Business

Safely resuming operations post-quarantine

After months of anxiety and financial hardship, many business owners finally feel as if they can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Across Arkansas, we’re seeing retail…

Gov. Hutchinson meeting with protest participants to explore solutions

After an afternoon press conference to address public safety at continuing social protests across the state, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said he has had meetings with participants of some of the…

Metro building permit values up 26.4% in May

Building activity in the Fort Smith region dropped in May, but as just as with April, monthly numbers stayed higher than the same time in 2019. The region issued permits…

Arkansas COVID-19 cases surpass 8,000

The number of COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to rise in Arkansas, and the case count is likely to rise further as state officials turn their focus in June to…

Jim Rollins named president of Northwest Technical Institute in Springdale

Jim Rollins, the longtime superintendent of Springdale Public Schools, will become the next president of Northwest Technical Institute (NWTI) in Springdale. Rollins recently resigned from his role with Springdale Public…

ASU and city develop new JETS tracking app

A partnership with Arkansas State University and the city of Jonesboro has led to an app that Jonesboro’s JET bus riders can use to see their buses online in real…

Walmart re-elects board, denies all four independent shareholder proposals

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Walmart Inc. made history Wednesday (June 3) with its first-ever virtual shareholder’s meeting. It lasted just under one hour, including a question-and-answer segment with company executives. …

Seal Solar completes 2-megawatt array for Washington County

The largest county-owned solar array in Arkansas has started operating in south Fayetteville, according to a news release. North Little Rock-based Seal Solar activated Wednesday (June 3) the 2.01-megawatt array…

Walmart rethinking use of new home office; technology teams to continue working remotely

COVID-19 has prompted Walmart to rethink usage of the new corporate home office design and some divisions will likely continue to work remotely. President and CEO Doug McMillon said Wednesday…

Fayetteville die casting company Pace Industries exits bankruptcy, announces new CEO

Pace Industries, an aluminum, zinc and magnesium die casting company based in Fayetteville, said Wednesday (June 3) the business has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after successfully completing a financial restructuring…

Walmart adds re-sale apparel option with ThredUp partnership

Fashion has not ever been a winning category at Walmart, but in recent years the retail giant has moved to expand its apparel lines in stores and online. Last week…

KUAR receives $37,000 grant from Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable Trust

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock public radio station, KUAR, has received a grant of $36,681 from the Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and Educational Trust of Arkadelphia, Arkansas,…

Analysts expect global rice prices to become more competitive

Escalating troubles with China are expected to impact soybean exports again in 2020 following a trend that developed as the trade wars started in early 2018. In response to this,…

Biomass-based diesel imports rose 26% in 2019

U.S. imports of biomass-based diesel, which include biodiesel and renewable diesel, increased 26% to more than 27,000 barrels per day in 2019, following three years of decline, according to the…

Eureka Springs hotels 1886 Crescent, 1905 Basin Park set reopening date

Following several weeks of closures due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic), two historic hotels in Eureka Springs plan to reopen with full service on June 15. The 1886 Crescent Hotel…

Arcade Arkansas to suspend campaign, won’t submit signatures due to COVID-19

Arcade Arkansas, a ballot question committee that was seeking to expand coin-operated amusement machines in Arkansas, said it will suspend its campaign and not submit signatures for a proposed constitutional…

NFIB survey shows utilization of PPP loans, lack of awareness of Main Street Lending program

The National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) on Tuesday (June 2) released results from its latest survey, which showed how business owners are utilizing government programs to respond to the…

Immerse Arkansas leaders invited to participate in the Praxis Nonprofit Accelerator

Immerse Arkansas, a Little Rock-based non-profit that serves youths in crisis, was recently invited to participate in a national development program for non-profits called the Praxis Nonprofit Accelerator, based in…

AEDC doles community grants in 39 counties

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) Division of Rural Services has awarded community grants totaling more than $317,500 to 39 counties and communities across the state. The Division of Rural…

Craighead County is hot spot for coronavirus; ASU to host virtual town halls to discuss race issues

Community spread of COVID-19 is rapidly rising in Arkansas and Craighead County has emerged as a potential hot spot. During the last 24 hours, the county had 21 new cases…

GDP up 4.3% in the third quarter, consumer confidence declines

St. Bernards to expand Maternal Life360 HOME program into Greene County

Then and Now: Cooperative business model a good fit for Mitchell Johnson

Dope Medicinal Wellness opens Fayetteville clinic