Trends & Analysis

Central Arkansas Lags U.S. in Slow-Growing Economy

by Arkansas Business Staff – 5 days ago
Central Arkansas Lags U.S. in Slow-Growing Economy

Job growth in central Arkansas has lagged behind that for the nation as a whole since 2010-11, though it's starting to catch up.
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We're never going to find a tax structure that suits everyone — this is the essential tension of governing. But any honest discussion would have to start with this: Taxation isn't child's play.
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The Questions to Ask (Jim Karrh On Marketing)

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We can all probably ask more — and more effectively — in our businesses and communities.
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