As the federal government began to figure out how to prop up the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic, Southern Bancorp not only had a voice at the table, it didn't falter in its mission to support small, minority- and women-owned businesses in underserved communities.
Looking to enjoy the finer things in life without breaking the bank? You've come to the right place — the purchasing power in Little Rock is like no other. From dining to shopping to buying a home, life in Little Rock is one you can afford and enjoy.
It's almost an obligation to spend time outside. There are more than just a few ways to explore the great outdoors around Little Rock.
The Little Rock Region features a diverse and vital economy that provides an environment where businesses of all types can grow and thrive.
Land and utilities converge to give the region an ideal intermodal network, near the country's geographic and population centers.
Here's how Little Rock businesses evolved, stepped up and succeeded during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Several local hospitals are internationally known for their accomplishments in not only care, but also research.
The state and national numbers have been daunting, but the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has continued to fight the good fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, community leaders in Little Rock joined forces to produce thousands of face shields for frontline workers battling the outbreak in Central Arkansas.
In March, Rock Town Distillery joined several other distilleries throughout the U.S. using their own equipment and supplies to make hand sanitizer as surges in demand were leading to shortages in the stores.
Arkansas is a state of fiercely generous residents and is among the top 10 states in regards to charitable giving.
With the presence of the Little Rock Tech Park, The Venture Center, FIS FinTech Accelerator program and the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, among other assets, the Little Rock Region is becoming known and respected in the startups/innovation sector.
Entrepreneurship gets honorific boost at The Venture Center.
Little Rock not only offers but promotes a lifetime of learning. From innovative, public pre-K for all to graduate offerings unique to the planet, the region values education and economic development as inseparable.
Devising the tools, methods and policies for promoting good behaviors on the web while marginalizing the bad actors is a serious challenge facing Arkansas, the nation and the international community.
Little Rock is the capital of Arkansas and the global brand of a 12-county region home to more than 1 million people living within a 50-mile radius of downtown.
Arkansas' performance-based incentives are nationally competitive and easy to use. The City of Little Rock has also funded performance-based incentives to complement those of the state. The chamber, in partnership with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission and city, focuses on a business' specific needs and designs a tailored incentive package unique to that business.
From City Hall to the halls of Congress, the Little Rock Regional Chamber is the voice of business for the region at all levels of government. Ensuring that business interests are protected and served in public policy, the Chamber is the private sector's leader in education, public safety, transportation and infrastructure.
Tori B. Jones grew up in Indianapolis and attended Emory University in Atlanta before family drew her to Arkansas.
Austin Paul grew up across the Arkansas River in North Little Rock and moved to Little Rock after graduating from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville.
Born in Bangladesh, Tusty ten Bensel moved with her family to New York City and eventually landed in the Natural State.
Nora Hellmers grew up in Austin, Texas, and moved to Little Rock to play soccer at UA Little Rock.
When Chelsea Boozer landed in Little Rock, she was captivated by the “live, work, play atmosphere” of her adopted town.
