Environment A Natural Fit for Lawyer Allan Gates
Allan Gates didn’t plan on making a career practicing environmental law. read more >
Tagged: Energy
Bearden Schools, Education Co-op Plan Solar Arrays With Today's Power
Today's Power Inc. of Little Rock announced its first solar project of the year last week, for two south Arkansas educational groups seeking power savings: the South Central Service Cooperative in Camden and the Bearden School District. read more >
Arkansas Unemployment Unchanged at 3.6% in December
Arkansas' unemployment rate was 3.6 percent in December, unchanged from November, the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services reported Friday. read more >
Company Tests Oil Pipeline That Ruptured in Arkansas
A company tested the integrity of a segment of pipeline that has been idle since it ruptured in 2013, spilling 5,000 barrels of crude oil in a Arkansas neighborhood and causing more than $57 million in damage. read more >
Future Shock (Gwen Moritz Editor's Note)
BlackRock won’t be betting on climate change denialists — or on companies that refuse to plan for a future economy that is different from the one we’re all accustomed to. read more >
Bank OZK’s New HQ Built to Recruit, Retain Talent
The new Bank OZK headquarters is envisioned as a spectacular calling card to recruit new talent to come and work for the company and an amenity-laden investment to retain staffers. read more >
Barbara Sugg Named CEO of Southwest Power Pool
Southwest Power Pool names Barbara Sugg, senior vice president of information technology and chief security officer, as its new president and CEO, effective later this year. read more >
Rising Energy Costs Lift US Consumer Prices 0.2% in December
Rising energy costs drove U.S. consumer prices higher in December, and American workers’ earnings couldn’t keep up. read more >
Soiree Announces Sessions for 2020 Women's Leadership Symposium
Little Rock Soirée announces sessions that will be part of its 2020 Soirée Women’s Leadership Symposium, which takes place Thursday, April 30, in Little Rock. read more >
Markham West Shopping Center Bought for $19M
A retail project in west Little Rock kicks off our six-pack of million-dollar real estate transactions this week. read more >
Health Network Saved Its Members $14.7M in 2018
Arkansas Health Network of Little Rock saved the organizations it works with more than $14.7 million in 2018, the latest figure available. read more >
Elise Mitchell Makes News With New Year’s Greeting
“New year, new beginnings,” writes northwest Arkansas PR entrepreneur Elise Mitchell, who led a parade of new year’s greetings, big and small, funny and poignant, posted by Arkansas marketing, media and political figures. read more >
Swepco Agrees to Close Louisiana Plant in Deal with Sierra Club
Southwest Electric Power Co. of Shreveport aims to close its coal-burning Dolet Hills generation plant near Mansfield, Louisiana, part of a deal with the Sierra Club approved by the Arkansas Public Service Commission. read more >
Survey: US Companies Added 202K Jobs in December
U.S. companies added 202,000 jobs in December, led by robust hiring in construction, trade, transportation and utilities, according to a private survey. read more >
Scenic Hill to Build Solar Arrays for Stuttgart Schools
Scenic Hill Solar of North Little Rock announced another solar power project for an Arkansas school system, revealing plans for two photovoltaic arrays for the Stuttgart School District. read more >
The Year in Executive Q&A: 2019
We approached executives from businesses large and small, nonprofits and even government agencies, and asked them to answer questions about their organizations, their industries and themselves. read more >
In the Workplace 2020: Employment Law Basics for Start-Ups
Start-ups can run into a number of employment issues as their workforce grows. read more >
In the Workplace 2020: Succession Planning: Avoiding Pitfalls
Succession planning necessitates talking to current key employees about their retirement plans. Planning how you will approach these conversations can help you avoid claims of age bias. Remember, there is no mandatory retirement age (with very few exceptions). read more >
In the Workplace 2020: Talking Politics: How to Avoid Toxic Work Environment
Over the last several years, political discourse has headed south, and this is increasingly causing problems in the workplace — from co-workers not wanting to work with each other to loud and disruptive arguments and even fistfights. read more >
In the Workplace 2020: Medical Marijuana's Slow Rollout Continues
At the end of 2019, the Arkansas medical marijuana program continues its slow rollout. read more >
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