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Labor Challenges, Bargain Housing Noted in Report on Little Rock Region's Economy

Labor Challenges, Bargain Housing Noted in Report on Little Rock Region's Economy

4/26/2022 11:15 am
Banking & FinanceHealth CareRestaurants & FoodTransportation

Job growth is running at a slightly slower pace than the national average, but the region has advantages in other areas. read more >

Numbers of Unruly Airline Passengers Have Soared

Numbers of Unruly Airline Passengers Have Soared

4/25/2022 12:00 am
Health CareLegalTransportation

Reports to the Federal Aviation Administration of unruly airline passengers soared during the COVID-19 pandemic, though the numbers now appear to be on the decline. read more >

How to Retain Your Best Team Members (Sabrina Starling On the Workforce)

How to Retain Your Best Team Members (Sabrina Starling On the Workforce)

4/18/2022 12:00 am
Opinion

There are so many problems and challenges needing your attention that addressing team development falls by the wayside. read more >

State Tax Revenue Up 39% in March

State Tax Revenue Up 39% in March

4/4/2022 11:02 am

Revenue was above forecast in all major categories. read more >

Less Than 50% of Baby Boomers Use Digital Banking

Less Than 50% of Baby Boomers Use Digital Banking

4/4/2022 12:00 am
Banking & FinanceTechnology & Telecom

Unsurprisingly perhaps, younger generations are more likely to use digital banking in the United States. read more >

An Endless Loop (Craig Douglass On Consumers)

An Endless Loop (Craig Douglass On Consumers)

4/4/2022 12:00 am
Opinion

Making recycling more relevant to everyday consumers requires information, education and messaging appealing to economic interests. read more >

Beyond the Buzzwords, Lessons on Community and Authenticity at SXSW 2022 (Elizabeth Michael Commentary)

Beyond the Buzzwords, Lessons on Community and Authenticity at SXSW 2022 (Elizabeth Michael Commentary)

3/30/2022 10:21 am
OpinionTechnology & Telecom

With Web3 and the metaverse aiming to redefine consumer experiences, meaningful connections will be the key to brand success. read more >

Luxury Home Prices Soar; Single-Family Houses Rise 20.3%

Luxury Home Prices Soar; Single-Family Houses Rise 20.3%

3/28/2022 12:00 am

The median price of single-family luxury homes increased 20.3% between 2020 and 2021, hitting $1.55 million last year compared with $1.28 million in 2020. read more >

Arkansas Jobless Rate Hit Record Low of 3.1% in February

Arkansas Jobless Rate Hit Record Low of 3.1% in February

3/25/2022 09:41 am
Banking & FinanceRestaurants & FoodTransportation

Gains were posted in seven major industry sectors, while three sectors lost jobs. read more >

Arkansas Dealmaking Down 17% in '21

Arkansas Dealmaking Down 17% in '21

3/21/2022 12:00 am
Business ListBanking & FinanceHealth CareLegalRestaurants & FoodTechnology & TelecomTransportationCover Story

The number of the biggest deals in Arkansas worth $10 million or more rose to 95, an increase of 12% compared with the 85 big deals in 2020. read more >

The No. 1 Quality to Look for When Hiring (Sabrina Starling On the Workforce)

The No. 1 Quality to Look for When Hiring (Sabrina Starling On the Workforce)

3/21/2022 12:00 am
OpinionRestaurants & Food

What is the most important quality to look for in a new hire? Hint: It's not skill set! read more >

Urban Density Ticks Upward in Central Arkansas

Urban Density Ticks Upward in Central Arkansas

3/21/2022 12:00 am
Banking & FinanceHealth CareRestaurants & FoodTransportation

In 2020, for the second decade in a row, central Arkansas cities slightly grew in urban density, or people per square mile, according to Metroplan, the area's planning agency. read more >

Record Number of Homes Sold in Northwest Arkansas, Report Says

Record Number of Homes Sold in Northwest Arkansas, Report Says

3/15/2022 01:40 pm

The new high came despite a significant increase in the average sales price. read more >

State Jobless Rate Down to 3.2% in January After December Rate Revised

State Jobless Rate Down to 3.2% in January After December Rate Revised

3/14/2022 11:43 am
Banking & FinanceRestaurants & FoodTransportation

Eight major industry sectors reported growth, while two sectors lost jobs and another saw no change. read more >

The Utility and Risks of Cryptocurrency (Allison Raley Commentary)

The Utility and Risks of Cryptocurrency (Allison Raley Commentary)

3/7/2022 12:00 am
OpinionBanking & FinanceLegalTechnology & Telecom

What exactly is cryptocurrency, how are businesses using it and what are the risks? Here's an overview. read more >

Master and Commander (Craig Douglass On Consumers)

Master and Commander (Craig Douglass On Consumers)

3/7/2022 12:00 am
Opinion

Ukraine's sense of self, the cohesiveness of its people and the loyalty to Ukrainian leadership are nothing less than inspiring. read more >

