Goodwill Industries of Arkansas
Study to Measure Impact of Goodwill Arkansas Job Training Programs
Goodwill Industries of Arkansas has been selected to be part of a study that will determine the impact of the nonprofit's training programs. read more >
![Brian Marsh, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Arkansas, discusses Goodwill’s free adult high school. At right, Goodwill’s newest store in west Little Rock is under construction and scheduled to open next month. [Karen E. Segrave]](https://arkansasbusiness.wppcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ARBusiness-Goodwill-0117_opt-300x194.jpg)
Goodwill Arkansas Builds Momentum: New Stores, Higher Revenue and Growing Services
Rising consumer interest in thrift goods has pushed revenue higher, allowing the nonprofit to grow its store footprint as well as its programs and services. read more >
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Hires & Promotions at Arkansas Surgical Hospital, Summit Utilities, CJRW (Movers & Shakers)
From banking to nonprofits, see who’s moving up or joining Arkansas organizations this week. read more >
Brian Marsh on How Goodwill Turns Donations Into Education & Jobs
Goodwill Industries of Arkansas CEO Brian Marsh explains how donated goods power life-changing programs — and why west Little Rock is key to the nonprofit’s growth. read more >
Promotions Announced at CTEH, Cadence Bank & Powers of Arkansas (Movers & Shakers)
This week’s Movers & Shakers features promotions, new hires, and honors across Arkansas in finance, education, health care, and more.
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Promotions Announced at Fidelity Bank, UAMS, & AMFA Foundation (Movers & Shakers)
Arkansas’ business and nonprofit leaders are stepping into new roles—see the latest promotions, hires, and appointments shaping the state’s industries. read more >
Goodwill Invests $3.8M in WLR Site (Real Deals)
A 20,000-SF nonprofit retail center is in motion after two land deals totaling $3.87 million. read more >
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Pleasant Ridge & Pleasant Valley Pointe Apartments Sell for $31.7M
West Little Rock apartments lead off this week’s collection of million-dollar real estate transactions and construction contracts. read more >
Goodwill Plans 20,000-SF Retail Center in West Little Rock
The flagship project at 610 Kirk Rd. is expected to cost $4 million-$6 million and create 30-50 jobs. read more >
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UA Names Laura Jacobs Senior Director of Philanthropic Initiatives (Movers & Shakers)
Jacobs will help lead campuswide fundraising priorities and advance the student success pillar of the university’s 150 Forward strategic plan. read more >
Goodwill Industries of Arkansas Gets $499K Grant for Mental Health Training
A youth course that introduces common mental health and substance use challenges for children is among the programs that will be supported by the funds. read more >
Heartland Forward Names J.T. Geren as New Director of Strategic Communications (Movers & Shakers)
Geren previously led communications and marketing for Runway Group, a Bentonville-based holding company for Tom Walton and Steuart Walton’s investments in outdoor recreation, hospitality, aviation and real estate. read more >
Colony West Complex Moves in $7.5M Sale (Real Deals)
AndMark View at Breckenridge LLC purchased the 126-unit apartment complex in west Little Rock. read more >
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2 Hired at Cromwell Architects Engineers (Movers & Shakers)
Jamison Mosley will serve as a graphic designer, and Jason Neal joins as a technical writer. read more >
Jennifer May-Brust Joins Hall Booth Smith in Rogers (Movers & Shakers)
May-Brust spent a decade in the oil pipeline transportation industry, then was with Walmart Inc. for nearly 18 years. read more >
2 Hired at CJRW (Movers & Shakers)
Jessica Frahm has been hired as an account manager, and Kinyata Gray has joined as chief people officer. read more >
Goodwill Opening Retail and Donation Center at Riverdale Center
The location on Cantrell Road will be the nonprofit's 37th retail site in Arkansas. read more >
DOJ Grant to Help Goodwill of Arkansas Expand Re-Entry Program
The grant will help reduce recidivism and promote public safety through job readiness training, job leads and other resources and support. read more >
New Dean Named at UA Monticello (Movers & Shakers)
Shuneize Slater will be the new dean of the School of Mathematical & Natural Sciences. read more >
AMFA Names 2 Curators (Movers & Shakers)
Theresa Bembnister has been promoted to curator at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts of Little Rock. read more >
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