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Just one remarkably memorable event in Darrin Williams lifetime, in this case flying into his hometown on Air Force One with the president of the United States, Williams wife and 6-month-old child on board, for a national celebration to recognize the Little Rock Nine and the 40th anniversary of the desegregation of Central High in Little Rock, would probably be enough for most folks.

Two efforts in Arkansas, one around fintech and another around EVs, aim to fill desirable niches.

Westrock Coffee Co.s investment in central Arkansas is a big win on a few levels.

The Little Rock Venture Centers development, probably as it should be, tracks the entrepreneurial blueprint that diagrams the life of a startup business: theres an idea, followed by research to assess its viability, development of a business plan, fund-raising efforts, early struggles and, for the fortunate few, success and expanded growth.

Arkansas claims a financial technology legacy dating back more than 50 years to the founding of Systematics Inc., which was known then as a data-processing company that provided software and other support services for medium-sized banks. Nobody talked about fintech in 1968.

On Friday, April 8, the DuPage County Workforce Innovation Board will host a free online webinar on rethinking recruitment and retention strategies in the post-COVID era.

Shad Khan The Jacksonville Jaguars owner sees little success on the field, but is on the brink of a $450 million Lot J development. Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan is ending the year with a losing 2020 season on the field but a $245.3 million taxpayer-backed investment for his proposed $450 million Lot J development on the table. Khan’s milestone 100th loss Nov. 22 since buying the Jaguars in 2012 did not deter the 70-year-old Forbes 400 billionaire from pursuing his real estate ambition...