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7 Brew Appoints Nick Chavez as First Chief Marketing Officer

7 Brew has appointed Nick Chavez as its first chief marketing officer, with plans for brand development, nationwide expansion and loyalty program growth.

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Northwest Arkansas Council Names Stefanie Pawluk as Executive Director of Health Care Transformation

The former Heartland Whole Health Institute policy director will lead implementation of Vision 2030, focusing on improving regional health care access, reducing outmigration for specialty care and advancing value-based care initiatives.

Arkansas Man Gets 16 Years in Prison for $16M Scheme to Defraud Pandemic Loan Programs

Tyler Keith Andrews of Russellville prepared and submitted dozens of fraudulent applications for the Paycheck Protection Program and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, authorities said.

Lori Ross Named Founding Executive Director at the Doula Alliance of Arkansas (Movers & Shakers)

Lori Ross leads Doula Alliance efforts; Dr. Khan and Dr. Vankawala join Baptist Health; Lorie Tudor earns AGC honor; J.C. Hendrix hired at First Community Bank.

Construction / Education / Media & Marketing

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. read more >

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Construction / Government & Politics / Real Estate

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. read more >

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Media & Marketing

Arkansas Sportswriter Bob Holt Dies at 65 After Postgame Collapse

Holt covered the Razorbacks for 43 years. Known for his dedication and passion, he was an esteemed figure in SEC sports journalism. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Education / Health Care

Arvest Foundation Gives $102K to Organizations in Central Arkansas

The funds support organizations that are "actively working to create positive change for others," the foundation said in a news release. read more >

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Construction / Government & Politics / Tourism

ARDOT Awards $19.2M for Recreational Trails and Alternative Transportation Projects

A total of 65 projects around the state were awarded funds. read more >

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Government & Politics / Real Estate / Transportation

Jared Wiley Named Next ARDOT Director; Philip Taldo Named Highway Commission Chair

Wiley is currently the department's chief engineer for preconstruction. He's been with ARDOT since 2005. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Government & Politics / Retail

State Tax Revenue Rises 8.3% in November

The increase was driven by higher-than-expected returns in individual and corporate income taxes, coupled with lower-than-anticipated refund claims. read more >

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Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance / Business Services

Arkansas Business Names Finalists for Business of the Year Awards

The annual Legacy of Leadership award will be presented to Charles Nahbolz, chairman emeritus of Nabholz Corp. of Conway. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Government & Politics / Public Companies

Walmart’s Warning (Editorial)

Businesspeople need to prepare for potentially higher prices and supply chain disruptions. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Education / Government & Politics

Chambers Bank Senior VP Dan Broyles to Retire After 24 Years (Movers & Shakers)

Broyles began working for Chambers Bank in 2000 as a business development officer and has served in his current position since 2002. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Business Services / Education

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. read more >

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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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Business Services / Retail

Nuqleous Acquires Software Firm Interactive Edge

The acquisition aims to help Bentonville-based Nuqleous' customers increase productivity and reduce time spent on manual reporting tasks. read more >

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A Walmart location in San Jose, California. The Bentonville-based retail giant has launched the Walmart Healthcare Research Institute SM to add clinical trials to its health care portfolio. 
Public Companies / Retail

Walmart Becomes Latest and Biggest Company to Roll Back Its DEI Policies

The changes are sweeping and include everything from not renewing a commitment to a racial equity center to ending priority treatment for certain suppliers. 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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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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Real Estate Tanger Buys The Promenade at Chenal in $73M Cash Deal
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Spotlight New Arkansas Rail Plan Aims to Boost Freight, Passenger Services by 2025Lock Icon
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Whispers Dillard’s Announces Special Dividend, Marking Largest Payout in Company HistoryLock Icon
Cover Story Crystal Bridges Expansion Moves Toward Finish LineLock Icon
Cover Story Rogers Revamps Zoning to Foster Mixed-Use Developments and Reduce Urban SprawlLock Icon
Arkansas Business Arkansas Sportswriter Bob Holt Dies at 65 After Postgame Collapse
Retail Goodwill Plans 20,000-SF Retail Center in West Little Rock
Technology & Telecom Uniti-Windstream Merger Could Close Early, CFO Says