The Cashion Co. Joins Patriot Growth Insurance as Partner Agency
The Little Rock-based insurance firm, which specializes in construction risk management and surety bonding, said it will retain its leadership while gaining national resources. read more >
From Flyover to Front-Runner: Little Rock’s Evo Rises to the Top of Prefab Construction
The small business has established itself as a leader in DIRTT office environments, competing with national markets like Chicago and Houston. read more >
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Small Business Benefits (Tracy Matson Commentary)
Small businesses can use a strong benefits package to attract and retain top talent. read more >
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Businesses’ Expected Inflation Rises to 2.8%
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta reported the figure late last month in its Business Inflation Expectations Survey. read more >
Arkansas Graphics Inc. Acquires TCPrint Solutions
The merger combines two of the state's largest commercial printing companies. read more >
Harps Food Buys Craven Foods of Fairfield Bay
Harps will open a store at the location on May 21, two days after Craven Foods closes. Craven Foods was owned by Jimmy and Teresa Craven. read more >
Venture Center, Arkansas Bankers Association Launch Second Year of Fintech Accelerator
Both organizations said the first cohort was a success and that they want to continue partnerships with Arkansas banks. read more >
‘Nowhere to Turn’: Small Businesses Dependent On Imports From China Are Feeling More Desperate
Major orders canceled. Containers of products left stranded overseas. No roadmap for what comes next. read more >
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US Small Manufacturers Hope to Benefit From Tariffs, but Some Worry About Uncertainty
The Trump tariffs threaten to upend the existing economic order and possibly push the global economy into recession. And the uneven rollout of the policy has created uncertainty for businesses, financial markets and U.S. households. read more >
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Getting the IRS on the Phone is More Difficult This Tax Filing Season
The problem is only expected to get worse after thousands of probationary workers were laid off earlier this year. read more >
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Venture Center’s Five-Year Economic Impact Measured at $62.3M
An analysis found that the organization's accelerator programs contributed significantly to private funding and job creation in the state. read more >
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Arkansas Research Alliance Awards $1.86M to Boost Statewide Innovation
Twenty-five research projects will receive a total of $1.85 million to address key growth areas in Arkansas' economy. read more >
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Forge Institute Announces Phoenix Xcelerator Participants
The program aims to develop technologies that directly support warfighters, while also strengthening Arkansas' position in the aerospace and defense sectors. read more >
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Trademark HSV Real Estate Acquired by Tulsa-Based McGraw Realtors
The Tulsa-based firm said the realty team at Trademark HSV Real Estate in Hot Springs Village will remain the same. read more >
Businesses Scramble to Contain Fallout From Trump’s Tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico
President Donald Trump on Tuesday went ahead with plans to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico and to double levies on Chinese goods to 20%. Now businesses are scrambling to deal with the fallout. read more >
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Venture Center Launches $10M Investment Fund
The fund focuses on Arkansas-based, technology-driven companies that are expected to generate great economic benefit to the state and region. read more >
Treasury Ends Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act
President Donald Trump on his Truth Social media site praised the suspension of enforcement of the rule and said the database is “outrageous and invasive.” read more >
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Corporate Transparency Act Reinstated With March 21 Filing Deadline
While enforcement can now proceed, Congress is considering bills to either extend the reporting deadline to 2026 or repeal the act entirely. read more >
Crafton Tull Acquires Laneshift of Bentonville
Laneshift provides education and planning services focused on improving bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. read more >
From Farms to Bakeries, Egg Shortages and Price Hikes are Challenging Small Businesses
Avian flu is forcing farmers to slaughter millions of chickens, causing U.S. egg prices to skyrocket. The average price of a dozen eggs reached $4.95 in January. read more >
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