Arkansas’ Outdoor Boom Fuels a New Wave of Entrepreneurs
From automated trail cameras to reselling used outdoor gear, innovators are tapping into the state’s growing outdoor culture. read more >
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Slightly More Americans File for Jobless Benefits in Last Week of 2025, but Layoffs Remain Low
U.S. filings for unemployment benefits rose in the last week of 2025 but remain historically low, despite signs that the labor market is weakening. read more >
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Retail Tech Brings Potential Investors to Northwest Arkansas
A Dallas-based venture capital firm took an unconventional road trip to northwest Arkansas. It came away more bullish than ever on the region’s startup potential. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Building a Self-Managing Team (Sabrina Starling on Small Business)
A self-managing team isn’t just good for the business; it’s transformational for the owner. read more >
Little Rock Businesswoman Avoids Longer Prison Sentence for Pandemic Loan Fraud
Chandler Wilson Carroll pleaded guilty to collecting $2.1 million and spending the money on cars, a house and jewelry. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Study Shows Where Arkansas Startups Are Growing and Where Funding Gaps Remain
The report found that early equity rounds have declined meaningfully, but founders have been resilient. read more >
AEDC Awards $2M to 12 Startup Accelerator Programs
The grants will fund business and technology programs hosted by organizations like Startup Junkie and The Venture Center. read more >
Landers Development Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Continues Operations
The Benton-based commercial developer and homebuilder filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Halloween. read more >
Tipton & Hurst Opens New Rogers Location
The new Rogers location will be the florist's fifth storefront. read more >
Trucordia Acquires Eberly Insurance of Sherwood
The Sherwood agency is among five that Trucordia, one of the nation's largest brokerages by revenue, announced it had purchased. read more >
Small Grocers and Convenience Stores Feel An Impact as Customers Go Without Snap Benefits
In 2024, SNAP recipients redeemed a little more than $96 billion in benefits, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. read more >
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Startups, Investors Convene at Onward FX Venture Capital Summit
More than 800 startups applied to attend the Onward FX summit in Little Rock last week, with 100 chosen to participate. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Leading With Intention: A Blueprint for Workplace Wellness
Health doesn’t start and end at the gym or the doctor’s office. read more >
by Caitlan Butler -
Woman-Run by Wright Lindsey Jennings Presents Claudia Scott
She's the Director of Entrepreneurial Access and Kiva NWA at Startup Junkie, where she leads efforts to expand access to capital for small businesses and historically underserved entrepreneurs across northwest Arkansas. read more >
Courage Leads to Confidence (Sabrina Starling on Small Business)
Imposter syndrome is something nearly every business owner faces. read more >
Dreamline Manufacturing President Kevin Tipton on Commitment, Craftsmanship and Community
The third-generation leader of the Cabot mattress maker blends old-school grit with new-school innovation. read more >
Books By The Pound Plans New Location in North Little Rock
The independent bookstore will open its second location in a nearly 10,000-SF vacant building in downtown North Little Rock. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
The Coffee Coop to Replace Croissanterie in Little Rock Technology Park
The shop currently operates as a food truck at the Little Rock Air Force Base. read more >
Kerri Jackson Case, Jessica Duff Launch SheSpeaks Communications
Both worked as journalists before becoming PR strategists. They boast experience in the education, health care, energy, telecom and tourism sectors. read more >
? Interactive Data Briefing: Insurance Rate Changes for Small-Group Insurers
For 2026, the median proposed premium increase among 318 small group insurers across all 50 states and Washington, D.C., is 11%. read more >
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