Inuvo Reports Wider Losses in Q4, Touts AI Advancements
CEO Richard Howe said major improvements to the marketing tech firm's IntentKey platform, which he compared to ChatGPT, are coming soon. read more >
In Billing Suit, Judges Bar Summit From Cutting Off Gas
The restraining order also prevents Summit from assessing late fees on customers. read more >
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ArcBest Announces Executive Pay, Fires 2 Former MoLo Execs
The dismissals of Andrew Silver and Matt Vogrich weren’t the only leadership changes. read more >
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Ritter Builds Out Fiber to Ripley, Tennessee
The broadband fiber, telecom, cloud and data center services company now serves 123 communities and 47,000 customers. read more >
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A Co-op Leader Sees Problems Down Line
High fuel costs, government regulation and shutdowns of fossil-fuel generation plants are strangling the electric cooperatives’ ability to supply affordable and dependable power to 1.2 million cooperative members in Arkansas. read more >
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J.B. Hunt Announces 2023 Executive Raises
The raises for CEO John Roberts III, President Shelley Simpson and others come after profit increased 27% in 2022. read more >
Simmons Posts Record Revenue, Lower Profit in 2022
The bank reported slowing activity in its commercial loan pipeline, which it attributed to "softening prospects of economic growth." read more >
After $30M Merger, Abaca Says Mission Remains the Same
In the weeks after Arkansas cannabis financial firm Abaca was acquired for that amount by Colorado’s SHF Holdings Inc. late last year, Abaca co-founder Dan Roda says in some ways, very little. read more >
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Murphy USA Donates $25M to its Charitable Foundation
The foundation funds the company’s matching gifts, including its annual United Way campaign, in addition to all other charities that Murphy USA employees choose to support. read more >
Gonzalo Gebara Named CEO of Walmart Canada
Gebara, who is currently the CEO of Walmart Chile, joined the company in 2000. read more >
Tyson Foods CEO Donnie King Tops $12 Million in Pay
King was the second-highest paid executive, trailing only company chairman John H. Tyson by slightly less than $20,000. read more >
Bob Fehlman Named Next CEO of Simmons Bank
Current CEO George Makris Jr. will shift to a role as full-time chairman in the new year. read more >
ArcBest CFO David Cobb to Retire in 2023
Cobb has been the CFO at ArcBest since 2015 after joining the company in 2006 as controller. read more >
Alcoa Community Federal Credit Union Expands to 4 New Counties
The not-for-profit financial institution also said it has plans to open additional locations in 2023. read more >
Little Rock Digital Firm Few Acquires Perch, a Similar Agency
CEO Zack Hill said Few acquired Perch in its continuing focus on growth, talent, company culture and services. read more >
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Inuvo Reports Wider Losses, Modest Revenue Growth in Q3
Revenue for its ValidClick platform declined in part due to a dispute with a "well-known advertising platform." read more >
Westrock Announces Extra $90M for Conway Plant With Q3 Results
The company also reported the acquisition of California-based Kohana Coffee LLC, a move that will help it develop and distribute ready-to-drink products. read more >
Diving Into Ed Tech: The Forrest Gump of Arkansas Finds His Path
Harvey Hughes, a computer system programmer-turned-pilot-turned-entrepreneur, found his calling building programs for educators like those who saved him from dropout risks in high school and financial need in college. read more >
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Harvey Hughes, ‘Mr. Sam’ and Ol’ Roy
Harvey Hughes has stories to tell on just about all his workplaces and colleagues over the years, but his favorites involve Walmart founder and Arkansas business legend Sam Walton. read more >
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Donny Rogers Named Head of Arvest Wealth Investment Services
Rogers will replace Calvin Jarrett, who is retiring in early 2023 after more than 35 years with Arvest. read more >
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