finance / Education / Energy

Arrows Up … and Down (Editorial)

The state has seen some positive economic developments, and some negative legal ones. read more >
Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance / Construction

Promotions at HoganTaylor, Farmers & Merchants Bank, Baptist Health & More (Movers & Shakers)

Promotions and leadership changes span industries in Arkansas, from accounting and banking to healthcare and utilities. read more >
Construction / Real Estate / Restaurants & Food

Rosehill Construction to Build Little Rock Storage Facility for $7.1MLock Icon

A self-storage project in Little Rock begins this week’s roster of million-dollar real estate transactions and construction contracts. read more >