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Stone Bank Marks Opening of New Headquarters in Little Rock
The bank held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of a year-long, $8 million remodeling of the three-story, 39,000-SF building.
The 100-megawatt array on 1,000 acres is expected to power 20,000 homes by 2026.
As Arkansas’ solar era shifts, Entegrity powers homes in Fort Smith with a nearly 1-megawatt array, cutting energy costs for elderly and disabled residents in affordable housing.
First Security Bank names Matthew Boyd as Cabot market president; key hires and promotions across health care, law, nonprofits, and more in Arkansas industries.
Stone Bank Marks Opening of New Headquarters in Little Rock
The bank held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of a year-long, $8 million remodeling of the three-story, 39,000-SF building. read more >
Walmart to Unveil New 350-Acre Headquarters in Bentonville
The multibillion-dollar project "establishes a new standard for corporate headquarters," Walmart said. read more >
E.C. Barton Plans Six New Locations in 2025
The new stores will be located in "highly coveted" markets, company President Mark Biggers said. read more >
Industrial Gas Producer Messer Plans $70M Facility in Berryville
The company plans to build an air separation unit, which is designed for the production of oxygen, nitrogen and argon in liquid or gaseous form from atmospheric air. read more >
Fort Smith Awarded Nearly $25M to Expand Pedestrian Pathways
The Bass Reeves Legacy Loop Greenway Initiative is a 14-mile loop that will connect a number of Fort Smith landmarks, parks, greenspaces and neighborhoods. read more >
TCW Invests $8M to Connect Magnolia With Fiber Internet
The company plans to bring high-speed fiber internet service to all homes and businesses in Magnolia by the end of the year. read more >
Northeast Arkansas Looks to Workforce Collaboration to Support Steel Industry’s Growth
Companies and colleges in northeast Arkansas are joining forces to tackle workforce shortages through innovative partnerships. The steel industry's growth has only accelerated the need for a larger labor force and skilled workers. read more >
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Northwest Arkansas Gets $25M Grant for Highway 112 Improvements
The grant supports projects designed to improve safety, reduce travel times and expand transportation options along a 17.5-mile stretch of the highway. read more >
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Arkansas and Little Rock Awarded Nearly $80M in Storm Recovery Grants
The funds will be used to rebuild homes, repair infrastructure and provide assistance to small businesses. read more >
Corrugated Specialties Announces Sale to Marcus Slavens
Marcus Slavens, president of Fort Smith-based Corrugated Specialties since 2017, has purchased the custom packaging company from the Henson family. read more >
David Dodge Steps Down as President of Paramount Metal Systems
Dodge will hold the title of president emeritus and move to a consulting role as the company transitions to a new management team. read more >
2024 Miracle Ball Exceeds $1M Goal for Arkansas Children’s Hospital Expansion
The 19th annual Miracle Ball raised more than $1 million to support the hospital's $318 million expansion project. read more >
Trump Pledges Expedited Federal Permits — But There Are Hurdles
President-elect Donald Trump is promising expedited permits for projects worth more than $1 billion, but the idea is likely to run into regulatory and legislative hurdles. read more >
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State Awards $10M in Site Development Grants
Organizations and municipalities across the state received funds to help prepare industrial sites for economic development projects. read more >
ARDOT Awards $19.2M for Recreational Trails and Alternative Transportation Projects
A total of 65 projects around the state were awarded funds. read more >
Goodwill Plans 20,000-SF Retail Center in West Little Rock
The flagship project at 610 Kirk Rd. is expected to cost $4 million-$6 million and create 30-50 jobs. read more >
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Lennar Corp. to Acquire Rausch Coleman Homes of Fayetteville
Rausch Coleman was founded more than 65 years ago by Ernest "Buddy" Coleman. His grandson, John R. Rausch, is chair and CEO of the company. read more >
Timber Giant Weyerhaeuser Plans $500M Facility in South Arkansas
The project is expected to create 200 jobs in the region and expand Weyerhaeuser’s engineered wood products capacity by about 10 million cubic feet annually. read more >
UAPB Gets $3M for New Health and Wellness Center
The $36 million facility is being funded through a combination of bonds, Title III funds and a dedicated student fee. read more >
Disaster Risk & the Rise In Home Insurance Premiums
Average property insurance premiums have risen by more than 30% since 2020, the National Bureau of Economic Research said in an Oct. 1 report. It also noted that the increases […] read more >
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