by - December 1, 2011 4:38 pm
An overlooked component of federal health care reform — closer monitoring of insurance rate changes — received a lot of scrutiny in a routine legislative committee hearing on Thursday.
by - December 1, 2011 3:34 pm
The Arkansas Trucking Association (ATA) has retained Noelle Nikpour, a nationally known Republican strategist and political news commentator, to serve as an ATA consultant. “As we enter the 2012 political…
by - December 1, 2011 3:07 pm
With the economy facing “a lot of headwinds,” state finance officials said that the current year’s budget may come in lower than last year’s, and they downwardly revised the following year’s expectations.
by - December 1, 2011 11:35 am
The Lennox facility in Stuttgart, Ark., has received the top honor for Operational Excellence in the American Manufacturing Strategy Awards. The plant builds a variety of commercial air conditioning and…
by - December 1, 2011 9:54 am
A Searcy manufacturer, Schulze and Burch Biscuit Co., has acquired the assets of bankrupt Yarnell’s Ice Cream Inc. for $1.3 million and a local economic developer says there are plans…
by - December 1, 2011 9:42 am
Arkansas home sales may show a mixed bag in October as central Arkansas saw steady growth in the real estate market, while northwest Arkansas sales stumbled.
by - November 30, 2011 6:50 pm
Dillard’s reached an agreement with i2 Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of JDA Software Group, Inc., to settle a lawsuit that will net the Little Rock mall retailer $28.5 million.
by - November 30, 2011 5:19 pm
A slow economic recovery, flatline revenue growth, and potential federal funding cuts have Gov. Mike Beebe (D) convinced that he won’t try to reduce the state’s grocery tax in his next budget.
by - November 30, 2011 2:19 pm
The Alotian Club — Warren Stephens’ golf oasis in western Pulaski County — will host the prestigious Western Amateur golf tournament in July 2013.
by - November 30, 2011 12:07 pm
We reported back in mid-October on a new initiative to ramp up capital lending in the Arkansas Delta when we noted micro-lender ACCION’s foray into the state. Today, company leaders made it official with the opening of two locations in North Little Rock and Helena-West Helena.
by - November 29, 2011 11:38 pm
The formal process to move mail processing operations from Fayetteville to Little Rock has begun, with a public hearing on the matter set for 6 p.m., Dec. 14, at the UARK Ballroom on Dickson Street in Fayetteville.
by - November 29, 2011 10:03 pm
Delta Plastics, a company started years ago to recycle plastic farm irrigation pipe, has found a new purpose: trash.
by - November 29, 2011 4:40 pm
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel (D) today endorsed First District Congressional candidate Clark Hall (D-Marvell).
by - November 29, 2011 2:48 pm
Earlier this month the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Arkansas completed its annual meeting. The two groups, which represent some of the largest and most diversified…
by - November 29, 2011 11:38 am
Arkansas Children’s Hospital has promoted Erin Parker to the position of director of Compliance, ACH Compliance Officer and Privacy Officer. Parker previously held the position of senior internal auditor within…
by - November 29, 2011 9:55 am
Where is the oil and gas industry headed in the near future? Two Arkansas CEOs discuss the direction of energy.
by - November 29, 2011 8:07 am
Crain Media has announced the appointment of “Ugly” Ed Johnson as Program Director of radio station KHTE, K-Hits 96.5 FM. Johnson is a Little Rock radio veteran, having served 12…
by - November 28, 2011 5:36 pm
Rep. Davy Carter’s tax break review could provide a small economic stimulus to the Arkansas economy — at least among lobbyists and trade groups at the state capitol.
by - November 28, 2011 5:21 pm
After months of public discussion and regulatory hearings, Entergy Arkansas officially filed a “change of control” request to join Midwest Independent Transmission Operator (MISO), an Indiana-based transmission coordination group.
by - November 28, 2011 12:56 pm
The Little Rock Peabody Hotel has been named a 4-Star facility for the third consecutive year, according to a prestigious travel ranking service. Forbes Travel Guide, formerly Mobil Travel Guide,…
