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Competitive Pressures Squeeze Car-Mart’s Profits

Earlier this fiscal year, Bentonville-based America’s Car-Mart warned that “competitive pressures” could squeeze profitability. That prediction came true, but the  Continue Reading »

Small Business Advocate Says Climate Improving

Look where you want for an indication of the small business environment in Arkansas and you can pretty much find any scenario. The ASBTDC’s Janet Roderick explains what her operations are experiencing.

Treasurer Shoffner Resigns From Office

After intense political pressure from Democrats and Republicans, Arkansas State Treasurer Martha Shoffner (D) has resigned from office in the  Continue Reading »

State Chamber Testing Attitudes On Tort Reform

Members of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce are being asked to offer feedback on a potential tort reform ballot  Continue Reading »

Wal-Mart Launches ‘Arkansas’ Own’ Program To Promote In-state Vendors

Wal-Mart launched a new state initiative called “Arkansas’ Own” to promote Arkansas vendors doing business with the retail giant and  Continue Reading »

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