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Ecological Design Group Names Danny Collins as Director of Experience (Super Mover)
In this role, he will work to strengthen the company’s offering of integrated design, engineering and experiential programming.
Notable moves include Amy Brown joining Washington Regional and Eric Movassaghi stepping into the CFO role at Encore Bank.
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’ new Unified Development Code aims to reduce sprawl, streamline development, and transform the city into a connected, sustainable “vertical city” downtown.
Chris East of Cromwell Architects Engineers on AI, Design-Build and the Future of Building Design
Arkansas architect and industry expert Chris East explains that "architects focus not just on buildings, but also the spaces in between and the relationship with the person experiencing it." read more >
HFA Architecture + Engineering Enters Science & Tech Sector With Acquisition of Boston Firm
It's the second acquisition the company has announced in the past three months. read more >
Nick Wille Joins HFA Architecture + Engineering as CFO
He joins HFA from general contractor EDC of Midlothian, Virginia, where he held the same role read more >
New Hires & Promotions at Arvest, Henderson Engineers, UAMS (Movers & Shakers)
See who’s making career moves this week in Arkansas with new hires, promotions and board appointments across multiple industries. read more >
HFA Architecture + Engineering Acquires Baltimore Architecture Firm
HFA said the purchase of Chesapeake Design Group, Architects Inc. deepens support for key accounts in the restaurant and commercial sectors. read more >
Cushman & Wakefield Sage Partners Announces New Hires (Movers & Shakers)
Brad Freeman has been hired as managing director of property management and Sara Whitlock has been hired as director of lease administration. read more >
Arvest Bank Promotes Keith Bowles to Sales Manager for Benton County (Movers & Shakers)
Bowles replaces Amy Morbeck, who was promoted to chief product and innovation officer in June. read more >
Heartland Forward Names J.T. Geren as New Director of Strategic Communications (Movers & Shakers)
Geren previously led communications and marketing for Runway Group, a Bentonville-based holding company for Tom Walton and Steuart Walton’s investments in outdoor recreation, hospitality, aviation and real estate. read more >
2 Hired at Cromwell Architects Engineers (Movers & Shakers)
Brian Anderson & Jacinda “JJ” Isbell were announced as new hires. read more >
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith’s $186M Expansion to Open in 2025
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith recently held a topping-out ceremony for its emergency room and intensive care expansion project, a project whose costs have grown by $24 million. read more >
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Robert Birch Hired as Economic Development Director for the City of Jacksonville (Movers & Shakers)
He previously was director of business development for the city of North Little Rock. read more >
Polk Stanley Wilcox Announces 5 Promotions (Movers & Shakers)
The promotions are across the Little Rock and Fayetteville offices. read more >
105 Years of Studio 6 Architects with President Shannon Reith
Shannon Reith, born and raised in Fort Smith, joined Studio 6 immediately after graduation when the firm was known as Laser Guest Hendrix & Reddick. read more >
Building on the Bayou: Wetlands Meld with Homesites at Devoe Bend
Developer and civil engineer Eric Holloway estimates that 1,000 homesites in the area have gone through planning approval by the cities of Maumelle and North Little Rock since White Oak Crossing bridged the bayou and connected with its namesake interstate interchange. read more >
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Russell Fason Named CEO of WER Architects (Super Mover)
He has been a partner at the firm since 2015 and has more than 20 years of experience in architecture. read more >
Marlon Blackwell Designs US Embassy in the Central African Republic
Blackwell, the principal at Marlon Blackwell Architects, has been working on the project for a couple of years. read more >
Anna Beth Gorman Selected for Presidential Leadership Scholars Program (Movers & Shakers)
Gorman is CEO of the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas in Little Rock. read more >
Michael Hoggard Named CFO at Generations Bank (Movers & Shakers)
He has more than 40 years of community banking experience. read more >
Therapeutic Focus of West Memphis Quickly Fills 2,500 SF
Therapeutic Focus of West Memphis held a grand opening for its 2,500-SF clinic last month, and it’s already running out of space. read more >
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Arkansas Contractors Forecast Trends, Concerns
Business remains good for Arkansas’ commercial contractors, but high interest rates and costs cause concern. read more >
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