by - February 8, 2012 1:10 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe said Fort Smith would be an ideal location for a new Caterpillar hydraulic excavator manufacturing operation. He also shared views on other topics in this wide-ranging conversation.
by - February 8, 2012 12:28 pm
Between 200 and 300 jobs could come back to Fort Smith if attorney and land buyer David Harp, Union Pacific, and the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority (FCRA), can work out a deal soon.
by - February 8, 2012 8:14 am
This morning, Feb. 8, at 10 a.m., Talk Business & Politics will launch its latest installment of “Talk Politics,” our Q&A session with Gov. Mike Beebe (D).
by - February 7, 2012 5:40 pm
The Arkansas Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) will honor Bob Hupp with its Diamond Award on March 16 at the Little Rock Club. Hupp is the…
by - February 7, 2012 3:57 pm
Arkansas Secretary of State Mark Martin (R) hired former Congressman and Republican gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson’s law firm to defend his office in a lawsuit challenging black majority legislative boundaries.
by - February 7, 2012 3:39 pm
Walmart confirmed today (Feb. 7) plans to spend $750 million in Canada to complete at least 73 projects this year, which will add 4.6 million square feet for retail giant.
by - February 7, 2012 3:31 pm
Fort Smith-based Weldon, Williams & Lick (WWL) has won the contract to print about 8.8 million tickets for the London 2012 Olympics, according to several European news agencies.
by - February 7, 2012 11:50 am
For more than a decade, the superpower business communities of central and Northwest Arkansas have competed for influence, sway and credit as the driving economic engine for Arkansas. Now, they’re looking to join forces.
by - February 7, 2012 11:28 am
Acxiom says it is looking to bring on hundreds of new tech workers as the Little Rock-based data and digital marketer adds a greater emphasis to its digital media strategies.
by - February 6, 2012 4:59 pm
Lost accounts — purposeful and not on purpose — set back fourth quarter and full-year results for Van Buren-based USA Truck.
by - February 6, 2012 4:39 pm
The Arkansas Lottery Commission culled its list of finalists for its top executive post and reduced the director’s high-paying salary by nearly one-half.
by - February 6, 2012 9:46 am
Marketing expert Jim Karrh with Mangan Holcomb Partners and Karrh & Associates evaluates this year’s crop of Super Bowl ads. He notes several interesting trends.
by - February 6, 2012 9:38 am
The Stonewall Democrats of Arkansas are leading an upcoming debate on the legal arguments surrounding same-sex marriage.
by - February 6, 2012 7:51 am
The Walmart Foundation announced $9.5 million in grants to organizations with a shared mission of promoting healthy eating habits.
by - February 4, 2012 1:08 pm
Two new budget problems have emerged ahead of the Feb. 13 start to the fiscal session.
by - February 4, 2012 11:27 am
Walmart and other big-box retailers offer a range of financial products to customers. Critics say the growing financial services need more oversight like its banking counterparts.
by - February 3, 2012 5:55 pm
The Air Force “re-missioning” plan released Friday calls for the 188th Fighter Wing in Fort Smith to lose its 20 A-10 aircraft, with the unit to convert to operating the unmanned Predator aircraft.
by - February 3, 2012 12:56 pm
CNBC highlighted Caterpillar’s North Little Rock motor grader operations this morning, including an interview with Gov. Mike Beebe (D).
by - February 3, 2012 12:27 pm
The Democratic Party of Arkansas accused Republicans of not caring about Medicaid recipients based on a Twitter post from House Minority Leader Rep. John Burris (R-Harrison). Burris says the accusation is “pandering and playing divisive politics and class warfare.”
by - February 3, 2012 12:15 pm
Shareholders of Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN) today elected nine people to the company’s Board of Directors, including seven independent directors. The vote was announced at Tyson’s annual meeting of shareholders…
