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Krystal to open May 23 in Jonesboro

After a long awaited opening, Jonesboro residents will soon be able get their hands on Krystal burgers once again. Monday, May 23 (one week from today) is the grand opening, according to Haag Brown Commercial. As the opening date draws closer, local owners have almost completed their new crew roster, [read more…]

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Governor appoints Wingo to AEDC Board

Governor Asa Hutchinson has appointed Lindsey Wingo to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission Council. Wingo replaces Jim Andrews on the Council. She is project manager at studioDRIFT, an Arkansas nonprofit focused on connecting and animating rural communities. A native of Rector, she is former executive director of the Downtown Jonesboro [read more…]

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Riceland Foods Appoints New CEO

Jason Brancel named President and Chief Executive Officer STUTTGART, Ark. (March 14, 2022): Riceland Foods, the world’s largest miller and marketer of rice and one of the Mid-South’s major soybean processors, today announced Jason Brancel has been named President and Chief Executive Officer by the Board of Directors. An extensive, [read more…]

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Riceland Foods Announces Sustainability Partnership with Arva Intelligence

STUTTGART, Ark. : Riceland Foods announced today a new partnership with Arva Intelligence as the cooperative shifts its sustainability focus towards capturing the agronomic and economic data associated with its farmer members crop production. Through the Ingrain Good Sustainability Initiative, Riceland is dedicated to creating value through sustainability for its [read more…]

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Small Business Center Offers Business Consulting Sessions

JONESBORO – The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at Arkansas State University is offering 30-minute small business consulting sessions this month. The ASBTDC provides one-to-one confidential guidance to business owners and entrepreneurs. Primary areas of assistance include business planning, financial analysis, market research, loan packaging, growth and expansion, [read more…]