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Moses Tucker Partners forms new multifamily management company, Nest
Moses Tucker Partners announced Monday (Sept. 28) the launch of Nest, a multifamily management and leasing platform serving owners, investors and developers across Arkansas and the greater Mid-South. Founded by...
The Supply Side: Survey shows shift in consumer holiday shopping behavior
Research firm CensusWide, in concert with marketing firm InvoiceHome, found that shifting consumer behaviors, such as prioritizing gifts over essential household goods, are high on consumer radars heading into fall...
Federal rescheduling to impact taxes, operations of medical marijuana businesses
The federal rescheduling of medical marijuana is expected to lead to significant tax and operational changes for state-licensed dispensaries as the number of patients rises while sales fall in Arkansas....
Delta Peanut receives $5 million loan to continue operations
Peanut farmers in Northeast Arkansas and in the Missouri Bootheel have potentially staved off a disaster resulting from loss of short-term federal support. A $5 million loan has been allocated...
August online grocery sales up almost 25%
Online orders fulfilled in August were valued at nearly 25% more than the same month in 2025, according to the Brick Meets Click monthly grocery survey. All grocery shopping was...
NRF: 2026 Halloween spending expected to rise 3.82%
Despite higher gasoline prices, consumers are expected to spend $13.5 billion on Halloween-related items, up 3.82%, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey report. The percentage gain is not...
State Chamber CEO: Data centers need to be ‘regulated properly’
Randy Zook, CEO of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and the Associated Industries of Arkansas, is on the front lines of economic development in the state. The hot topics...
NEA Business Notes: Deel named as Arkansas Academy of Family Physicians president of the board
The Arkansas Academy of Family Physicians (ARAFP) has installed Dr. Amanda Deel as its newest president of the board. Deel, who serves as the Associate Dean of Graduate Medical Education...
Halsey Real Estate names Mark Bingman to lead new Little Rock commercial office
Jonesboro-based Halsey Real Estate has named commercial real estate veteran Mark A. Bingman, MCR, SIOR, vice president and managing director. Bingman, a 30-year commercial real estate veteran, will lead the...
Arkansas River tonnage up more than 7% through August
Tonnage shipped on the Arkansas River in August was down more than 2%, but tonnage shipped between January and August is up more than 7%, with a 60.4% gain in...
Introducing the 2026 Northeast Arkansas C-Suite Award winners
It is with great pride that we present to you the third annual Northeast Arkansas C-Suite Awards. The honor acknowledges regional leaders’ contributions, commitment to the community and exceptional professional...
NEA C-Suite: Calvin White Jr.
Which skills do you think are most important when it comes to leadership? Hiring the right people and then getting out of their way. For example, when we built our...