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Johnelle Hunt to Receive 'Legacy of Leadership' Honor

Johnelle Hunt to Receive 'Legacy of Leadership' Honor

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Billionaire businesswoman and philanthropist Johnelle Hunt will be recognized as the Legacy of Leadership Award winner as part of the 33rd Annual Arkansas Business of the Year ceremony. read more >

Ten Arkansas Business Icons Have Stories to Tell

Ten Arkansas Business Icons Have Stories to Tell

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Arkansas Business presents these ten Arkansas business icons as a way to acquaint readers with the personalities behind some of the most familiar names in our state’s business community. read more >

Fowlers Donate $2.93M to Chancellor's Residence Expansion

Fowlers Donate $2.93M to Chancellor's Residence Expansion

The chancellor's home on the University of Arkansas campus is getting an upgrade thanks to a hefty gift from its namesakes. Wallace W. and Jama M. Fowler of Jonesboro pledged $2.93 million to an effort to expand the residence, adding room to host large dinners, receptions and other special events. read more >

$100 Million-Plus Deals Dominate Biggest Deals of 2013 List

$100 Million-Plus Deals Dominate Biggest Deals of 2013 List

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The number of high-value mergers and acquisitions in Arkansas — those believed to be worth $9 million or more — dropped in 2013 to 73 compared with 80 in 2012. But the number of really high-value deals — those worth $100 million or more — jumped from 14 in 2012 to 26 in 2013. read more >

Fowlers Give $5M to NEA Baptist Charitable Foundation

Fowlers Give $5M to NEA Baptist Charitable Foundation

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Wallace Fowler and his wife Jama of Jonesboro have donated $5 million to the NEA Baptist Charitable Foundation. Officials say the gift is the largest in Baptist Memorial Health Care's 101-year history, and that they will name the hospital's cancer center in honor of the Fowlers. read more >

Stockholders List Grows With Market, Bank Deal

Stockholders List Grows With Market, Bank Deal

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The Walton family is still the richest in Arkansas, with publicly disclosed stockholdings worth $132.76 billion as of Nov. 8. But below the top spot, Arkansas Business’ annual list of the state’s top stockholders has seen some changes and new names. read more >

Wallace Fowler Calls Liberty Bank Years ‘Wonderful’

Wallace Fowler Calls Liberty Bank Years ‘Wonderful’

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“Have you had enough? Are you ready to sell?” Johnny Allison’s friendly annual query of his friend and business mentor Wallace Fowler finally found a warm reception this year. That led to the $280 million sale of Liberty Bank to Home BancShares Inc. -- the largest in-state bank transaction in Arkansas history. read more >