When it comes to the economy both in Arkansas and nationwide, even the best outlooks come with a substantial dose of caution. Jeremy Horpedahl knows this better than most. When not serving as the director of the Arkansas Center for …
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Wait-and-See Mode: State Economists Not Sure What to Expect from 2025
by Doug Criseby Doug CriseThere is a little bit of good news and a little bit of bad news in forecasting Arkansas’ economic outlook for 2025. As for any sweeping changes from the federal level impacting the state, get comfortable. There simply has not …
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Economists: More Slow Growth Ahead — Steel, Lithium Industries Promise Economic Impact
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterPictured above: A Standard Lithium bromine tower in El Dorado hints at big things to come in south Arkansas. (Photos provided) In a nutshell, more of the same is what Arkansans can expect of the state’s economy in 2024. The …
Above: Legacy Wine and Spirits, Little Rock (Photo by Jamison Mosley) Ever gone on a vacation in Arkansas only to find that the county you are visiting is dry? It might be quite a drive back to a liquor store …
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Walton Arts Center Board Members Resign After CEO’s Decision on Drag Events
Six members of the Walton Arts Center Board of Directors announced their resignations Friday afternoon in light of the center’s decision not to host drag events for minors during Northwest Arkansas Pride celebrations next month. “After careful consideration, we are compelled by …
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Workers Wanted: State Needs Bodies to Keep Pace with Jobs
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterOfficials including former state attorney general and current Lt. Gov. Leslie Rutledge (far left) and former AEDC director Mike Preston (third from left) broke ground on a Tractor Supply Co. distribution center in Maumelle. (KUAR) The table is being set …
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UA 28th Annual Business Forecast Luncheon Coming Jan. 28 in Rogers
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe University of Arkansas’ 28th annual Business Forecast Luncheon will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, at the Rogers Convention Center in the World Trade Center District in Rogers, and will feature a panel …
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Arkansas Leaders Named to St. Louis Fed Community Advisory Council
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis has appointed five new members to its Community Development Advisory Council, three of which are from Arkansas. The council meets twice a year to inform St. Louis Fed President James Bullard and Community Development …
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Economists Giving 2021 Outlook at Virtual Arkansas Business Forecast in January
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleThree economists will provide a 2021 economic outlook at the 27th annual Arkansas Business Forecast in January. This virtual panel will provide Arkansas business leaders with a local, domestic and international perspective on the 2021 economy. Mervin Jebaraj, director of the …
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State of Northwest Arkansas Region Report to be Released in October
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe annual State of the Northwest Arkansas Region Report will be released on Thursday, Oct. 8. The Center for Business and Economic Research in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas and the Northwest Arkansas …