A hospital in Lowville, New York had to shut down its maternity ward when dozens of staffers left their jobs rather than get vaccinated. At least 125 employees at Indiana University Health resigned…
US. consumer confidence rose again for the fifth consecutive month in June. This puts at the highest levels seen since the start of the pandemic and comes as a sign…
Another group of restaurant owners were informed this week that their Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) award grants were rescinded amid court judgments that found that the way the U.S. Small…
Americans spent more last month on clothing, electronics and dining out as the economy opened up and pandemic-related restrictions were lifted. Retail sales rose a seasonal adjusted 0.6% in June…
Despite its celebration for several years, no data has been collected on the economic impacts in Arkansas of federalizing Juneteenth. Juneteenth was celebrated as a national holiday for the first…
Young Americans are saving the summer. Businesses are counting on teenage workers to staff restaurants, golf clubs, resorts and other hot-weather entertainment spots emerging from pandemic lockdowns. Many employers are struggling…
Americans increased their spending by 0.5% in April, a slowdown after a massive gain in March that had been powered by the distribution of billions of dollars in individual stimulus…
There’s good news on the restaurant beat. It’s about time. “They’re busy, really busy,” Montine McNulty, CEO of the Arkansas Hospitality Association, says of the state’s restaurants. That’s proving to…
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose to 99.8 in April, an increase of 1.6 points from March. The Optimism Index has increased 4.8 points over the past three months…
Layoffs and lockdowns, combined with enhanced unemployment benefits and stimulus checks, gave many Americans the time and the financial cushion to rethink their careers. Their former employers are hiring again…
There’s a wild card in the push to return to post-pandemic life: Many workers don’t want to go back to the jobs they once had. Layoffs and lockdowns, combined with…
Cities see proof that economies are bouncing back post-pandemic Cities across our area are seeing increased sales tax revenue and interest from companies who want to open up in Arkansas.…
Fast Facts: Survey conducted by Division of Agriculture initiative looks at consumer prioritiesData collected from 199 southwestern Arkansas residentsSurvey results at uaex.uada.edu/createbridgesresources A friendly atmosphere, options, and safety measures were…
The government’s key COVID-19 relief program for small businesses has run out of money. The Small Business Administration said Wednesday that the Paycheck Protection Program has been exhausted. As of…
Arkansas tourism bouncing back after year of restrictions The state is beginning to see increased travel, which will hopefully bode well for the hospitality industry in Arkansas. The Department of Arkansas…
Consumer confidence rose sharply for a second straight month, hitting the highest level since the pandemic began, as the rapid rollout of vaccines and another round of U.S. financial support…
The remainder of 2021 promises to be quite an active year for Arkansas' top financial institutions, with all three expressing optimism that economic recovery is starting, although some anxieties persist…
The coronavirus pandemic hit Arkansas in March 2020, causing thousands of Arkansans to lose their jobs. Some Arkansas bar and restaurant owners said they may have felt the impact the…
Restaurants devastated by the coronavirus outbreak are getting a lifeline from the pandemic relief package that’s awaiting final approval in the House. The bill passed by the Senate on Saturday a dds…
Minorities and women do not have the same access to capital as their white male counterparts, a systemic issue that can be addressed through education, outreach and more diversity among…