Author: Roby Brock

Ms. Adverthinker Reports From SXSW On Digital, Social Media Trends

After a lengthy hiatus, Ms. Adverthinker, Emily Reeves with Little Rock-based Stone Ward Communications, is back and blogging with a vengeance.

Legislative Expense Settlement Proposed

Max Brantley at the Arkansas Times reports on a proposed settlement of a lawsuit by the Arkansas Public Law Center and the state regarding legislative expense payments.

Brawner: Have Recent Changes Meant Fewer Laws?

Steve Brawner with the Arkansas News Bureau looks at some reasons why legislative productivity may be on the decline, and not necessarily in a bad way.

Girl Scout Cookies And The Art Of The Sale

One hundred years ago, the first Girl Scout troop was formed when Juliette Low organized 18 young women in her Savannah, Ga., home. Needless to say, the idea caught on.

Verizon Call Center Closings Could Boost Little Rock Operations

Verizon Wireless announced the closure of three major call centers in the U.S. late last week, a move that could bring benefits to Arkansas’ Verizon operations.

Advanced Energy Group Partners With National Organization

A group of Arkansas companies advocating for expansion of the state’s energy and manufacturing workforce has aligned with a national group promoting similar innovation.

Simmons First National Bank Promotes Three

Simmons First National Bank promoted Darren Wyatt to Vice President, Todd Carter to Assistant Vice President, and Misti Smykla to Consumer Banking Officer. Wyatt serves as a commercial loan officer…

Former Acxiom company leader and entrepreneur-extraordinaire Charles Morgan gives Talk Business an exclusive interview sharing news regarding his current business investments and thoughts on the company he once headed for more than three decades.

Arkansas Fracking Rules Receive Good Grade

A review team with the State Review of Oil and Natural Gas Environmental Regulations (STRONGER) says Arkansas’ regulation of hydraulic fracturing of oil and gas wells is “well managed,” but recommends more funding for well inspections.

Rep. Darrin Williams Makes History As First African-American House Speaker-designate

After officially adjourning the 88th General Assembly 2012 fiscal session, House members set out to make history. They did by selecting Rep. Darrin Williams as the first African-American Speaker-designate.

The Session Wraps Up: The Speaker’s Race, Sine Die And More

As the fiscal session draws to a close today at noon, there will be more than the usual “sine die” procedures.

Allen’s Canning To Sell 4 Brands In ‘Strategic Repositioning’

Siloam Springs-based Allens, Inc. is selling four of its six frozen vegetable operations to The Bonduelle Group in an effort to “strategically reposition its brand.”

Governor Beebe Appoints 32 To Boards and Commissions

Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Billy “Scott” Berna, Fayetteville, to the Burial Association Board. Appointment expires December 31, 2016. Replaces Donald Martin. Steve…

Walmart Bullish On Global Prospects As International Arena Evolves

The $25 billion revenue growth enjoyed by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. last year was largely due to its assets abroad – a phenomenon not likely to change anytime soon.

First District Democrats Making Introductions On Jobs, Debts And Deficits

Two of the three Democrats vying for the First District Congressional nomination have been profiled on our newest radio partner, KASU-91.9 FM.

Are We Headed For A Wireless Spectrum Disaster?

The networks that run high-speed smart devices are struggling to keep up with consumer demand and the prospects are daunting that they’ll be able to continue the pace in the future without radical changes.

Arkansas May Lose 223 Air Force Jobs

A “Force Structure Announcement” released Wednesday (Mar. 7) by the U.S. Air Force shows Arkansas losing 223 positions, or 2.75%, under the previously announced budget cuts and force changes.

Jonesboro Print Production Firm Closing, 600 Jobs At Risk

Quad/Graphics, a printing company headquartered in Sussex, Wisconsin, is closing its Jonesboro plant in the fourth quarter of this year.

Tyson Foods CEO Says Eye On Domestic, Foreign Growth

Tyson Foods is in an “enviable position” in the meat industry and that affords it numerous options, CEO Donnie Smith told an investor conference on Wednesday (March 7).

$20 Million Blass Building Redevelopment Announced For Downtown Little Rock

The Doyle Rogers Co. and Moses Tucker Real Estate announced plans for a $20 million mixed-use development of the old Blass Department Store building on Main Street in Little Rock.