Missouri Bank to Open Loan Office in Fayetteville
Sterling Bank announces plans to enter the northwest Arkansas market by opening a loan production office on June 1 at 1607 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville.
View ArticleVideo: Economist Michael Pakko on COVID-19 and Arkansas' Economy
Michael Pakko, chief economist and state economic forecaster at the Arkansas Economic Development Institute at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, talks about the state of Arkansas' economy amid...
View ArticlePresenting the 40 Under 40 Class of 2020: An Annual List of Rising Stars
When committee members dig into the stacks of nominations, we are looking for professional accomplishments and community service. We are also looking for the potential to do great things in the future.
View ArticleJob Losses, Pandemic Hit Hardest in Leisure, Hospitality
The coronavirus pandemic has devastated the U.S. labor market. The unemployment rate in the United States soared to 14.7% in April, the highest since shortly after World War II.
View ArticleAttorneys See Bankruptcies Rising Soon
Arkansas attorneys are bracing for a surge in bankruptcy filings as a result of the financial upheaval of the coronavirus pandemic, and they aren’t alone.
View ArticleGlasbrenner, Grovey Take Seats on Encore Board (Movers & Shakers)
Elizabeth Smiley Glasbrenner and Quinn Grovey are new members of the board of Encore Bank in Little Rock.
View ArticleThe Other Half (Gwen Moritz Editor's Note)
The virus itself is no respecter of persons, but the same is not true of economic collapse.
View ArticleFarmers Bank & Trust Buys Saline County Liquor Store Location
This week’s installment of million-dollar real estate transactions kicks off in Bryant before finishing up in west Pulaski County.
View ArticleWith Folk Festival Out, Stone Bank Plans Virtual Concert From Mountain View
How do you satisfy your mandolin mania and dulcimer devotion when COVID-19 has canceled the Arkansas Folk Festival for 2020? If you’re Stone Bank, you turn your cabin fever into an homage to “the music...
View ArticleFed's Powell Says New Lending Programs to Launch by June 1
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that the Fed's lending programs for medium-sized businesses and state and local governments would begin operating by the end of this month.
View Article34 States Reach Settlement With Santander Consumer USA
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announces a settlement with Santander Consumer USA Inc. that includes nearly $30 million in direct payments and debt relief for Arkansas consumers.
View ArticleUS Existing Home Sales Plunge 17.8% in April
Sales of existing homes plunged 17.8% in April with the real estate market still in the grips of the coronavirus pandemic.
View ArticleSimmons Bank Donates $1M to Construction of Pine Bluff Clinic
Simmons Bank has donated $1 million toward construction of Arkansas Children’s Pine Bluff Clinic.
View ArticleNavigating Unemployment Issues When Managing Your Workforce (Deveante Jones...
Although states are beginning to ease restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers and workers will still continue to deal with the massive toll the pandemic has taken on the workforce.
View ArticleJames Advances at Arvest (Movers & Shakers)
Tanya James has been promoted to vice president and branch administrator in Little Rock for Arvest Bank.
View ArticleMega Valero Convenience Store Rings Up $2.2M Sale (Real Deals)
An affiliate of NetStreit Corp. of Dallas bought the 7,409-SF convenience store-storage project in North Little Rock from Wael and Sueha Alami.
View ArticleSPONSORED: Small Business Survival Guide: 4 Tips to Surviving a Major Recession
Seeking clarity can help in making good decisions. Whether we realize it or not, we all use certain principles to help us make decisions.
View ArticleWebinar: FLEX360 on How to Make Smart Decisions on Digital Marketing
FLEX360 Executive Director John Tucker and Digital Marketing Manager Aly Smith will join Tre Baker of Arkansas Business to discuss the truths and misconceptions of digital marketing.
View ArticleUS New-Home Sales Post Slight Gain in April
U.S. new home sales ticked up 0.6% in April, a surprising gain amid the coronavirus outbreak that hints at the relative health of potential buyers.
View ArticleReal Estate Agents Use More Virtual Tools During Pandemic
Arkansas real estate agents say the COVID-19 pandemic has and will likely change how they do business by making virtual options for showing homes more common.
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