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PAM Transport CEO Joe Vitiritto’s Compensation Falls 31%
The Tontitown trucking company posted a loss of $31.8 million in 2024.
In his new role, he will oversee the company’s strategic growth, finances and operations.
This week’s Movers & Shakers highlights key promotions, new hires, and board appointments across Arkansas in banking, health care, law, and more.
Congress doesn’t seem to want to change what it can, but other countries will.
PAM Transport CEO Joe Vitiritto’s Compensation Falls 31%
The Tontitown trucking company posted a loss of $31.8 million in 2024. read more >
BJ Matthews Named CEO of Little Rock Realtors Association
He replaces Stacy Hamilton, who is moving on from the role after slightly more than a year. read more >
J.B. Hunt Reports Mixed Q1 With Record Intermodal Volume, Lower Profits
Higher costs for insurance, group medical care, and equipment and maintenance weighed on the company's net income. read more >
Montrose Environmental Wins $3M Contract for Emissions Monitoring
Under the deal, Montrose will deploy its resources across three U.S. states and generate data to help the client optimize its regulatory reporting. read more >
Getting the IRS on the Phone is More Difficult This Tax Filing Season
The problem is only expected to get worse after thousands of probationary workers were laid off earlier this year. read more >
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Venture Center’s Five-Year Economic Impact Measured at $62.3M
An analysis found that the organization's accelerator programs contributed significantly to private funding and job creation in the state. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Arkansas Research Alliance Awards $1.86M to Boost Statewide Innovation
Twenty-five research projects will receive a total of $1.85 million to address key growth areas in Arkansas' economy. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Aaron Duvall Named UA Little Rock Workforce Development Director
A former career and technical education director, Duvall will work to strengthen UA Little Rock's industry partnerships and workforce development programs. read more >
Small & Associates Rebrands as Small Wealth Management
Company branding now features a knight chess piece. The new look is meant to reflect the firm's "strength and strategic approach" that it brings to wealth management. read more >
Acxiom Cuts 3.5% of Workforce, Consolidates Leadership With Sister Firms
About 130 employees were laid off, most of them remote workers, global operations staff and employees with duplicative roles. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Westrock Coffee’s Q4 Losses Widen as Conway Facility Ramps Up
The coffee, tea and extracts company posted a net loss of $24.6 million, compared to $20.1 million in the same quarter a year ago. read more >
Startup Junkie Foundation Launches Neurodiversity Workforce Study
The project will gather insights from employers, neurotypical employees and neurodiverse employees to study the neurodiverse workforce in northwest Arkansas. read more >
Insurance Agencies The River Co. and Rogers Insurance to Merge and Rebrand
The new company, known as ANKR, would be one of the largest insurance firms in Arkansas by employee count. read more >
by Scott Carroll -
Inuvo Reports Record Revenue, $141K Profit in Q4
Little Rock's Inuvo Inc. achieved its first quarterly profit in years, reporting Q4 income of $141,000 versus a $2.4 million loss a year earlier. read more >
Montrose Environmental Shares Soar 33% on Record Q4 Revenue
The company is projecting solid revenue growth in 2025 despite concerns in the environmental services industry about Trump administration policies. read more >
Corporate Transparency Act Reinstated With March 21 Filing Deadline
While enforcement can now proceed, Congress is considering bills to either extend the reporting deadline to 2026 or repeal the act entirely. read more >
Bentonville Cybersecurity Startup Bastazo Raises $1M, Plans Early 2025 Product Launch
The company is in growth mode after completing a highly selective accelerator and residency program in San Francisco. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Arkansas Flexes Regulatory Power With Enforcement Actions Against Financial Giants
The Arkansas Securities Department kicked off 2025 with four major national enforcement actions totaling more than $200 million in settlements. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Zenwork and Social Security Administration Reach Agreement to Restore E-Filing Access
The Fayetteville tax software firm sued the agency last week, alleging that its access was suspended without explanation and without an opportunity to appeal the move. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Be Pro Be Proud Expands Leadership Team
Be Pro Be Proud has expanded its leadership team with a new business development manager, marketing manager, special events manager and state director for Alabama. read more >
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