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St. Louis Fed Reports Modest Economic Uptick in Arkansas, Surrounding Region
Beneath holiday sales-driven growth, manufacturers are wrestling with weak new orders and farmers remain under heavy financial strain. read more >
3 Appointed to St. Louis Fed Little Rock Branch Board of Directors
The appointees include executives from Riceland Foods and the Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County. read more >
Technical Training: Our Next Critical Infrastructure (Lisa Ferrell Commentary)
Lisa Ferrell provides commentary on Arkansas Universities and academic institutions partnering with local industries in an attempt to ready the next generation for the workforce. read more >
Federal Reserve Updates Supervision Guidance
The move is welcomed by Arkansas bankers but called vague by experts seeking clarity on implementation. read more >
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Tornado-Hit Walnut Valley Neighborhood Sees Rebound in Home Values
Since the 2023 tornado that tore through Little Rock, the housing market in a hard-hit area has finally leveled out and shown signs of growth. read more >
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Digital Divide Widens for Rural Arkansas Hospitals
AI has been welcomed in hospitals across the country and rural hospitals could be the greatest to benefit, but only if the technology is more accessible. read more >
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UA Little Rock, Cadence Bank & Heartland Forward Announce Promotions (Movers & Shakers)
Education, health care and nonprofits are the highlight of this weeks Movers & Shakers. read more >
Arkansas and Regional Economy Holding Steady Despite ‘Pessimistic Outlook,’ St. Louis Fed Reports
The bank's contacts reported eroding consumer purchasing power and persistent labor shortages in three sectors. read more >
Tyson Exec Joins St. Louis Fed’s Agribusiness Industry Council
Ash Bhumbla brings expertise in financial oversight of Tyson's largest business segment. read more >
Little Rock Metro Sets Employment Record as Officials Eye More Growth
Economic expansion has been fueled by rising construction, strong GDP growth and major Port of Little Rock projects. read more >
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Brittany Marsh, Fletcher Hanson Appointed to St. Louis Fed Industry Councils
Marsh and Hanson will provide the St. Louis Fed with feedback on the health care and real estate sectors, respectively. read more >
Poultry Federation, Citizens Bank & Visit Bentonville Announce New Leadership (Movers & Shakers)
From banking to tourism, Arkansas professionals are stepping into new leadership roles, shaping industries across the state. read more >
Walmart’s Dan Binder Appointed to St. Louis Fed’s Little Rock Branch Board
Binder is the senior vice president and global treasurer of Walmart Inc. read more >
Anstaff Bank, UAMS, Arkansas Spine & Pain Announce Leadership Changes (Movers & Shakers)
Several professionals and organizations across banking, law, healthcare, and technology have recently been recognized for their contributions in Arkansas. read more >
Top Stories of 2024
Interest rates, the top business story of 2023, moderated in 2024, but insurance costs continued to skyrocket, sending last year’s No. 3 story to the top of this year’s annual list. read more >
Household Debt Service Ratio Stood at 9.8% in Q4
The percentage of disposable personal income going to pay household debt was 9.8% in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. That was […] read more >
St. Louis Fed Announces New President & CEO, Changes to Little Rock Board
Alberto Musalem, an adjunct professor of finance at Georgetown University and technology investment executive, will succeed Jim Bullard as the St. Louis Fed's top official. read more >
Carter Malloy Named to St. Louis Fed Agribusiness Industry Council
Members' observations help ensure conditions at smaller independent businesses are represented in monetary policy deliberations in Washington. read more >
Jamie Anderson Named to St. Louis Fed’s Agribusiness Industry Council
He's the vice president of I.F. Anderson Farms Inc. in Lonoke. read more >
Tiffany Wilkerson Named GM of the Arkansas State Fair (Movers & Shakers)
She is also the first woman and the youngest general manager in the history of the fair. read more >
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