by Tyler Hale The gavel is being passed to a new governor for the Delta Regional Authority’s (DRA) annual DRA States’ Co-Chairman. DRA Federal Co-Chairman Chris Caldwell announced that Lousisiana Governor John Bel Edwards had been selected to serve as the states’ co-chairman for 2020. Edwards...
by Tyler Hale A proposed Pope County casino is estimating that it will have a $3 billion impact in Arkansas during its first 10 years of operation. According to Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB), a new study conducted by consulting firm Economic Impact Group (EIG) has shown that the Legends Resort...
by Tyler Hale Local entrepreneurs in Arkansas will now have another resource at their disposal. The Venture Center and the Little Rock Regional Chamber have partnered to develop a new program, called Origin, aimed at providing guidance and assistance for entrepreneurs and business founders. The...
by Tyler Hale It’s never too early to start a business. Little Rock-area high school students will have that opportunity this month during a business pitch competition at the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub. On February 20, Junior Achievement of Arkansas and the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub...
by Tyler Hale A high-end cycling apparel and accessories company is reportedly making the move to Northwest Arkansas. Rapha Racing LLC is slated to move its U.S. operations to Arkansas from its current base in Portland, Oregon. A report by BikePortland.org says the company is planning to relocate...
by Tyler Hale One of Arkansas’ most notable business leaders will be getting a college department named after him. The Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansashas announced plans to name its accounting department after William T. Dillard, the founder of Dillard’s...
by Tyler Hale Economic development officials are moving on from long-gestating Chinese paper mill in Clark County after the company has paused the project. The Arkadelphia Alliance and Area Chamber of Commerce announced its plans to begin marketing a super-site developed for Shandong Sun Paper...
by Tyler Hale Mountain biking is all the rage in Arkansas, as new trails are being developed throughout the state. The rise of mountain biking trails has grown the state’s tourism footprint and, as a result, its economic prospects. In a 2018 study commissioned by the Walton Family Foundation...
President Donald Trump was acquitted today in his impeachment trial on two counts. The trial has been a national flashpoint for both sides of the aisle over the course of the proceedings. The two counts of impeachment were for alleged abuse of power and for obstruction of Congress’...
by Tyler Hale Print journalism has become a precarious industry in recent years, with multiple newspaper closings, merger and buyouts. The industry has been impacted by the digital revolution, which has moved readers online, as well as a host of other factors. The shifting tides have now impacted...
