Arkansas Bankers Seize a National Moment
George Floyd’s death in May in Minneapolis set off protests against police brutality and racism nationwide, but it had an unforeseen effect on Arkansas banking.
View ArticleTeam SI CEO Tim Whitley to Lead Webinar With Google, TapClicks
Team SI CEO Tim Whitley is hosting a webinar with Google and TapClicks, a California marketing technology company, to train retailers on riding the flood of customers pouring into e-commerce.
View ArticleList: Paycheck Protection Program Aid Went Beyond Hard-Hit Companies
The government on Monday identified roughly 650,000 mostly small businesses and nonprofits that received taxpayer money through a federal program that was designed to soften job losses from the...
View ArticleSPONSORED: Business Lessons Learned From COVID-19
We won’t know the full economic impact of COVID-19 for years to come. But we do know it won’t be business as usual.
View ArticleRoe Joins the ASBTDC at A-State
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro has announced the addition of Brittany Roe to the center as a business consultant.
View ArticleRemote Work: Luxury or Necessity? (Tab Townsell Commentary)
Today, remote work is no longer considered an added job perk. It’s widely recognized as a workplace necessity — both by employees and employers — and not simply because of social distancing measures...
View ArticleInnerplan's Tim McMennamy Brings Interior Motivation to Office Health
Tim McMennamy, the president of Innerplan Office Interiors, sees a silver lining in the “adaptability” of his team, vendors and customers.
View ArticleUS Consumer Confidence Tumbles in July as COVID-19 Spreads
U.S. consumer confidence tumbled in July to a reading of 92.6 as coronavirus infections spread in many parts of the country.
View ArticleCentral Arkansas Angel Network Announces Board Appointment
The Central Arkansas Angel Network on Tuesday announced a new board appointment and board assignments.
View ArticleNOWDiagnostics to Offer Antibody Test in Europe
NOWDiagnostics Inc. of Springdale says it will offer its COVID-19 antibody tests to medical facilities in Europe.
View ArticleVideo: Watch the 2020 Arkansas Business 40 Under 40 Virtual Awards Ceremony
Honorees in this year's Arkansas Business 40 Under 40 class shared insights about leadership, retaining talent in Arkansas and key influences at this year's awards celebration, available now to watch...
View ArticleSEC Goes to Conference-Only Schedule, Sept. 26 Start
The powerhouse Southeastern Conference reconfigures its schedule to include only league games in 2020, a pandemic-forced decision that pushes major college football closer to a siloed regular season in...
View ArticlePierce Osborne, State Dentists Brace for More Bite from Coronavirus
Dr. R. Pierce Osborne II, the dental association chief, touts COVID-19 precautions and says not a single U.S. virus case has been traced to a dental visit.
View ArticleGarver HQ Plays Host to $10.1M Transaction (Real Deals)
An affiliate of Old House Capital in Dallas, acquired the 47,627-SF Garver complex at 4701 Northshore Drive. The seller is Taipanic Investment Group LLC, a Garver affiliate.
View ArticleWill Pandemic Be the Death of Buffets?
The coronavirus epidemic has hit buffets hard. Relying on sneeze guards and the good manners and hygiene of other diners is particularly problematic now.
View ArticleSome Restaurants See Sales Going Up
Adapting to takeout mode, quick-serve model shows resilience during pandemic.
View ArticleFinancial Pie Fight Grows Tart for Fork & Crust
Allegations of fraud and financial misrepresentation provide common points of contention in a small-business dispute in Washington County Circuit Court.
View ArticleArkansas Business Seeks Nominations for CFO of the Year
Arkansas Business is now taking nominations for its annual CFO of the Year Awards. Honorees will be honored during a virtual livestream awards ceremony on Dec. 15.
View ArticleShelnutt: July Tax Report 'Stunning' As State Beats Forecast
State tax officials say Arkansas' July net available general revenue was $665.9 million, up 43.9% from the same month last year and 8.6% above forecast.
View ArticleCOVID-19 Reshapes, Reduces Back-to-School Spending
As the pandemic drags into the new school year, it is wreaking havoc on reopening plans and the back-to-school shopping season, the second most important period for retailers behind the holidays.
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