by - February 25, 2025 7:47 am
Dillard’s Inc. on Tuesday (Feb. 25) reported lower quarterly sales and net income in its fourth quarter, which also weighed on annual revenue and profits. The Little Rock-based upscale retailer…
by - February 24, 2025 6:22 am
A new report from Colliers Arkansas shows steadiness, not rockiness, in Central Arkansas’ commercial real estate market. The office vacancy rate in Central Arkansas noted the office vacancy rate was…
by - February 23, 2025 7:26 pm
David Howald, Flywheel Energy’s chief operating officer, said that controlling costs, new technology, and industry economics are at the heart of his company investing heavily in the Fayetteville Shale Play….
by - February 22, 2025 10:41 am
Dr. Lee Bodenhamer passed away Feb. 20, 2025, at the age of 90. In 2008, Bodenhamer was inducted into the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame after a career in insurance…
by - February 22, 2025 10:13 am
Arkansas-based financial technology company SmartChange announced the launch of SwiftAid, the fundraising platform’s latest innovation that provides quick, cost-effective financial relief for people experiencing urgent crises. With SwiftAid, fundraisers can…
by - February 20, 2025 8:25 pm
Natalie Ghidotti, APR, founder and CEO of Little Rock-based Ghidotti Communications, has been named the 2025 chair of the Public Relations Society of America’s (PRSA) Counselors Academy, an international group…
by - February 20, 2025 8:17 pm
The University of Central Arkansas has announced Dr. Tim Bisping as the new dean of the UCA College of Business. Bisping will begin on July 1. In this role, Bisping…
by - February 20, 2025 8:14 pm
Harding University broke ground on a $8.5 million, 18,000-square-foot library addition for its School of Theology, set to be completed by March 2026. An extension of the Brackett Library, this…
by - February 19, 2025 4:26 pm
The Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce released a new study of the economic effects of the Clinton Presidential Center that shows a 20-year impact of more than $4.9 billion….
by - February 19, 2025 4:13 pm
I love Arkansas. And I love Little Rock. I have been vocal and active in promoting Little Rock – not just because it’s been my home for decades, but because…
by - February 19, 2025 3:52 pm
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock announced Wednesday (Feb. 19) that Dr. Ginger Gummelt will serve as the next dean of the College of Business, Health, and Human Services…
by - February 18, 2025 3:53 pm
Batesville-based Citizens Bank has announced the promotion of Josh Baker as city president for the Central Arkansas market. “We are excited to introduce Josh back into this market, and are…
by - February 18, 2025 3:49 pm
Hendrix College received a $494,00 grant from the Mellon Foundation that will fund the creation of a new health humanities program to complement the existing pre-medical and health sciences programs….
by - February 17, 2025 4:50 pm
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has been awarded a $4.65 million grant to expand cybersecurity learning opportunities nationwide. The grant, funded by the National Centers of Academic Excellence…
by - February 17, 2025 1:24 pm
Three new permits have been submitted for horizontal drilling in the once booming Fayetteville Shale play. Flywheel Energy Development, an Oklahoma City-based private oil and gas exploration and production firm,…
by - February 15, 2025 9:02 pm
Stephens, an independent financial services firm, announced that Curtis Wethington has joined the firm’s Private Wealth Management division as a Financial Consultant. Wethington will be based in the company’s Hot…
by - February 15, 2025 8:56 pm
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) awarded Jim Fram the status of Honorary Life Member (HLM) in recognition of his commitment to excellence and impact on the field of economic…
by - February 13, 2025 12:32 pm
Economic development is a competitive business. Businesses have a choice of where to locate and expand. From high-profile projects like Amazon’s HQ2 to multi-billion dollar manufacturing facilities, most corporate location…
by - February 11, 2025 3:46 pm
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock announced Tuesday (Feb. 11) a transformative $1.5 million gift made in memory of the late Pat Wilson. Wilson’s daughter, Kathy Wilson Roberts, made…
by - February 10, 2025 5:58 pm
Lyon College and the city of Cabot unveiled architectural renderings for the Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine and Cabot Animal Support Services during an event Monday (Feb. 10) at…
