Walmart has finalized its sale of a majority stake in the Seiyu supermarket chain in Japan. In November 2020, Walmart announced its plans to reduce its presence in the Japanese retail market by selling a majority of its stake in…
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New Study Shows Significant Gender, Racial Disparities in Business Lending in Arkansas
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleGrowing a healthy, vibrant economy requires a diversity of businesses and business owners. Particularly in the small business community, having a wide representation of business owners is critical in fostering a robust economic ecosystem. In Arkansas, small businesses form the…
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Arkansas PBS, Farm Bureau Partner on Community Programming
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleArkansas PBS and Arkansas Farm Bureau are partnering on new programming, highlighting community and agricultural life in the Natural State. In a new monthly series entitled “Good Roots,” the organizations will examine rural community life and agribusiness, looking at the…
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New Study to Highlight Racial and Gender Disparities in Small Business Lending
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleThe Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation (WRF) will be unveiling a new report demonstrating racial and gender disparities in small business loans. Commissioned by WRF and Winrock International, the Arkansas Small Business Access to Capital report will be revealed during a webinar…
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Hutchinson Extends Public Health Emergency But Lays Groundwork for Lifting Mask Mandate
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleIn a Friday morning press conference, Gov. Asa Hutchinson charted the state’s path forward in the COVID-19 pandemic with a series of three announcements. Hutchinson is extending the public health emergency, which is set to expire on Saturday, Feb. 28.…
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Sootchy Selects NLR Charter School to Beta Test 529 College Savings Plan App
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleA crowdfunding platform focused on 529 college savings plans is partnering with a North Little Rock charter school to close the financial literacy gap for young Black and minority students. Sootchy, a Los Angeles-based platform, has selected Arkansas Lighthouse Academy’s…
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Six Arkansas Schools Receive ‘Highly Effective Schools’ Accreditation
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleSix Arkansas schools have received a “Highly Effective Schools” accreditation from a national education development company. Solution Tree, a Bloomington, Ind.-based educational development company, awarded this accreditation to six schools, the Arkansas Department of Education announced this week. This accreditation…
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Despite Annual Net Income Drop, Banking Industry Posts Strong 4Q Numbers
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleCommercial banks and savings institutions in the United States saw a drop in net income in 2020, although late year numbers showed dramatic improvement. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) released its Quarterly Banking Profile for the fourth quarter of…
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Arvest Wealth Management Tops $14 Billion in Managed Assets
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleArvest Bank’s wealth management division has grown its assets under management, surpassing the $14 billion mark as of the end of 2020. As of Dec. 31, 2020, Arvest Wealth Management had approximately $14.4 billion under management. Arvest Wealth Management also…
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Senate Passes Bill Allowing Businesses to Forgo Attorney in Small Claims Cases Less Than $2,000
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleA bill that would allow business owners to appear in court without an attorney for cases involving less than $2,000 passed the Senate on Wednesday. Sen. Trent Garner (R-El Dorado) sponsored Senate Bill 281, which allows businesses in specific instances…