Patricia Brown

Social media campaigns urged consumers to buy goods and services from Black-owned businesses following protests against racism and police brutality. But several African American business owners told Arkansas Business that they saw little, if any, boost in sales. read more >

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal of Springdale will be acquired by the owners of Talk Business & Politics, the two publications announced Thursday. read more >

The City Wire, the online news organization based in Fort Smith with a focus on northwest Arkansas, is merging with Talk Business & Politics to form Natural State Media. read more >