Pfleger Advances at Encore (Movers & Shakers)
Nikki Pfleger has been promoted to executive vice president, director of business banking solutions at Encore Bank of Little Rock.
View ArticleMoving On Up (David Mitchell Commentary)
Better economic freedom isn’t about bragging rights. It brings better outcomes for society.
View ArticleTrust In Business Grows (Lance Turner Editor's Note)
Business leaders have a lot on their plates these days. And now we can add another chore: saving the world.
View ArticleCentral Arkansas Cities Continue Population Growth
The 2020 U.S. Census showed the three largest cities in central Arkansas all grew, with Little Rock passing the 200,000 mark to reach 202,591.
View ArticleFed to Signal Rate Hike as it Launches Risky Inflation Fight
Some economists have expressed concern that the Fed is already too late to rein in high prices.
View ArticleDD&F Consulting Group Names Susan Blair Principal
She brings more than 40 years of marketing and communications experience in the banking industry to the firm.
View ArticleArkansas Unemployment Drops to Record 3.1% in December
The U.S. jobless rate also declined, to 3.9% in December.
View ArticleArkansas Capital Corp. Names Sam Walls III as CEO
Walls replaces Rush Deacon, who served as CEO from July 2013 through December 2021.
View ArticleWalmart-Backed Financial Startup Buys 2 Companies
A Goldman Sachs veteran will lead the combined companies.
View ArticleUS Economy Grew 5.7% in 2021, Fastest Pace Since 1984
Private investment rocketed 32% higher, boosted by a surge in business inventories.
View ArticleLong-Term US Mortgage Rates Hold This Week at 3.55%
Though they remain historically low, home loan rates have been rising.
View ArticleHunt Heir Starts NIL Agency, Signs Arkansas Hoops Standout JD Notae
The Athlete Advocate Consortium pairs college athletes with nonprofit community groups.
View ArticleSimmons Bank Arena Goes Cashless as Consumer Payment Methods Change
The arena joins Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville and a host of professional sports venues in saying goodbye to greenbacks.
View ArticleFINRA Awards Stephens Inc. $18.2M in Staff Poaching Case
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority awards Stephens Inc. $18.17 million in a dispute over corporate raiding by Benjamin F. Edwards & Co.
View ArticleFortner Moves to Legacy Capital (Movers & Shakers)
Sarah Fortner has joined Legacy Capital Wealth Partners of Little Rock as a wealth adviser.
View ArticleInvestments Include Banks, Tech, Farming
With $30.1 million raised, Tempus USF LLC of Little Rock tops Arkansas Business’ list of the largest private investment offerings ranked by total investment amount sold.
View ArticleUA Economist Gives Tepid Forecast for Arkansas
Mervin Jebaraj believes several important industries will have a difficult time reaching pre-pandemic employment levels.
View ArticleSouthern Bancorp to Buy Premier Bank of Arkansas
The deal includes $200 million in assets and three branches in northeast Arkansas.
View ArticleCannabis Banking Firm Abaca Surpasses $2B in Commerce
Growth has come at a blazing pace for the company.
View ArticleCensus Shows Racial Change in Central Arkansas
Like the rest of the United States, the ethnic mix in the Little Rock metropolitan statistical area saw substantial change between 2010 and 2020, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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