Cybercrime Costs $4.2B Damage in 2020

Cybercrime Costs $4.2B Damage in 2020

3/7/2022 12:00 am
LegalTechnology & Telecom

The damage caused by cybercrime reported to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) rose to $4.2 billion in 2020, the latest figure available. read more >

Wheat, Corn Prices Surge As Russia-Ukraine Conflict Tightens Supply

Wheat, Corn Prices Surge As Russia-Ukraine Conflict Tightens Supply

3/3/2022 11:27 am
Restaurants & Food

The U.S. says American wheat farmers will boost production to help offset the global impact. read more >

February Tax Revenue Down 7%, Still Well Above Forecast

February Tax Revenue Down 7%, Still Well Above Forecast

3/2/2022 10:04 am

Individual income tax collection benefited from continued high growth in payroll withholding. read more >

Leisure & Hospitality Revenue Approaches Pre-pandemic Levels

Leisure & Hospitality Revenue Approaches Pre-pandemic Levels

2/28/2022 12:00 am
Restaurants & FoodTransportation

Leisure and hospitality revenue in the United States of $140.5 billion in the third quarter of 2021 finally began to approach the pre-pandemic levels of fourth-quarter 2019, when it totaled $143.7 billion. read more >

Minority Business Enterprises Contribute to GDP

Minority Business Enterprises Contribute to GDP

2/21/2022 12:00 am
Banking & FinanceHealth CareLegalRestaurants & FoodTechnology & TelecomTransportation

The contribution to U.S. gross domestic product of minority-classifiable businesses was 1.6% in 2010, 2.5% in 2020, and is projected to reach 7.4% in 2060. read more >

The Consumer's Political Influence (Craig Douglass On Consumers)

The Consumer's Political Influence (Craig Douglass On Consumers)

2/7/2022 12:00 am
OpinionHealth CareRestaurants & Food

Just one segment of consumerism, political consumers are defined as those who purchase or choose not to purchase for political reasons certain goods and services. read more >

Arkansas Tax Revenue Up 12.5% in January

Arkansas Tax Revenue Up 12.5% in January

2/2/2022 11:36 am

All major collection categories were above the revised forecast. read more >

UA Economist Gives Tepid Forecast for Arkansas

UA Economist Gives Tepid Forecast for Arkansas

1/31/2022 08:32 am
Banking & FinanceHealth CareRestaurants & FoodTransportation

Mervin Jebaraj believes several important industries will have a difficult time reaching pre-pandemic employment levels. read more >

Central Arkansas Cities Continue Population Growth

Central Arkansas Cities Continue Population Growth

1/24/2022 12:00 am
Banking & FinanceHealth CareLegalRestaurants & FoodTechnology & TelecomTransportation

The 2020 U.S. Census showed the three largest cities in central Arkansas all grew, with Little Rock passing the 200,000 mark to reach 202,591. read more >

Happy New Year? (Lance Turner Editor's Note)

Happy New Year? (Lance Turner Editor's Note)

1/17/2022 12:00 am
OpinionBanking & FinanceEditor's Note

Meet the new year, same as the old year. Here's what causing the biggest headaches so far in 2022. read more >

Banks Adapt as Money Goes Digital (Jim Cargill Commentary)

Banks Adapt as Money Goes Digital (Jim Cargill Commentary)

1/17/2022 12:00 am
OpinionBanking & FinanceTechnology & Telecom

A complex and rapidly evolving ecosystem of digital first cryptocurrency-related products has arisen in the financial world. read more >

Competitor! Competitor! Competitor! (Craig Douglass On Consumers)

Competitor! Competitor! Competitor! (Craig Douglass On Consumers)

1/10/2022 12:00 am
OpinionBanking & FinanceHealth CareTransportation

As the New Year begins, let's make sure others know Arkansas is truly a competitor. read more >

State Revenue in December Up Nearly 19%

State Revenue in December Up Nearly 19%

1/5/2022 09:48 am

All major collection categories were above forecast. read more >

Arkansas Unemployment Drops to 3.4% in November

Arkansas Unemployment Drops to 3.4% in November

12/17/2021 10:18 am
Banking & FinanceHealth CareRestaurants & FoodTechnology & TelecomTransportation

Nine major industry sectors reported growth. read more >

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Canoo's Losses Widen, Cash Dwindles in Q2
Canoo's Losses Widen, Cash Dwindles in Q2

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Little Rock Region Saw Post-COVID Housing Boom, Report Says

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US Marshals Museum Hires Ben Johnson as CEO
US Marshals Museum Hires Ben Johnson as CEO

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Citing New Evidence, Walmart Wants $115M Verdict Reversed

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Springdale Hotel Ordered to Pay $25 Million to Trafficking Victim
Springdale Hotel Ordered to Pay $25 Million to Trafficking Victim

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Miles, Minutes and Jobs: Jay Chesshir's Workforce Equation

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New E-Commerce Park to Meet Major Manufacturing Needs in Northeast Arkansas This article is available only in print.
New E-Commerce Park to Meet Major Manufacturing Needs in Northeast Arkansas

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A Chill Idea, Just in Time for a Hot Market

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Sustainability Driving Walmart's Drone Interest

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