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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.

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Moving On Up (David Mitchell Commentary)

Better economic freedom isn’t about bragging rights. It brings better outcomes for society.

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Trust 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.

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Central 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.

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Fed 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.

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DD&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.

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Arkansas Unemployment Drops to Record 3.1% in December

The U.S. jobless rate also declined, to 3.9% in December.

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Arkansas Capital Corp. Names Sam Walls III as CEO

Walls replaces Rush Deacon, who served as CEO from July 2013 through December 2021.

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Walmart-Backed Financial Startup Buys 2 Companies

A Goldman Sachs veteran will lead the combined companies.

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US Economy Grew 5.7% in 2021, Fastest Pace Since 1984

Private investment rocketed 32% higher, boosted by a surge in business inventories.

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Long-Term US Mortgage Rates Hold This Week at 3.55%

Though they remain historically low, home loan rates have been rising.

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Hunt Heir Starts NIL Agency, Signs Arkansas Hoops Standout JD Notae

The Athlete Advocate Consortium pairs college athletes with nonprofit community groups.

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Simmons 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.

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FINRA 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.

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Fortner Moves to Legacy Capital (Movers & Shakers)

Sarah Fortner has joined Legacy Capital Wealth Partners of Little Rock as a wealth adviser.

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Investments 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.

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UA Economist Gives Tepid Forecast for Arkansas

Mervin Jebaraj believes several important industries will have a difficult time reaching pre-pandemic employment levels.

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Southern Bancorp to Buy Premier Bank of Arkansas

The deal includes $200 million in assets and three branches in northeast Arkansas.

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Cannabis Banking Firm Abaca Surpasses $2B in Commerce

Growth has come at a blazing pace for the company.

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Census 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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