Central Arkansas
Land for Hospital Costs $4.27 Million (Real Deals)
Along with a few high-dollar houses, Griffin Coop breaks down the details of the planned hospital in Midtown in this week’s Real Deals.
by Griffin Coop -
Hospital, airport and industrial projects that pushed the total value of Little Rock building permits to $1.28 billion.
Land for Hospital Costs $4.27 Million (Real Deals)
Along with a few high-dollar houses, Griffin Coop breaks down the details of the planned hospital in Midtown in this week's Real Deals. read more >
by Griffin Coop -
Little Rock Construction Rises While Fayetteville Remains Steady
Hospital, airport and industrial projects that pushed the total value of Little Rock building permits to $1.28 billion. read more >
The River Market at a Crossroads: Old Staples Exit as New Concepts Arrive
Is the downtown Little Rock district retreating, or resetting for its next act? It depends on who you ask. read more >
by Griffin Coop -
Argenta Neighborhood Poised for Economic Boom
The North Little Rock district has new hotels, a conference center and art projects on the way, adding to the area's momentum. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Sterling Bank Expands to Central Arkansas
The expansion marks the bank's fourth location in the state and its first foray into central Arkansas. read more >
Carson & Associates Gets $3.9M Contract for Little Rock Micro Home Village
Here's this week's roundup of million-dollar construction deals in central Arkansas. read more >
Central Arkansas Office Vacancies Hold Steady Amid National Surge
Local brokers see modest tenant growth, especially among small firms, legal services and medical providers. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
![Krystal Rivera is a graduate of the Food Jobs Work program. She has been working at Big Orange in midtown Little Rock for the last seven years and as kitchen manager for the last three years. [Karen E. Segrave]](https://arkansasbusiness.wppcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ARBusiness-Food-Jobs-Work-0223_opt-300x194.jpg)
Arkansas Nonprofit Food Jobs Work Readies Workers for Culinary Jobs
Food Jobs Work is helping Arkansans re-enter the workforce with culinary training, soft skills and a second chance at long-term success. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
Little Rock Tourism Bureau Teases Public-Private Partnership for Downtown Venue
The news came during a panel discussion with other regional tourism leaders, who highlighted upcoming projects and the industry's economic impact. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Georgetown Complex Moves in $10.35M Sale (Real Deals)
A 156-unit multifamily project in midtown Little Rock weighed in at $10.35 million. read more >
by George Waldon -
Mountaire Corp. Reclaims Top Spot Among Arkansas’ Largest Private Companies
Nineteen Arkansas-based private companies topped $1 billion in revenue in 2024. That's two more than the previous year. read more >
by Gwen Moritz -
Little Rock Attorney Departs Lion Legal Amid Lawsuit & Fee Dispute
Patrick Benca is now handling his lawsuit over unpaid fees and a concurrent bankruptcy case on his own. read more >
Downtown Little Rock’s AT&T Technology Center Sells for $19.3M
This week’s installment of million-dollar real estate transactions is split between big homes and commercial projects. read more >
Little Rock Woman Sues Chase Bank After $440K Wire Scam Loss
Rebecca Dobbs’ case is one of several by victims who say their banks failed to protect and reimburse them after hackers accessed their accounts. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Gen Z Banks on Digital, Arkansas Banks Seek to Adapt
Arkansas banks are racing to meet Gen Z’s digital-first expectations — offering faster apps, instant deposits, and easy account setups —while still keeping branches nearby for peace of mind. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Hillview Village Sale Closes at $4.3M (Real Deals)
A 56-unit apartment complex in North Little Rock weighed in at $4.3 million. read more >
by George Waldon -
![Beach Abstract Building at 100 Center St. [Google Maps]](https://arkansasbusiness.wppcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250312_085831_opt-scaled-e1743187494602-300x194.jpg)
Beach Abstract Buy Closes at $3.5M (Real Deals)
A 26,326-SF office building in downtown Little Rock tipped the scales at $3.5 million. read more >
by George Waldon -
Ritter Communications Invests $4M in Fiber Infrastructure for Jacksonville
The project, expected to be completed later this year, will provide Jacksonville residents with fiber optic internet. read more >
Dollar General Opens $160M North Little Rock Distribution Center
The state-of-the-art facility will create approximately 300 new jobs at full capacity. read more >
Clinton Center Contributed $4.9B to Central Arkansas Over 20 Years
A report commissioned by the The Little Rock Regional Chamber found that the Clinton Presidential Center has had a significant impact on the central Arkansas economy. read more >
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