Author: Roby Brock

Roby Brock

UAMS Receives $1.5 Million Gift From Walker Charitable Foundation

The Willard and Pat Walker Charitable Foundation has gifted the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Northwest campus with $1.5 million.

No Big Surprises With Beebe Budget, Key Leaders Share Priorities

There were no big surprises in Gov. Mike Beebe’s (D) FY 2013 budget proposal, but key budget leaders expressed ideas for additional spending priorities.

Tom Cotton Says $500,000 Mark Reached, Clark Hall Clears $131,000

Fourth District Republican Congressional challenger Tom Cotton said his campaign has raised more than $540,000 in five months, including close to $200,000 in the fourth quarter.

NanoMech Leaders Honored By Industry Trade Group

The NanoBusiness Commercialization Association (NanoBCA) has honored two of Springdale-based NanoMech’s leaders — Jim Phillips, Chairman, president and CEO, and Dr. Ajay Malshe, chief technology officer. The two men were…

J.B. Hunt Recognized By Walmart For Carrier Service

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. has been chosen as Walmart’s 2011 Intermodal Carrier of the Year. Walmart has selected J.B. Hunt as Intermodal Carrier of the Year for 10 of…

Walmart Selects CBS Executive To Lead Global eCommerce Division

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. announced that Neil Ashe, 44, is the new president and CEO of the company’s Global eCommerce business, beginning today (Jan. 16). Ashe was most recently president of…

New Yarnell’s Owners Hope Ice Cream Sales Resume By Spring

Schulze & Burch Biscuit Co., the Chicago-based food manufacturer, said it has completed its acquisition of Yarnell’s Ice Cream from bankruptcy and hopes to have products on the shelves of grocery stores by spring.

Brummett: Obama A Drag, But Romney Won’t Inspire

Political columnist John Brummett says this year’s Presidential election poses problems for state Democrats and Republicans.

The Creative Economy: Photographer Marries Passion With Business

Photographer Bob Ocken didn’t choose his profession. It chose him. Talk Business spends a day in the life of this Little Rock photographer.

Dr. Martin Luther King’s Dream Speech Still Strikes A Chord

On the King holiday, we offer a look at this great American’s finest speech. What significance do his words carry today?

Free Trade Stirs Conversation Among Elected Officials

The subject of free trade recently made its way into conversation among the state’s local and federal elected officials.

Museum of Discovery Re-opens After 9-Month Renovation

It has been 9 months in the making, but the multi-million renovation of the Arkansas Museum of Discovery is complete. The facility re-opened to the public last weekend.

Beebe Makes Appointments To UCA, ASU, Ethics Commission

Governor Mike Beebe announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Elizabeth Farris, Hot Springs, to the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees. Appointment expires January 14, 2014. Replaces…

College Republicans Plan Twitter Debate For Fourth District

The Arkansas Federation of College Republicans (AFCR) announced a Fourth District Congressional GOP debate using Twitter, the popular social media platform.

Chad Causey Joins Noble Strategies

Former First District Congressional Democratic candidate Chad Causey has a new gig. Causey has joined Noble Strategies as a Senior Associate in their Little Rock and Washington, D.C. offices. “I…

Thursday Night Poll Pits Griffin Versus Halter

Somebody is gauging a Second Congressional District match-up between Rep. Tim Griffin (R) and former Lt. Governor Bill Halter (D).

Arkansas Foreclosure Activity Down 61% In 2011

Irvine, Calif.-based RealtyTrac reports 7,685 foreclosure filings in Arkansas during 2011. The distressed mortgage activity across the Natural State declined 61% from the prior year.

Speaker Moore Asks Committee Chairs To Keep Session Business on Budget

House Speaker Robert Moore asked his committee chairmen to remain focused on budget matters in the upcoming fiscal session, including a request that no interim study proposals be brought before standing committees.

Lawmakers Debate Tax Changes, Chairman Calls For Broad Policy Definition

Sen. Jason Rapert (R-Bigelow) used Thursday’s interim Revenue and Tax Committee to push for tax incentives for impoverished regions of Arkansas, but the committee chairman challenged the committee to think about broader tax policy issues.