Commerce Department Starts Process to Fund Tech Hubs Across the US with $500M...
The Commerce Department is launching the application process for cities to receive a total of $500 million in grants to become technology hubs.
View ArticleTrio's Restaurant to Reopen Monday After Tornado Repairs
Customers purchased thousand of dollars worth of gift certificates in the weeks the restaurant was closed.
View ArticleNWA Farmers Receive Arkansas Grown Grants
The program offers $15,000 grants to eligible farmers in four counties.
View ArticleFear of Being Left Behind (Barry Goldberg On Leadership)
Fear of being left behind is understandable, but it creates business risk. Embrace change.
View ArticleSurvey of Economists: Inflation Will Stay High This Year, and so Will Fed's...
The business economists expect the U.S. economy to grow a mediocre 1.2% this year, though that would be higher than the 0.8% growth they predicted in the NABE's February survey.
View ArticleNWA Tech Summit Organizes AI Event for June
The June 1 conference in Bentonville will feature speakers from various tech sectors to discuss artificial intelligence, security and privacy.
View ArticleInfertility is Common in the US, but Insurance Coverage Remains Limited
Clouding this picture are insurer concerns about cost as well as questions about how much fertility coverage should be emphasized or mandated versus helping people find other ways to build families,...
View ArticleCity of Wilson Aims to Become Luxury Tourist Destination
This month, the small Delta community saw the opening of The Louis, a boutique hotel and one of many new businesses starting up in Wilson.
View ArticleChatGPT at Work: Protecting Your Business (Devin R. Bates Commentary)
Employers can ensure that AI tools are used appropriately by developing clear policies and training.
View ArticleRecovering & Rebuilding with Wynne Mayor Jennifer Hobbs
The city of Wynne was devastated by a tornado that hit on March 31.
View ArticleWomen's Foundation of Arkansas, Little Rock Soirée Announce the Top 100 Women...
After months of nominations and vetting more than 600 submissions, we have our honorees.
View ArticleConsumer Confidence Declines Again in May, 4th Time in 5 Months
The Conference Board reported Tuesday that its consumer confidence index fell to 102.3 in May from 103.7 in April.
View ArticleSmall Business Lender Kiva NWA Hits 100-Loan Milestone
The nonprofit, whose work has been facilitated by Startup Junkie Foundation of Fayetteville, has now provided more than $800,000 in interest-free loans to the community since it launched in late 2019.
View ArticleUS Job Openings Rise to 10.1 Million as Labor Market Stays Strong
Layoffs fell, but the number of people quitting their jobs — a sign of confidence that they can find better pay or working conditions elsewhere — slid last month to the lowest level since March 2021.
View ArticleIndependent Bookselling Expanded Again in 2022, With New and Diverse Stores...
Once overwhelmingly white, the booksellers association added 46 stores last year that reported diverse ownership.
View ArticleTeen Workers are in High Demand for Summer and Commanding Better Pay
To ease a labor crunch, some states are moving to roll back restrictions to let teens work more hours and, in some cases, more hazardous jobs.
View ArticleNonalcoholic Bar, Coffee & More in Pettaway
Mike Orndorff, developer behind Pettaway Square, has partnered with Aaron Long on Pettaway Coffee, whose grand opening was Saturday, June 3.
View ArticleSeeking Help for ALICE Arkansans (Harvey Williams Commentary)
New approaches and collaborations can unlock potential for Arkansas entrepreneurs.
View ArticleVisit Bentonville Focused on Niche Markets, Says CEO Kalene Griffith
Griffith has led Visit Bentonville since August 2005.
View ArticlePresenting The 40 Under 40 Class of 2023
The 30th class of Arkansas Business 40 Under 40 honorees — men and women from around the state and a variety of industries who are shaping business, government and nonprofit work in Arkansas.
View Article