Author: Roby Brock

Roby Brock

NW Arkansas Officials Encourage Exploration In New Marketing Campaign, Website

Northwest Arkansas leaders are sporting a new marketing campaign to compliment the influx of visitors to the region for the Crystal Bridges Museum or Razorback sporting events.

March Unemployment Falls To 7.4% In Arkansas

More people are working and fewer are unemployed.

Bank Of The Ozarks Adds 3 To Board Of Directors

Three new members have joined the board of directors of Little Rock-based Bank of the Ozarks. The three new directors are Nicholas Brown, Dr. John Reynolds, and Dr. Sherece West….

TBQ: This Start-up Investor Follows His Passions

Angel investor Michael Peace has something he thinks the cigar-loving public of central Arkansas ought to know: the best Cuban cigars don’t just come from Cuba anymore … and he knows where you can get some.

UAMS, CARTI Agree To $9.5 Million Split

After more than 40 years of partnership, a desire to take cancer treatment in different directions has led to a split between the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute (CARTI).

Acxiom Hires Google Analytics Exec For New R&D Role

Acxiom has hired former Google Analytics executive Dr. Phil Mui as the company’s chief product and engineering officer.

Legislative Tax Committee Looks At History Of Exemptions

When House Revenue and Tax Chairman Rep. Davy Carter, R-Cabot, proposed a complete review of the Arkansas tax code, he may not have known what a history lesson he asked for.

Arthritis Foundation Moves LR Office, Announces New Leadership Council

The Arthritis Foundation’s Southeast Region announced a new leadership council as well as plans to move it long-time Little Rock office. This year’s Arkansas Leadership Council members are: Joe D….

Libertarians Nominate Slate Of State Candidates, Including All 4 Congressional Seats

On Saturday (April 14), the Libertarian Party of Arkansas (LPAR) nominated candidates for the 2012 election cycle during their state convention.

Arvest Bank Scores High In J.D. Power Awards

Bentonville-based Arvest Bank ranked highest both in the South Central Region and in the Southwest Region in the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Retail Banking Satisfaction Study. The bank says…

Lt. Gov. Darr Named To National Panel

Arkansas Lt. Governor Mark Darr (R) was recently chosen to serve on the leadership committee of the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA). NLGA is the professional association for the officeholders…

Home Bancshares Posts Record First Quarter Earnings

Home Bancshares, Inc., parent company of Centennial Bank, posted first quarter earnings of $14.5 million compared to $12 million one year ago.

Simmons First Sees Net Income Rise 25%

Pine Bluff-based Simmons First National Corp. had a healthy quarter as net income rose to $6.355 million in the first quarter reporting period compared to $5.066 million one year ago.

USA Truck Q1 Loss Jumps To $4.9 Million

Van Buren-based USA Truck posted a $4.9 million first quarter net loss on revenue of $123.6 million, nearly doubling its red ink from one year ago.

Fourth District GOP Voters Share Opinions On Ross, Romney And Razorbacks

As a follow-up to our GOP Congressional primary questions, Republican voters weigh in on a variety of additional political topics.

Governor Says Surgeon General Job Is Safe

After a recent arrest following a run-in with Little Rock police, Gov. Mike Beebe says that state Surgeon General Joe Thompson’s job is safe.

Centers For Youth And Families Names 3 To Board

Centers for Youth and Families recently appointed three individuals to The Centers’ Foundation Board of Trustees. They are Austin A. Brightop, Senior Vice President for Summit Bank; Lynn Harbert, Senior…

ConAgra Foods Buys Little Rock Plant As Part of Tennessee Pride Deal

ConAgra Foods, Inc. has agreed to acquire Odom’s Tennessee Pride, a producer of frozen and refrigerated breakfast sandwiches and sausage.

Whirlpool Faces Union Questions, Loses Trade Dispute

On Tuesday (April 17), Whirlpool CEO Jeff Fettig and the Whirlpool Board of Directors faced pointed questions from union officials during a shareholders’ meeting in Chicago.