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Lori Ross Named Founding Executive Director at the Doula Alliance of Arkansas (Movers & Shakers)
Lori Ross leads Doula Alliance efforts; Dr. Khan and Dr. Vankawala join Baptist Health; Lorie Tudor earns AGC honor; J.C. Hendrix hired at First Community Bank. read more >
CPA Licensing: The Path, the Test and the Numbers
Arkansas may adopt a 120-hour CPA licensure path with two years of work experience, aiming to ease barriers and attract more candidates to the profession. read more >
Zest Labs Seeks Sanctions Against Walmart in Ongoing Trade Secrets Battle
The long-running trade secrets case involving Walmart Inc. and Zest Labs Inc. took another twist last month with Zest Labs seeking sanctions against the Bentonville retailer. read more >
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From Retail AI to Rural Health Tech: Key Takeaways from the 2024 Northwest Arkansas Tech Summit
The summit had four main focus areas: retail value chain, health tech, smart mobility and emerging technologies. read more >
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Greenwood Gearhart Expands Services with Boston Mountain Merger
After the acquisition, Greenwood Gearhart now represents more than 1,000 households. CEO Brock Gearhart said having all the services coordinated under one roof helps save “nickels and dimes” that can add up to big financial results. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Fayetteville Home Sells for $2.2M
Gordon Young Allison, through his trust, bought the 6,591-SF home on North Miles View Road. read more >
Telehealth for All Medicare Patients Hinges on Congress
If Congress doesn’t extend telemedicine regulations for Medicare patients by the end of the year, it will deliver a sharp blow to an industry that gained popularity during the COVID pandemic. read more >
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Harps Promotes Tackett & Taylor in Leadership Roles (Movers & Shakers)
Tackett has been promoted to vice president of store systems and Taylor has been appointed to the executive committee of Harps. read more >
Mimi San Pedro Announces Retirement from the Venture Center (Movers & Shakers)
She will continue in a senior advisory role through December to ensure a smooth transition. read more >
Skyline Report at 20: Strong Real Estate Trends Continue in Northwest Arkansas
There's a high percentage of newly constructed homes and multifamily units being built and absorbed in the region, but affordability remains a major concern. read more >
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Walmart Exec Buys Bentonville Home for $2.08M
A newly hired Walmart executive paid $2.08 million for a home in the upscale Talamore subdivision in Bentonville. read more >
Zest Labs Faces Possible Sanctions in Walmart Dispute
The new trial is set for Jan. 21 in Little Rock federal court. read more >
Arkansas Bank Commissioner Elected Secretary of the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (Movers & Shakers)
Susannah Marshall is the Arkansas bank commissioner. read more >
Wright’s Barbecue to Expand to Walmart Campus
Wright's fifth location will occupy a prime spot: on Eighth Street in the middle of Walmart’s 350-acre home office complex. read more >
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Walmart Seeks New Trial After $101.2M Judgment in PPE Supply Case
The Bentonville retailer claims the case brought by London Luxury, a supplier of nitrile gloves, was built on fraud and that the jury’s verdict was wrong. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Discovering Arkansas: Census Bureau Estimates Show Rising Population
More than half of Arkansas’ 75 counties have seen their populations grow since 2020, and the state’s population is growing at close to 2%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Canoo Drops Arkansas From Operations List
A research and development hub in Fayetteville never got past planning and the company “never pulled the trigger” on its plans to move to Bentonville, a company official said. read more >
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Walmart’s Glove Gambit: From Profit Plans to a $101M Legal Blow
London Luxury won its breach of contract claim against Walmart after the Bentonville retailer canceled a $500 million contract. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Walmart Faces $101M Verdict for Breaking Contract With PPE Supplier
The sum was awarded to London Luxury LLC, which argued that Walmart only tried to exit the deal after the retailer lost a major resale customer. read more >
Arkansas Pharmacists Association Names Michael Morrison as Senior Adviser (Movers & Shakers)
He previously served as the deputy communications director and director of visual media for the Arkansas attorney general’s office. read more >
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