Author: Roby Brock

Roby Brock

Ethics Expert: Wal-Mart Must ‘Walk The Talk’

A Mexican law professor and a well-known ethics expert weigh in on the Wal-Mart bribery scandal.

Walmart To Pay $4.8 Million In Wage Dispute

The U.S. Department of Labor says Bentonville-based Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. has agreed to pay more than $4.8 million in back wages and damages to more than 4,500 employees. Additionally, Wal-Mart will pay $463,815 in civil money penalties.

Beebe Discusses Medicaid Costs, Trade Trip and Party Control

Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe elaborated on a number of issues, including the looming Medicaid crisis, his trade trip to China and control of the state legislature in our latest “Talk Politics” interview.

Talk Politics With Gov. Mike Beebe

Tuesday morning, May 1, at 10 a.m., Talk Business & Politics will launch its latest installment of “Talk Politics,” our Q&A session with Gov. Mike Beebe (D).

The Class Of 2025: The Workforce Of Tomorrow

We are technically about halfway through the first quarter of the 21st century. When today’s kindergarteners graduate, what will Arkansas look like?

Arvest Mortgage Division Sees 97% First Quarter Growth

Arvest Mortgage Co. said it originated more than $548 million in new mortgage loans for purchases and refinancing — a 97% increase over last year.

Alltel Wireless, U.S. Cellular Align With Prepaid Cell Phone Offer

U.S. Cellular and Little Rock-based Alltel Wireless have joined together to begin offering a no contract wireless service in select Walmart stores across 18 states beginning in May.

The West Memphis 3 & The Politics Of The First

Will the West Memphis 3 case play a role in the upcoming First District Congressional election?

Deck: Growth in Professional Jobs Will Improve Prosperity in Arkansas

What do lawyers, accountants, architects, engineers, graphic designers and environmental consultants have in common? They’re part of a growing business class in Arkansas, but more is needed.

Whirlpool To Officially Close Fort Smith Factory June 29

Whirlpool’s director of human resources at its Fort Smith manufacturing plant, sent a note to Fort Smith Mayor Sandy Sanders setting June 29 as the date Whirlpool will close its Fort Smith operation.

Simmons First Adds Two To Board Of Directors

Pine Bluff-based Simmons First National Bank added Dean Chambliss and Johnny McGraw to its board of directors. Chambliss is a life-long resident of Jefferson County and the owner of H&D…

President Obama And The Democratic Political Lean

President Barack Obama appears safe with First District Democratic primary voters, who offer insight on their political leanings in our latest survey.

Arkansas Best Swings To $18 Million First Quarter Loss

Highlighting “a number of unusual items,” trucking giant Arkansas Best swung to an $18.2 million first quarter loss despite a modest revenue gain.

Walmart Shareholders Speak Out On Scandal

Controversy is certainly nothing new for Wal-Mart — a simple Google search found a dozen or so active petitions started this year against the Bentonville behemoth.

Democratic, Republican Views Differ Widely On Buffett Rule

Last week, a survey of Republican voters in south Arkansas stated their overwhelming opposition to an increased tax on individuals making more than $1 million annually. Democrats in Arkansas feel quite differently.

Mitchell Communications Group Receives Two National Awards

Fayetteville-based Mitchell Communications Group has received two national awards. The Holmes Report recognized Mitchell as 2012 Small Agency of the Year for its high-profile clients, rate of growth and broad…

Judy Waller Breece: The Mother Of U.S. Pizza

Ever wonder how the iconic Arkansas restaurant chain, U.S. Pizza, got its start? Meet U.S. Pizza founder and President Judy Waller Breece.

Invotek Lands $550,000 Grant For Children’s Speech Tool

Invotek, a research and development company in Alma, Arkansas, has received a $550,000 Phase II Small Business Innovation Research grant from the National Institutes of Health.

First District Democrats Far From Decided On Nominee, Crawford

In less than a month, First District Democrats will have voted for a Congressional nominee to challenge incumbent Republican Cong. Rick Crawford. Who it will be is a total mystery.

P.A.M. Transport Posts First Q1 Profit In Five Years

P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc. returned to the black after several disappointing quarters of net losses and it reported its first positive first quarter of earnings in 5 years.