709,000 Seek US Jobless Aid as Pandemic Escalates
The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits fell last week to 709,000, a still-high level but the lowest figure since March and a further sign that the job market might be slowly healing.
View ArticleMichael Pakko: Employment to Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels by Late 2022
Michael Pakko says the state could see a return to pre-pandemic employment by the end of 2022 — an outlook that could be affected by a vaccine, more stimulus and new shutdowns.
View ArticleLiving in the What If: Managing Uncertain Risks (Cynthia Burleson Commentary)
The first step in addressing these risks that might happen is to consider that these risks can happen and have happened. Consideration should be given to these uncertain, remotely possible, future...
View ArticleLiquor Retailers Seek Permanent Status of Delivery
The Arkansas liquor industry will likely be asking the state Legislature to pass a bill permanently allowing the delivery of alcohol.
View ArticleLawsuit Over $806,300 Judgment Portrayed as Political Ploy
A Rogers attorney insists that legal action taken against Fayetteville mayoral candidate Tom Terminella was more than just an effort to collect on a debt.
View ArticleTyson Foods' Q4 Profit Up 87%, Tallies $540M in FY COVID-19 Expenses
Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale on Monday reported revenue of $11.46 billion, an increase over the $10.88 billion in the same quarter last year. Tyson Foods reported quarterly income of $692 million, an...
View ArticlePhigenics Wins Benchmark Prize at 2020 Best Places to Work Awards
Arkansas Business and the Best Companies Group last week honored 47 Arkansas companies with "Best Places to Work" awards, which honor firms that have exceptional workplace environments.
View ArticleGovernor Orders Bars, Restaurants That Serve Alcohol to Close by 11 p.m.
Gov. Asa Hutchinson says he's accepted a recommendation by his Winter COVID-19 Task Force to direct bars, restaurants and clubs licensed to sell alcohol to close by 11 p.m.
View ArticleArkansas' Unemployment Rate Declines to 6.2% in October
Arkansas' seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declines to 6.2% in October from 7.2% in September, the state Department of Workforce Services reports.
View ArticleABC Properties Sell In $4.5M Deal (Real Deals)
ABC Real Estate LLC, led by Jim Bottin, sold three office buildings on the ABC Financial campus and adjoining properties in Sherwood for a combined $4.5 million transaction
View ArticleKeep Eateries In Mind During The Holidays
Here is my idiosyncratic list of a few Arkansas-centric food-related books that would be good holiday gifts and a nod to one of our craft breweries.
View ArticleArDOT Wins Long-Term Cash, Plots New I-30 Funding Path
The Arkansas Supreme Court may have handed the Arkansas Department of Transportation a loss in October, but the agency isn’t licking any wounds.
View ArticleTragedy And Gratitude (Gwen Moritz Editor's Note)
Let another pesky woman editor encourage you to embrace the spirit of Thanksgiving this year as never before, even as we must limit the traditional togetherness — a small sacrifice by historic standards.
View ArticleArkansas' Top Stockholders: 2020 Very Good for Walton Family Fortune
Arkansas’ richest family has had a good year financially. The heirs of Sam Walton own publicly traded stock valued collectively at more than $205 billion.
View ArticleHere Are the Finalists for the 33rd Annual Business of the Year Awards
Arkansas Business on Monday announced 32 businesses, nonprofits and executives from around the state as finalists for its 33rd Annual Business of the Year Awards.
View ArticleWednesday Is Deadline for Businesses to Tap State Grant Program
Wednesday is the last day to apply for a pandemic relief program providing up to $250,000 in aid to Arkansas business in the personal care, tourism, travel and hospitality industries.
View ArticleChicken Sandwich: The Ultimate Comfort
Fried chicken may be the ultimate comfort food. And we all need comfort now more than ever.
View ArticleHot Springs Village Still Turning Heads at 50
At 26,000 acres, Hot Springs Village is the largest gated community in North America, with a golf course, lake or hiking trail practically a stone’s throw from any spot within those gates.
View ArticleDon't Look for Waldo's in West Little Rock
Waldo’s Chicken & Beer will not be setting up shop at 101 S. Bowman Road, although the property’s new ownership includes some names behind the rollout of as many as 20 of the franchised eateries in...
View ArticleFord, Williams Among Speakers at Next Arkansas Business Executive Leadership...
Westrock Group CEO and co-founder Scott Ford and Southern Bancorp CEO Darrin Williams are among the featured executives scheduled to speak during the spring 2021 Arkansas Business Executive Leadership...
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