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Despite ongoing national headlines about economic uncertainty, Arkansas continues to demonstrate something Arkansas Talent Group has been seeing firsthand every day: a resilient economy supported by employers who are still hiring, investing and growing. The latest labor data reinforces what …

Courtney Blockburger, EA, has been named tax director at Salt Creek Consulting & CPA in Benton. Her addition is part of a broader expansion to meet growing client demand across Arkansas and the United States, according to a press release. Blockburger …

Arkansas Talent Group is not your typical recruitment firm, and it is comfortably filling a specific niche in the Arkansas business market. Founded in 2024 by Chris Chunn and Stephanie Shine, each with more than a decade of executive recruitment …

Arkansas-based recruitment firm Arkansas Talent Group (ATG) is expanding its footprint in the state’s hiring landscape with the official launch of its new Temp & Consulting Division on Feb. 23. The move marks a significant evolution for the firm, which …

Welcome to 2026 and Arkansas Money & Politics! We made it through the holidays, and while the tinsel and the tree may stay up for some of us a while longer, the changing of the calendar tells us it is …

In 2023, Stuart McLendon recognized a critical unmet need within the corporate marketplace. He dreamed of a way to empower small and mid-sized businesses by addressing their labor challenges and providing specialized expertise without the overhead of full-time hires. What …

Eagle Bank & Trust, one of Arkansas’s oldest banks, has announced four significant leadership changes, continuing its tradition of excellence in community banking. The bank, which first opened in 1919, has hired and promoted seasoned professionals to help guide its …

Collins Cook, CPA, CGMA, has been promoted to the position of chief accounting officer at Southern Bancorp after serving as the company’s controller for over a decade. “I am excited to welcome Collins into his new role as chief accounting …

Richard Bell, a prominent figure in the accounting industry, was recently honored as the 2024 Business Information Professional of the Year (BIPOY) in the Professional Services category by Beta Alpha Psi. This prestigious award recognizes his outstanding contributions to the …

Janis Alexander was promoted last month to Chief Operating Officer (COO) of North Little Rock Tourism. Prior to her promotion, she held the role of Vice President of Operations. “Since joining us five years ago, Janis has been essential to …