Conway
Trust, but Verify (Editorial)
Much remains to be learned about the $1 billion data center planned for Little Rock. read more >
Scott Street Joins Arvest Board of Directors in Conway
Street is CEO of Pediatrics Plus in Conway and currently serves as chairman of the board for Sharp Bancshares, Bank of Cave City and Ouachita Baptist University. read more >
Fortune 100 Company Plans $1B Data Center in Conway
The 300,000-SF facility would be the biggest capital investment in the city's history and require several local infrastructure upgrades. read more >
by Scott Carroll -
Hendrix College Gifted $1M for Scholarship Endowment
The gift, made by Jeff and Katherine Johnson, will fund a need-based scholarship beginning in the fall of 2026. read more >
Rock N’ Roll Sushi Expanding in Arkansas With Four New Locations
Rock N’ Roll Sushi is expanding in Arkansas with four new locations, including Jonesboro, Hot Springs, Fort Smith, and northwest Arkansas. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
Chris Fowler Expands Business with Local Tire & Wheel Chain
Chris Fowler, known for his success in KFC franchising, is now expanding his footprint with the growing Local Tire & Wheel chain and his recent acquisition of Dempsey Bakery in Little Rock. read more >
Colliers Expands to Conway With Hiring of TJ Johnston
The Conway office will be the commercial real estate firm's fourth in Arkansas. read more >
Arkansas’ Cold Storage Industry Heating Up
Major players are dominating the cold storage market nationally, but Arkansas still has plenty of room for local businesses to thrive. read more >
by Marty Cook -
CARTI Expands Conway Presence With New Urology Treatment Center
The new clinic will allow CARTI to deliver on patients’ continued requests for urologic-focused services and trusted care, said Dr. Taylor Moore, a board-certified urologist. read more >
Hideaway Pizza Heads for West Little Rock
An affiliate of the Tulsa-based chain recently bought a 1.5-acre site on the south side of Chenal Parkway at Kanis Road for more than $1.6 million. read more >
Smith Family Funeral Homes Adds Conway Chapel
The growing company now has funeral homes in Arkadelphia, Benton, Glenwood, Hot Springs, Little Rock, North Little Rock, Sherwood, Beebe and Conway. read more >
Conway Awarded $1.5M Grant for Water, Sewer Infrastructure Improvements
Funds will also support manufacturing business growth at the Conway Industrial Park read more >
by Cooper Gant -
Camp Aldersgate Names Ryan Miller as Senior Development Officer (Movers & Shakers)
Miller, the former donors relations manager of the Arkansas Foodbank in Little Rock, was named the 2023 Fundraising Young Professional of the Year by the Arkansas Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. read more >
Riceland Elects 3 New Board Members (Movers & Shakers)
Britt Allmon, Curtis Fox and Cole Hicks have all been elected to the board. read more >
Westrock Officially Opens 570,000-SF Facility in Conway
The state-of-the-art facility is only at 75% capacity, with pre-fitted infrastructure for up to six more packaging lines. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
UCA Establishes College of Science and Engineering
UCA also received accreditation for its engineering physics program. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Discovering Arkansas: Census Bureau Estimates Show Rising Population
More than half of Arkansas’ 75 counties have seen their populations grow since 2020, and the state’s population is growing at close to 2%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Municipal Goals: Arkansas Cities Invest in Youth & Amateur Sports Facilities
Many Arkansas cities are building sports complexes as recreation and economic development hubs. The idea is to maximize revenue from tournaments and daily user fees, and to capitalize on growing sports tourism. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Why Do Banks Fail? Arkansas Execs Offer Some Answers
Johnny Allison, CEO of Centennial Bank of Conway, and Randy Dennis, who leads DD&F, share their thoughts. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
PattiCakes Won’t Reopen After Fire, Owner Pursuing New Project
Owner Patti Stobaugh said the decision to move on from the business after 18 years marked a "very tough day." read more >
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