Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame Seeks Nominations
The Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame is seeking nominations for its 2020 class. read more >
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Funeral Set for Ranger Boats Founder Forrest L. Wood
Forrest L. Wood, who created one of the top brands in the boating industry and was a pioneer of bass tournament fishing, has died at age 87. His funeral is scheduled for Wednesday. read more >
NOWDiagnostics Makes Innovative Medical Tests
NOWDiagnostics of Springdale has taken seven of its products to the European market and attracted $64 million in investment since it was founded in 2014 by Chairman Jeremy Wilson. 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 >
Danfoss to Close Arkadelphia Plant by Year's End, Affecting 170 Workers
Danfoss Commercial Compressors says it will close its Arkadelphia plant by the end of the year, affecting 170 employees. read more >
Arvest Bank Names 3 Board Members
Arvest Bank in central Arkansas has three new board members in Little Rock: Rajesh Chokhani, Scott Copas and Chad Young. read more >
McCain Park Transaction Surpasses $18.8M (Real Deals)
An affiliate of Rhodium Capital Advisors bought the 320-unit apartment complex in North Little Rock. read more >
US, China Deal Aims to Simmer Long-Running Trade Tensions
President Donald Trump describes an initial trade agreement with China as “righting the wrongs of the past and delivering a future of economic justice and security for American workers, farmers and families." 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 >
Tyson Foods Sues Over Tortilla Woes
A subsidiary of Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale is suing a Wisconsin firm for at least $4.8 million over allegations that it botched a tortilla project it was hired to do. 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 >
Edward Cooper Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud
The former Jonesboro accountant who has a $9 million civil judgment against him for embezzling money waived indictment and pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of bank fraud. 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 >
US Trade Deficit Falls 8.2% to $43.1B in November
The U.S. trade deficit fell in November to the lowest level in more than three years as U.S. exports rose while imports declined, putting the country on track to see the first annual decline in the trade deficit in six years. 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 >
US Manufacturing Activity Falls to Lowest Level in Decade
U.S. manufacturing activity fell to the lowest level in more than a decade, as the sector was hurt by weakening demand and last year's global economic slowdown. 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 >
Survey Suggests Economy Growing in 9 Midwest, Plains States
A new monthly survey of business supply managers suggests the economy is growing slowly in nine Midwest and Plains states as the U.S. trade war with China continues, according to a report released Thursday. 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 >
Montreal Firm to Buy Conifex Mills for More Than $163M
A Montreal company says it will buy two Arkansas sawmills and another in Florida owned by Conifex Timber Inc. for more than $163 million. read more >
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