Most troubling was the decline in the index measuring future expectations, which tumbled to 73.7 in September from 83.3 in August. Readings below 80 for future expectations historically signal a recession within a year. read more >
A recent poll of 541 of the state's chief executives revealed a mix of confidence and apprehension as they assessed the current business climate and looked ahead to future conditions. read more >
The idea that defeating high inflation would require sharply higher unemployment is based on a long-time economic model that may prove ill-suited for the post-pandemic episode. read more >
The New Jersey-based company is investing up to $5 million to transform a 13,000-SF space in Newport. read more >
Looking at the business press for the last few quarters, it seems that the most unpredictable (and therefore likely most dangerous) new threat to businesses will continue to be finding and keeping top talent. read more >
The program offers loans, lines of credit and lending-related financial education to small business customers that fall just below existing bank credit requirements. read more >
Watkins brings more than 20 years of experience in the data and technology industry to the job. read more >
The Little Rock company said it will focus on providing contractor supply, rebar fabrication, and concrete forms to contractors across its service area. read more >
The workshop will be offered in October as part of UA Little Rock Extended Education’s professional development series. read more >
As river levels drop, the cargo rate from St. Louis southward has climbed to 77% above the three-year average. read more >
It's the first increase since October. Meanwhile, Arkansas’ labor force participation rate was unchanged. read more >
The Employee Retention Credit was designed help small businesses keep paying their employees during the height of the pandemic if they were fully or partly suspended from operating. read more >
After the deal is completed, J.B. Hunt will sign a long-term contract to continue to provide third-party logistics services to BNSF Railway. read more >
Wholesale prices are still rising more slowly than consumer costs, a sign that inflation may continue to cool as the weaker wholesale price gains translate into smaller price increases for the consumer. read more >
He joins WMA from York Barbell of York, Pennsylvania, where he was president and CEO. read more >
A search is underway for a new director who will help "make the ABA a model association like it once was," the association's chair said. read more >
The 10,168-SF office project in Maumelle was purchased by Siya Properties LLC. read more >
The North Little Rock provider of clinical and allied workers purchased Stogo of San Antonio to make it easier for nurses to pick up extra shifts. read more >
Our annual list of engaging young leaders who are doing great things for Arkansas' people and economy. read more >
The transaction was triggered by a decision at Hathaway Group to focus entirely on its real estate brokerage operations. read more >
