Confronting 'Nitty-Gritty' of Mandates (Lance Turner Editor's Note)
The thought that the federal government is reaching down, via the OSHA and other mechanisms, to put this amount of pressure on employers to vaccinate their employees is remarkable.
View ArticleThe Village at Valley Ranch Sells for $10.7M
This week presents a quartet of million-dollar real estate transactions in Little Rock, redevelopment in North Little Rock and nine of Pulaski County's big construction projects.
View ArticleDerrell Hartwick to Lead North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce
He's the son of Mayor Terry Hartwick, who led the chamber for 15 years.
View ArticleWinrock Awarded $900K Walmart Grant to Help Black-owned Businesses
Winrock said this support comes after the pandemic disproportionately impacted Black and other minority-owned businesses across the U.S.
View ArticleAdult-Use Cannabis on Horizon as Study Looks at Medical Marijuana Data
Proponents say the plan is for recreational marijuana to complement the existing medical marijuana program, not replace it.
View ArticleSPONSORED: Todd Graves Urges Businesses to Stay True To Themselves
Raising Cane's founder says, in order for great customer service to take place, owners and managers must tell and show employees that they're appreciated.
View ArticleUS Net Wealth Distribution Rises
In the first quarter of 2021, the share of net wealth in the United States held by the top 10% rose slightly from the previous quarter to 69.8%
View ArticleOtter Creek Villas Sale Surpasses $6.6M Mark (Real Deals)
The 100-unit Otter Creek Villas apartment project in west Little Rock tipped the scales at $6.65 million.
View ArticleSpringdale Kum & Go Goes for $3.2M (NWA Real Deals)
A real estate investment trust based in Michigan bought the property on Elm Springs Road from the John J. Sorci Trust of San Jose, California, led by trustee Kimberly Mattos.
View ArticleA News Entrepreneur Steps Up in Arkadelphia
Siftings Herald and GateHouse veteran Joel Phelps has stepped up with Arkadelphian.com. He’s promoting it as a professionally edited 24/7 community news source, and he hopes to make it profitable.
View ArticleGet Ready for Vaccine Mandates (Amanda Orcutt Commentary)
Arkansas employers have grappled with decisions about whether to mandate COVID-19 vaccines. Soon, some employers will no longer have much choice.
View ArticleImpact Investors Look to Do Well While Doing Good
Impact investing, which offers returns and an opportunity to make a difference, is gaining ground in Arkansas as younger people, businesses and academics embrace the concept that money can do more than...
View ArticleBusiness Economists Lower Growth Forecasts Due to Virus
The nation's business economists expect slower economic growth this year due to the widespread delta variant of the coronavirus.
View ArticleEmployer Vaccine Mandates Convert Some Workers, But Not All
Tyson Foods says employee vaccinations are up 30% since it announced a mandate in August.
View ArticleArkansas Programs Receive $5.1M in Federal Workforce Grants
The money will help the programs provide employment and training services in historically underserved areas.
View Article$5K 'Pebble' Grants Part of Heartland Forward Plan to Expand Entrepreneur...
The group aims to provide $5,000 "pebble" grants to as many as 1,000 recipients.
View ArticleMidwest Report: Business Confidence in Economy Plummets
Many supply managers fear holiday shoppers will face higher prices and empty shelves.
View ArticlePetit Jean Bank Adds 5 to Board (Movers & Shakers)
Brandi Cooper, Neil Corder, Karen Cree, Rich Moellers and Brandon Zinser have joined the board of directors of Petit Jean Bancshares Inc. of Morrilton and Petit Jean State Bank.
View ArticleBeyond Cotton Hires Group Five West for Marketing
The boutique clothing store's owner called the partnership a "perfect fit."
View ArticlePuzzle Overhanging Job Market: When Will More People Return?
Are more people finally starting to look for work?
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