Look Local to Broaden Your Talent Pool (Yee-Lin Lai Commentary)
To thrive, Arkansas’ economy must work for all. These programs aim to reduce income equality.
View ArticleSupreme Court Taking Up Clash of Religion and Gay Rights
The case being argued before the high court Monday involves a Christian graphic artist and website designer who says her faith prevents her from creating websites celebrating same-sex marriages.
View ArticleUA Little Rock Gets $50K Grant for Online Marketplace Project
The project, called "RightHand," is described as a "deep learning-based recommendation system" that connects service seekers and service providers.
View Article10 Entrepreneurs Win Seed Funds at Venture Center Competition
Participants delivered pitches in front of a panel of judges and an audience of supporters at the Ron Robinson Theater.
View ArticleHeifer Launches Regenerative Agriculture Center
The 1,200-acre working ranch is located in Perryville, about 45 minutes from Heifer's headquarters in Little Rock.
View ArticleDevelop Exceptional Leaders With Tim Kight on Next 'Business Forum'
Kight will discuss the actionable, high-impact systems he uses for developing exceptional leaders, strengthening organizational culture, and equipping people to perform at their best.
View ArticleSanders Picks Mike Mills to Lead Department of Parks & Tourism
Mills, who has nearly 50 years of experience in the tourism industry, would replace Stacy Hurst, who was appointed by outgoing Gov. Asa Hutchinson.
View ArticleThe Case for Mentorship (Lance Turner Editor's Note)
Mentorship is a good way to help vulnerable youth escape cycles of violence.
View ArticleIs Now the Right Time for Your Business to Buy Real Estate?
In reality, the perfect time to buy commercial real estate doesn't exist. And when you consider the bigger picture, not all signs point to doomsday.
View ArticleSPONSORED: 10 Tips for Starting an Employee Wellness Program
To start an engaging employee wellness program, it helps to think both small and wide.
View ArticleUS Inflation Slowed Sharply to 7.1% Over Past 12 Months
Measured from month to month, which gives a more up-to-date snapshot, the consumer price index inched up just 0.1%.
View ArticleA Diminished US Workforce Could Lead Fed to Keep Rates High
The leading cause of the worker shortfall, according to research by the Fed, is a surge in retirements.
View ArticleForge Institute Begins Offering Free Cybersecurity Assessments
The nonprofit is looking to conduct 260 assessments for at least 130 small businesses in Arkansas.
View ArticleSPONSORED: For Sustainable Growth, Economic Stewards Don't Need to Look Far
Forward thinking economic developers need not focus on hunting and gathering but rather growing and fostering.
View ArticleFayetteville Firm Awarded $1.1M for Microchip Research
Nanomatronix received the grant from the U.S. Department of Defense.
View ArticleArkansas Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.7%
Arkansas' unemployment rate rose from 3.6% in October to 3.7% in November, according to the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services.
View ArticleArkansas Year in Review: Best & Worst of 2022
The highs and lows of a year in Arkansas business.
View Article$19M Deal Gets Tyson New Space (NWA Real Deals)
Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale purchased a 134,000-SF office complex on South Thompson Street in Springdale.
View ArticleSPONSORED: Supporting Women Entrepreneurs is Just Good Business
Research by Boston Consulting Group found that the global economy could experience up to a $5 trillion boost if female entrepreneurs received as much funding as male entrepreneurs.
View ArticleHow to Talk to Employees About Profit (Sabrina Starling Commentary)
Educating your team about profit can lead to more efficient work and help in boosting sales.
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