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by Roby Brock - December 9, 2024 12:11 pm. NWA Council names Stefanie Pawluk to lead healthcare transformation division. The Northwest Arkansas Council announced Monday (Dec. 9) Stefanie Pawluk, MPH, as the executive director of its health care transformation division.
Eureka Springs voters decide to retain hospitality taxes, tourism ...
Eureka Springs will retain its hospitality tax revenue and its adverting and promotion commission after 71.2% of voters in the tourism-focused city rejected a citizen initiative to put an end to the tax and the commission.
It’s time to seize Arkansas’ greatest opportunity for growth in a ...
Nov 1, 2024 · Replace judgment with curiosity. by Stacey Mason. Vo-tech opened doors for me; let’s open doors for more Arkansans with Issue 1. by Dan Wright. Uninformed AI use can lead to ‘Dear Diary’ moments
Faymonville Group to build plant in Little Rock, add 500 jobs
Oct 29, 2024 · Luxembourg-based Faymonville Group announced Tuesday (Oct. 29) it will build a manufacturing facility on a 54-acre site at the Port of Little Rock. The facility is expected to employ 500 people when fully operational. Members of the seven-generation, family-owned company announced the plant’s opening Tuesday at an event that included Gov. Sarah Sanders and U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark.
Historic downtown Fort Smith building may not be a total loss …
Nov 8, 2024 · Adelaide Hall, one of the oldest buildings in downtown Fort Smith, may not be a total loss following a Nov. 6 fire.A property owner rep says the structure appears intact, and the restaurant company using the building said it is “dedicated” to reopening.
Lab2Launch Accelerator seeks applicants - Talk Business & Politics
Nov 13, 2024 · Applications are open for the 2025 Lab2Launch Accelerator for Arkansas researchers and early-stage companies. Offered by the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center, the multi-week accelerator prepares companies to tap into federal seed funding through SBIR, the Small Business Innovation Research program.
U.S. Highway 67 designated as Interstate 57
Nov 11, 2024 · A stretch of Interstate 57, formerly U.S. Highway 67 from North Little Rock to Walnut Ridge has been designated as an interstate. The 120 mile swath is part of a highway that connects Canada to Mexico and goes through large cities such as …
Franklin County residents, legislators quiz state officials about ...
The community of Charleston was blindsided with news that a state prison was going to be built near their small town when the governor’s office made an announcement Oct. 31.
Harvest Group acquires Bold Strategies - Talk Business & Politics
Oct 31, 2024 · Rogers-based Harvest Group, a national integrated commerce agency, has acquired Rogers-based e-commerce marketing firm Bold Strategies, a company founded in 2017.Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. According to the company, the acquisition expands Harvest Group’s marketing and digital commerce capabilities and increases its managed media spend by 20%.
Leaders highlight programs to help startups, boost innovation
Nov 4, 2024 · Area executives recently discussed some of the projects their companies are investing in to support entrepreneurs and innovation. The panel discussion was part of a Fayetteville luncheon that included the release of the annual State of …