Author: Roby Brock

Roby Brock

Rep. Ross Reinforces Fight Against Post Office Closings

This might be the final full year for U.S. Rep. Mike Ross, D-Prescott, in the U.S. House, but he appears eager to continue a fight against U.S. Postal Service plans to close numerous facilities in Arkansas.

Tolbert & Cook Weigh In On 2012 Politics

Talk Business bloggers Jason Tolbert and Michael Cook weighed in on several political topics of 2011 and 2012 on this week’s TV and radio program.

Southwest Power Pool To Hire 50 New Workers

Regional transmission coordinator, Southwest Power Pool, says it will add 50 new employees at an average salary of $83,500 in 2012.

UALR Chancellor Replaces College of Business Dean

Dr. Joel Anderson, chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, released a short e-mail Friday afternoon announcing he would replace the dean of the school’s College of Business.

Covert Joins AFP-Arkansas As Grassroots Coordinator

Americans for Prosperity–Arkansas has hired Skot Covert as its Arkansas Grassroots Coordinator. “Skot has a desire to help create prosperity and preserve freedom in Arkansas and the country,” said AFP-Arkansas…

Griffin Decries Air Force Snub Of Hawker Beechcraft

U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin, D-Little Rock, questioned why the U.S. Air Force awarded a $355 million contract to a foreign competitor of Hawker Beechcraft, which has a plant in Little Rock.

Golden Living Accused Of Fraudulent Medicare Practices, DOJ Steps In

The U.S. Department of Justice has joined a 2009 lawsuit filed in Alabama that alleges Plano, Texas-based Golden Living (formerly headquatered in Fort Smith) used fraudulent Medicare practices “for maximum profit.”

Tyson Foods To Add 60 Jobs In Fayetteville

Tyson Foods says it will add 60 jobs to its plant workforce of 500 in Fayetteville as it completes an expansion of a tortilla facility.

Dassault Falcon Promotes Ajarrista To Head Little Rock Operations

Dassault Falcon has promoted Antoine Ajarrista to Senior Vice President and General Manager of its Little Rock jet completion center. The appointment became effective January 1st when he replaced Frederic…

LobbyUp and Talk Business To Live-stream Fourth District GOP Debate

The Union County Republican Committee (UCRC) will partner with two of Arkansas’ top political groups, LobbyUp and Talk Business, to sponsor the first Republican Fourth Congressional District debate on Monday, Jan. 9, at the South Arkansas Arts Center in El Dorado.

Dillard’s Outperforms Competitors, Finishes Year With A Burst

Upscale mall retailer Dillard’s, Inc. ended the year on a high note. A strong final month of holiday sales boosted the Little Rock-based department store chain’s total sales increase for 2011.

Business Leader Relays China Impressions From Recent Tour

One long-time business leader says he’s doubtful America can compete with China in the manufacturing arena, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

Steelworkers Union Files Complaint Against Whirlpool

Kenny Thompson, division vice president for Whirlpool and manager of the Fort Smith plant, noted in an Oct. 27 statement that union and management at the plant were like family and should “support each other in the weeks and months ahead.” Just a few weeks later, the family is fighting.

Electric Cooperatives, Arkansas Broadcasters To Host Candidate Training Seminar

The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas and the Arkansas Broadcasters Association (ABA) will host a training seminar for those seeking political office on Thursday, January 26 from 8:30 am to 4 pm at the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas offices in Little Rock.