Preparing for the Next Pandemic (Kelley Erstine Commentary)
As our country continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, those in the insurance industry, policymakers and business leaders must become laser-focused on addressing the threat of future pandemics.
View ArticleDelta Dental CEO Kristin Merlo Gets to the Root of Regulations
Kristin Merlo, the new chief of Delta Dental of Arkansas, says the company is seeking to remove complexity and improve access to oral health care.
View ArticleDrugstores Give Shots, Then Wait for Payback
Like patients, Arkansas pharmacists have had their sleeves rolled up.
View ArticleSKU Ninja + WhyteSpyder Bought by London Firm Ascential
The Rogers-based company services more than 80 brands sold on Walmart.com, utilizing a mix of technology-driven search engine optimization and retail insights.
View ArticleSPONSORED: BNI Founder Ivan Misner: Now is The Time to Develop a ‘Hybrid’...
"The last thing you should do is abandon your network when going through difficult times," Misner said.
View ArticleAmericans Quit Jobs at Record Pace for 2nd Straight Month
Newly-empowered workers continue to quit jobs, often for higher pay or better working conditions.
View ArticleA Mandate for Higher Inflation (Rick Crawford Commentary)
The Arkansas congressman weighs in on President Biden's workplace vaccine mandate and its possible effect on the economy.
View ArticleVenture Center Launches New Fintech Summit
The conference will feature product demonstrations from up to 75 companies who completed the accelerators the Venture Center has hosted.
View ArticleArkansas Unemployment Drops to 3.7% in October
The U.S. jobless rate was also down, hitting 4.6% in October.
View ArticleValley Ranch Project Sold for $15M (Real Deals)
An affiliate of Wellspring Healthcare of Lakewood, New Jersey purchased The Village at Valley Ranch at 6411 Valley Ranch Drive.
View ArticleEnlightened Self-Interest (Barry Goldberg On Leadership)
This Thanksgiving, I want to recognize the owners and leaders of small- to medium-size businesses whose grit, imagination, focus and tenacity have been fundamental to keeping our economy alive.
View ArticleUnitedHealth Offers Virtual Health Plan
One insurance carrier is offering employers in the Little Rock area a virtual health care plan that touts a premium price that’s about 15% lower than traditional benefit plans.
View ArticleDelta Solar's Katie Niebaum: Nation Moving to Clean Energy Economy
The president of Delta Solar of Little Rock brings a background in business ownership, politics and advocacy to her new role.
View ArticleGraham Cobb Stepping Down After 4 Years Leading Bentonville Chamber of Commerce
He hinted at "future endeavors" that will take shape in the coming weeks.
View ArticleFormer NBA player Junior Bridgeman Talks Achieving Success on Next 'Business...
Bridgeman turned his $350,000 salary into $600 million.
View ArticleUS Jobless Claims Plunge to 199,000, Lowest in 52 Years
It's another sign that the job market is rebounding rapidly from last year's coronavirus recession.
View ArticleArkansas Economist Sees Low Unemployment, Less Spending Ahead
Unemployment of between 3.3%-4% is also expected.
View ArticleHarvey Williams Jr. Goes Against the Grain at Delta Dirt Distillery
Harvey Williams Jr. talks about how he and his family have built Delta Dirt Distillery from the ground up, tapping into skills learned from every job held in his career.
View Article5 Tips for the Minority Business Owner (Jimmy D. Warren II Commentary)
Minority small businesses hold an important place in history, society and our hearts. They are mom-and-pop restaurants, local barbershops, lawn care specialists and more. Those successful enterprises...
View ArticleSPONSORED: Woman-Run by Wright Lindsey Jennings Presents Heather D. Smith
If you have shopped at a small business in Little Rock, chances are you have felt the retail influence of Heather Smith.
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