Veronica Smith-Creer
Scaling Business, Supporting Entrepreneurs Focus of 2nd Annual Black Founders Summit
Discussions will focus on market opportunities, business procurement and access to capital, which has historically been a challenge for Black business owners read more >
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El Dorado Still Has A Murphy to Rely On
More than a year after Murphy Oil Corp. severed most of its old and deep roots in El Dorado, the region still leans hard on one of its branches. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
CARTI Announces Location of New El Dorado Center
CARTI announces the location of its previously announced comprehensive cancer center in El Dorado: the former Office Depot at 1601 North West Ave. read more >
Arkansas Cities Say Pandemic Losses of Revenue May Be Overstated
City leaders around Arkansas are holding their breath as business and social activities gradually restart after the initial shock of the coronavirus pandemic. read more >
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Arkansas Cities Seek to Create ‘Entertainment Districts’
A number of Arkansas cities — including El Dorado, Little Rock, Pine Bluff and Texarkana — are either considering or are taking steps toward creating “entertainment districts” that would allow the open carry of alcohol. read more >
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