Above is the live press conference from Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson and other state officials. Notes of interest are as follows: State Procurement team has 2 million PPEs coming and the order is said to ship at the end of the week. An extra $30 million has been allocated by the state for PPEs. Individual […]
Small Business Association Releases Guide for Disaster Loan Assistance and Other Helpful Links
The Small Business Administration announced that certain businesses can apply for a low-interest disaster loan. Edward Haddock, the SBA District Director released the following guide: Dear Arkansans, SBA has approved Disaster Declaration #16372 Arkansas Disaster number AR-00109 as a statewide declaration for small business affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19). Effective date 1/31/2020. Businesses located in all […]
AG targets price gouging; puts $3M toward state’s small business loan fund
The AG’s office has worked to suppress price gouging during this time of crisis and is also putting millions toward the fund for small business loans. Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced Friday that the office is allocating $3 million to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s (AEDC) Quick Action Loan Program for small businesses affected […]
Video: Fire Wednesday Night at Alexander Human Development Center
Wednesday night in Alexander several emergency responder agencies came together to fight a large fire inside the former Alexander Human Development Center. Scroll down for video. The property was owned by the State but ended up in the hands of the City of Alexander. There is now a private developer looking to rebuild on the […]
SBA re COVID-19 Help: Businesses Must Demonstrate Financial Need by County
The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management is asking businesses and non-profits to fill out the form below, so they can demonstrate a need in this county for economic assistance. The following announcement outlines the program to help businesses and non-profits with low interest loans. However these organizations must first fill out the Injury Worksheet and […]
Women’s Networking Luncheon set for Mar 11th in Benton
The Women In Networking (WIN) chapter in Saline County hosts a luncheon once a month on 2nd Wednesdays. Everyone gets a chance to talk about their business, there’s always a speaker, and a yummy lunch. Want a chance to talk even more about your business? Bring a door prize – WIN calls it a Happy. […]
Benton Chamber Newsletter Mar 2020 – New Members, Events & Promotions
The Benton Area Chamber of Commerce puts out a newsletter to tell about upcoming events, new members and current promotions. Visit the chamber website at www.bentonchamber.com or call 501-860-7002. See more Benton Chamber Newsletters by searching at https://www.mysaline.com/?s=benton+chamber+newsletter Click images to enlarge.
AG going to U.S. Supreme Court to fight high Rx prices; protect small pharmacies
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge on Tuesday February 25th filed a brief with the United States Supreme Court in the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) case in Arkansas. The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in that case on April 27, 2020. In this case, the AG’s office says Rutledge seeks to protect small businesses in […]
Bryant Committee to consider several business and property changes Feb 27th
The Bryant City Development Review Committee will meet Thursday, Febuary 27th, at 9:00 a.m. in the Bryant City Complex/Administration Conference Room. Ballard Subdivision Replat Arkansas Surveying and Consulting – Requesting Recommendation of Approval for Replat of Lot 3R 0246-PLN-01.pdf 0246-APP-01.pdf Dawson’s Pointe Replat Johnathan Hope – Requesting Recommendation of Approval for Replat of Drainage 0252-LTR-01.pdf […]
Car shop closes doors in downtown Benton
It’s been a few years since Pinnacle Car Care set up for business at the corner of Market and Conway Streets in historic downtown Benton. Recently, locals have noticed that owners Owners Mike and Deborah Carafello have shut the doors. I spoke with Deborah who said they were called to tend to a family member’s […]
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