Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas
2 Promoted at CJRW (Movers & Shakers)
Dalaney Thomas has been elected to the board of directors, and Katherine Vasilos has been named to the CJRW executive committee. read more >
Chelsea O’Kelley Named Communications Director for State Chamber
O'Kelley joins the private, nonprofit organizations from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. read more >
Coolest Thing Made in Arkansas? You Tell Us (Randy Zook Commentary)
Making things is a big deal for all Arkansans, especially those 150,000-plus who work in manufacturing. read more >
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Lawrence Joins State Chamber (Movers & Shakers)
Candice Lawrence has been hired as director of communications for the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas. read more >
Website Provides Employers With Resources for COVID-19 Vaccinations
A partnership involving Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield launches VaccinateArkansas.com, a site for employers to get information and resources about COVID-19 vaccines in Arkansas. read more >
Arkansas Blue Cross Announces ‘Vaccinate The Natural State’ Initiative
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield announces "Vaccinate the Natural State," a statewide initiative that aims to educate Arkansans about the benefits of getting the COVID-19 vaccine and encourage them to get it. read more >
Bill Would Allow S-Corps, Partnerships to Avoid ‘SALT’ Cap on Tax Deductions
Rep. Joe Jett also plans to propose tax forgiveness for pandemic unemployment benefits and a new Tax Fairness Commission to hear state tax disputes. read more >
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Beyond COVID-19: Industries and Leaders Look to Future
Arkansas Business asked industry leaders to share their expectations for 2021, both before and after the coronavirus vaccine is widely available. Here’s what they said. read more >
State Chamber, AIA Announce 2021 Officers
The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Arkansas Inc. announced their 2021 officers and directors last week. read more >
State Chamber, Tax Observers Applaud Governor’s Budget Plan
Proposals laid out in Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s proposed budget, including a temporary income tax break for new residents, drew enthusiastic responses from business leaders and tax attorneys. read more >
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Convention Centers Can’t Wait for Legislative Session
Arkansas’ hospitals and other industries have urgent concerns for the Legislature to address in the regular session that will commence on Jan. 11, but a key piece of the hospitality industry has needs that are more urgent. read more >
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Broadaway Moves Forward at Safe Foods (Movers & Shakers)
Blake Broadaway has been promoted to the newly created role of chief commercial officer at Safe Foods Corp. in North Little Rock. read more >
Council Pushes Passage of Sales Tax (Again)
Keeping northwest Arkansas’ infrastructure projects funded is crucial to the area’s continued growth. That was the familiar refrain heard at the Northwest Arkansas Council’s annual meeting Wednesday. read more >
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Arkansas Unemployment Fund Stable, but Worrisome
The state’s unemployment fund was in the best of shape before the pandemic and is still healthy, but politicians and community leaders are worried it will be depleted by early 2021 if the economy does not bounce back as expected. read more >
Job Law Evolves as Reopening Begins
As COVID-19 has upended the economy and caused more than 100,000 deaths across the country, it also has altered employment law from safety to workers’ compensation issues. read more >
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4 Years in Making, PSC Ruling Pleases the Solar Industry
Net-metering decision, with caveats, keeps credit equal to retail power rate. read more >
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Update: Businesses Urge Hutchinson to Broaden Lawsuit Protections
The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce is pressing Gov. Asa Hutchinson to broaden lawsuit protections for Arkansas companies amid the pandemic. read more >
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Working Together for a Drug-Free Workforce (Commentary)
More than ever, employers face hurdles in creating a ready, drug-free workforce. The opioid and drug epidemic is one of the most serious threats to Arkansas’ economy and the workforce. read more >
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Abernathy: Workforce Improvement the Key to Growing Business in Arkansas
Arkansas must improve its workforce because a skilled labor pool attracts economic development projects, Ted Abernathy said at the annual Arkansas State Chamber/Associated Industries of Arkansas. read more >
Tosha Moss Named City Collector for Jonesboro (Movers & Shakers)
Tosha Moss has been chosen to succeed Becky Sharp as city collector for the city of Jonesboro. read more >
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