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An angled photo of the Regions Center in Little Rock, a 30-story skyscraper with a grid of windows on every side.
Construction / Real Estate

New Owner Says ‘No Limit’ to Incentives for Regions Center TenantsLock Icon

Woodcrest Capital says the plan is simple: revive a "fairly dead" building and nearly double occupancy from 44% to 90% or more. read more >
Energy / Government & Politics / Nonprofits

Clinton Foundation Leads $30M Sustainable Energy District in Little RockLock Icon

The Clinton Presidential Library, the former Heifer International headquarters and up to a dozen city-owned structures expect to be sharing efficient and environmentally sustainable heating and cooling by 2028. read more >
Real Estate

Developers Exit Downtown Little Rock Apartments After Two DecadesLock Icon

Along with Gracie Mansion, another downtown property was also sold by the same developers. read more >
Restaurants & Food / Retail / Small Business

How Little Rock’s 2nd Friday Art Night Turns Culture Into Commerce

What started as a monthly art crawl 20 years ago has become a cornerstone of Little Rock’s small business ecosystem. read more >
Business Services / Insurance / Media & Marketing

A View From the Office (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

As hybrid work continues to grow, we must look for creative ways to foster connection. read more >
Small Business

Downtown Little Rock to Get a Sweet AdditionLock Icon

A Philadelphia-based chain looks to be moving into the former Barakat Bespoke space in the River Market. read more >
The 40-story Simmons Tower in downtown Little Rock is the tallest building in Arkansas.
Business Services / Energy

Entergy Arkansas Expands In-Office Requirements for Hybrid StaffLock Icon

Entergy Arkansas increased in-office days for hybrid staff, aiming to boost collaboration and downtown Little Rock presence. read more >

Tech Park Eyes Options After The Croissanterie ExitsLock Icon

Little Rock Technology Park Executive Director Brent Birch said he’s evaluating “all kinds of different options to fill that spot.” read more >
Media & Marketing / Tourism

Duck Decoys Land in Downtown Little RockLock Icon

The colorful ducks also caught the attention of your Whispers staff, which was determined to get to the bottom of this fowl uprising. read more >
Regions Center in downtown Little Rock.
Real Estate / Restaurants & Food

Blackberry Market Expanding to Downtown Little Rock

The popular local market is opening its second location in Arkansas in downtown Little Rock. read more >
Banking & Finance / Business Services / Construction

Little Rock Area Sets Employment Record, Sees Economic Growth

The Little Rock Metropolitan Area has reached unprecedented employment levels, setting a new record for the number of people employed across the region. read more >
Banking & Finance / Construction / Government & Politics

Little Rock Unveils Ambitious Downtown Revitalization PlanLock Icon

The $750,000 study will go to the Little Rock Board of Directors for final approval. read more >
Banking & Finance / Construction / Government & Politics

City Refresh: Little Rock, North Little Rock Downtowns See Redevelopment Momentum

Redevelopment activity is on the rise across the downtowns of Little Rock and North Little Rock with apartment, townhomes and reimagined historic buildings. read more >
Construction / Real Estate

Downtown Skyscraper’s Revamp Surpasses $10MLock Icon

The transformative work of local developer Keith Richardson continues at the Little Rock office tower originally known as the Worthen Bank Building and more recently cast as the Bank of America Plaza. […] read more >
Construction / Government & Politics / Media & Marketing

New Energy Downtown (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)

Little Rock scored some big wins last week, bringing the prospect of new life downtown. read more >
Rendering for 50 West 66th Street in New York. Construction is backed in large part by an $800 million loan from Bank OZK.
Banking & Finance / Construction / Energy

A Few of My Favorite Things (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)

Some overlooked but important Arkansas Business stories from the preceding year. read more >
An aerial photo illustration showing changes to Interstate 30 in downtown Little Rock. The area in green will become a park.
Construction / Nonprofits / Tourism

Ideas Sought for New Green Space in Downtown Little Rock

The 20-acre space is being cleared as part of the state's project to widen and reconstruct Interstate 30. read more >
Fireworks on the Arkansas River in Riverfront Park above First Security Amphitheater.
Tourism

Riverfest: Everything You Need to Know About the State’s Biggest Music and Arts Fest

It's almost time! Riverfest, the state’s largest festival, is happening this weekend (May 23-25) along the Arkansas River in downtown Little Rock. Here's a rundown of everything you need to know about the super-fun music fest! read more >