FedEx

FedEx is a reminder of the uncertainty that can surround economic development. read more >

Smith founded FedEx in Little Rock, Arkansas, before moving the business to Memphis, Tennessee, in 1973. read more >

Nearly a billion dollars in funding has been secured for a new bridge over the Mississippi River at Memphis, with construction expected to begin by late 2026. read more >

The freight recession may be easing as industry leaders like J.B. Hunt and ArcBest anticipate recovery, with excess capacity still impacting equilibrium. read more >

Construction bids for the project are expected to go out this month, with the museum eyeing an opening date in 2025. read more >

The project will be matched with $250,000 in local funds. read more >

Many of us hadn’t heard of special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, until last year, when they were suddenly everywhere. read more >

Sealy & Co. announced Friday its acquisition of the 303,369-SF FedEx Ground facility in southwest Little Rock as well as an 80,000-SF distribution warehouse in Flint, Michigan. read more >

This week, we welcome a quartet of million-dollar real estate transactions to the show. read more >

The shutdown of the Interstate 40 bridge over the Mississippi River and the subsequent logistical nightmare are shining a light on an age-old problem. America’s infrastructure is old. read more >

Michael Rivalto of Memphis acquired the Superior Trailer Sales project at 10600 Maybelline Road from NLR Ark Investments LLC, led by Frank Deel III. read more >

A trailer dealership in North Little Rock, an overnight delivery project in Little Rock, a hotel in west Little Rock, a medical clinic in Sherwood, a home in the Heights area of Little Rock and a convenience store in southeast Pulaski County form this week’s six-pack of million-dollar transactions. read more >

FedEx Corp. of Memphis marks the grand opening of its new 303,000-SF Ground facility in southwest Little Rock, where the company employs 175 people. read more >

Wilark LLC, an affiliate of Realtech Construction Co. of Los Angeles, bought the 311,684-SF FedEx Ground facility in southwest Little Rock. read more >

A site plan for a 305,000-SF package distribution warehouse and truck station for a large national company has been submitted to the Little Rock Planning and Development Department. read more >

FedEx of Memphis will soon bid on a contractor to develop a 14,000-SF shipping center in El Dorado. read more >

Arkansas has experienced some notable failures in its efforts to attract industry to the state. read more >