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Charley Boyce Discusses Paschal’s Growth & Labor Challenges in the Trades

Charley Boyce joined Paschal Air, Plumbing & Electric in 2010 and bought the company two years later. read more >
Banking & Finance / Construction / Education

Job Growth in Little Rock Metro Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Peak

More businesses are looking to hire — the challenge will be finding workers. read more >
Restaurants & Food / Small Business

Restaurant Wages Up 21%Lock Icon

Arkansas Division of Workforce Services shows wages have grown almost 21% since the pandemic. read more >
Restaurants & Food / Small Business

Restaurant Employment Surges in Arkansas

Employment in the restaurant industry in Arkansas has finally exceeded pre-pandemic levels. read more >
Murad Elsaidi of the Murad Law Firm in Little Rock says that H-1B visas and green cards for immigrants make up about 30% of his legal practice. 
Agriculture & Poultry / Business Services / Government & Politics

Backlog Hinders Immigrant LaborLock Icon

The processing of all types of applications — visas and green cards — is backlogged, leaving potential workers in limbo amid a nationwide labor shortage. read more >
Michael Pakko, left, and Tyler Mondres, economists who discussed the outlook for Arkansas and the nation at the Arkansas State Chamber's 2022 Virtual Financial Forecast
Agriculture & Poultry / Business Services / Construction

Inflation Slowing, Economists Tell Arkansas State Chamber

Uncertainty remains, but the good news is that Arkansas and the country seem to be nearing full employment. read more >
Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance / Business Services

US Employment, Earnings Gains Rose in March

The U.S. economy continued to rebound in March, as private-sector employment and average hourly earnings rose. read more >