Small business

At just 28 years old, Hunter Lauderdale already has more than a decade’s worth of experience in lawn care. He may not be the typical young businessman, but he does have more than a few of the typical traits crucial …

Even though Hunter Lauderdale, 28, comes from a long line of entrepreneurs in his family, he did not see a clear-cut path for himself when he was younger. “My plan was either prison or dead,” he said. “I was in …

Amateur guitarists and music supporters are in for some fun Saturday, Aug. 8, at the fourth-annual Guitar Wars competition, the state’s only statewide amateur guitar competition.  AY Media Group is the media sponsor for Guitar Wars, founded by renowned music …

Applications to apply for the next Spark! cohort are now open through Sept. 4. The 10-week pre-accelerator program, hosted by the Venture Center and Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce, works to help small businesses strengthen operations, grow revenue and …

With Disability Pride Month in July coming to a close, it’s important to highlight the resources for those living with disabilities in Arkansas.  ALTA Integrated Wellness and World Services for the Blind are two local resources that are combining forces …

Jay Meador has been named president of Little Rock’s Medical Assets Holding Co. Meador joined the MAHC team in July 2026 following a career of more than 20 years in commercial banking. In his new role, he will help guide …

The Peacock Group has hired Georgia Miller as social media specialist. In this role, she will support the agency’s growing client base through social media strategy, content development and digital storytelling, according to a press release. She is based in …

In every industry, there are many things that competitors hold in common with one another. In the commercial cleaning business, the common aim is pretty straightforward: cleaning clients’ designated workspaces on time and on budget. While the underlying goal may …

Josh Carson has been named president and chief operating officer for Rausch Companies, a Fayetteville-based holding company behind Rosedale Communities, Missio Capital, Calara Land Development and EnergyWorks. Carson previously served as executive vice president and general counsel for the Rausch …

The Communications Group has announced an ownership transition. The agency is now jointly owned by longtime shareholders Dane Cowling, co-founder and creative director, and Lisa Van Hook, MA, APR, agency president, according to a press release. The ownership change is …