Arkansas Capital Corp. of Little Rock will no longer work with state government to provide small-business loans. For the first time in the organization’s almost 60-year history, its funding model is changing. read more >

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Arkansas District Office named Edward Haddock as the new deputy district director. Haddock’s responsibilities will include helping boost economic development by ensuring the delivery of loan programs and business development services. read more >

Arkansas small businesses have three weeks left to apply for U. S. Small Business Administration loans because of the drought that began last July. read more >

WooHoo! snack mix is founder Melinda Smith’s second foray into the specialty food industry after her accidental debut. read more >

Good news for the state’s small business environment: The number of loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration is increasing nationwide, and Arkansas is no exception. read more >

Mountain Pure LLC of Little Rock and several of its employees said federal agents crossed the line when they executed a search warrant at the plant in January 2012. read more >

U.S. Small Business Administration says Jay Coles has been named deputy district director of SBA's Arkansas District Office. read more >