by - February 14, 2024 8:47 pm
Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) Secretary Jim Hudson announced Wednesday (Feb. 14) that Christy Bjornson will serve as the new director of the Arkansas Tobacco Control Division (ATC)….
by - February 14, 2024 12:18 pm
In 2023, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) certified 50 businesses as minority- and women-owned business enterprises through the Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Certification Program. These 50 businesses…
by - February 14, 2024 11:50 am
Nominations for the Division of Arkansas Heritage’s 8th annual Arkansas Food Hall of Fame will close on Feb. 29, 2024. The program recognizes Arkansas’ unique culinary heritage by celebrating the…
by - February 13, 2024 4:05 pm
Nelson Lively has been hired by FNBC Bank as its Business Development Officer for its SBA lending division. “I am excited to have Nelson join our growing team of SBA lending experts,” said…
by - February 13, 2024 4:01 pm
The 22nd Annual Arkansas Delta Byways awards banquet will be held Friday (Feb. 16), in West Memphis. Each year, this event is held to recognize those who have outstanding tourism…
by - February 13, 2024 3:14 pm
ArcBest on Tuesday (Feb. 13) rolled out its Vaux Smart Autonomy system that, in conjunction with other Vaux products, promises to reduce materials handling in warehouses, distribution centers and other…
by - February 13, 2024 2:36 pm
The Cherokee Nation said Tuesday (Feb. 13) it will build 15 cell towers in 16 rural Cherokee communities to provide service where cell or broadband access is poor or unavailable….
by - February 12, 2024 10:18 am
The European Union has expanded its crop sustainability reporting requirements, and agriculture stakeholders in Arkansas intend to be proactive in meeting those requirements. Some of those requirements include environmentally-friendly growing…
by - February 12, 2024 10:12 am
A team of researchers and regional industry partners will receive up to $5 million in additional funding for a Phase 2 investment from the NSF Convergence Accelerator to continue development…
by - February 11, 2024 2:14 pm
HumanitiesAR, an Arkansas nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for Humanities, announced new details for grants and grant cycles for 2024, offering the opportunity for nonprofit organizations and educators to…
by - February 11, 2024 2:02 pm
The Venture Center has launched AAPI Achieve, a new professional mentorship program designed to empower members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in Arkansas. Applications for the…
by - February 8, 2024 2:13 pm
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is asking for public input as it develops a new strategic plan for its extension and research activities. The Division of Agriculture…
by - February 8, 2024 12:49 pm
Arvest Opportunity Fund, a subsidiary of Fayetteville-chartered Arvest Bank, assisted 245 small business customers with $7.16 million in loans in 2023. The company shared the details in a news release…
by - February 7, 2024 3:51 pm
Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center in western Pulaski County announced it has been awarded a $986,537 challenge grant from the J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation and a $1 million grant…
by - February 7, 2024 3:49 pm
Ross O’Kelley has been named as the director of utility services for Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI). In this role, he will lead the statewide association’s construction, utility sales fleet…
by - February 7, 2024 8:29 am
The Jonesboro metropolitan statistical area (MSA) was recently touted in Area Development magazine’s Leading Metro Locations report for 2023. The Jonesboro MSA achieved an overall ranking of 4th out of…
by - February 6, 2024 12:16 pm
Baptist Health College Little Rock has named Joel Hicks, EdD, RT(R), as the college’s new president, effective Feb. 5. Prior to joining Baptist Health College Little Rock, Hicks had served…
by - February 6, 2024 11:26 am
Little Rock-based regional transmission organization Southwest Power Pool announced Tuesday (Feb. 6) that Susan Certoma has stepped down as chair of the SPP board of directors. John Cupparo will become…
by - February 6, 2024 9:11 am
As part of the celebrations for Black History Month, Arkansas State University Museum will host an interactive panel discussion about the once-thriving Black business district of Jonesboro. The event will…
by - February 5, 2024 1:40 pm
The Arkansas Realtors Association (ARA) has named Stephanie White its next CEO. White brings nearly 20 years of industry experience to ARA, including as CEO of the Mobile Area Association…
