AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRetail Expansion: Handel’s Ice Cream is opening a new Fayetteville shop near the University of Arkansas on June 18, with the first 50 guests getting free ice cream for a year; the location at 2345 N. College Ave will offer 48 rotating flavors plus pickup and delivery via DoorDash, Uber Eats and Postmates, and catering. Housing & Development: A Magnolia project called “Enclave Estates” is seeking federal tax credits through ADFA for an estimated $13 million, 60-unit townhouse development west of Lelia Street—positioned to be the city’s largest non-student apartment complex if built. Corporate Moves: Tyson Foods named Wes Morris its chief operating officer, overseeing Chicken, Beef, Pork, Prepared Foods and International, effective June 15. Workforce & Tech: Walmart told employees at its Arkansas headquarters that AI is meant to improve jobs, not replace them, and announced OpenAI tool certification for U.S. staff. State Economy Watch: Arkansas ranked No. 43 for child well-being in the Casey Foundation’s KIDS COUNT report, improving overall but slipping in education and child health. Energy Prices: GasBuddy data for the week ending May 30 found one Sebastian County station selling E15 at $3.69—the lowest reported in the county.
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