Author: Roby Brock

Roby Brock

Little Rock Chamber of Commerce Selects 2012 Leaders

The Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce chose its new officers for 2012. Marty Rhodes of Stephens Insurance is the new Chairman. French Hill, CEO of Delta Trust and Bank,…

Steep Decline in Arkansas Foreclosure Actions

The number of Arkansas properties in some phase of foreclosure during November fell more than 90%, with a September legal ruling possibly the source of the significant reduction.

Health Care, Forestry Cuts, Post Office Closures Dominate Legislative Council

In its monthly oversight meeting, Arkansas lawmakers obsessed on several hot button topics, including health care, forestry cuts, and post office closures.

Boozman: Iraq War Was Worth It

U.S. Senator John Boozman said the nearly 4,500 American deaths (62 from Arkansas) and estimated $832 billion in costs were worth it.

CNG Rebate Program Deadline Extended

The Arkansas Energy Office (AEO) is extending the deadline for a rebate program that has had requests to convert 140 vehicles to use compressed natural gas.

Tablet Technology Seminars Coming For Small Business Owners

For small business owners and entrepreneurs looking to take advantage of the iPad revolution, help is on the way.

Former U.S. Senator Tim Hutchinson Named Influential Lobbyist

A division of Washington, D.C.-based CQ Press has named former U.S. Senator Tim Hutchinson (R) as one of the 30 most influential federal lobbyists in the nation. First Street, a…

Whirlpool Closure Pounds Fort Smith Consumer Confidence

Economic attitudes in western Arkansas worsen as a looming Whirlpool closure affects consumer psyches.

Little Rock Tech Research Park Location Debated

An oversight panel searching for a location for a proposed research and technology park has whittled its potential site locations to three areas in midtown Little Rock.

Highway Department Fires Long-time Legal Chief

A controversy stemming from an audit of the agency led to a suspension of the Arkansas Highway Department’s long-time chief legal counsel, Robert Wilson. On Wednesday, the Highway Commission voted to terminate his employment.

McDaniel Rejects Amendment For Tax Hike Language

Claiming an anti-tax group needs to “redesign” its proposed amendment language, Attorney General Dustin McDaniel (D) rejected the first attempt of the proposal to qualify for the 2012 ballot.

Rockline Meets ‘Zero Landfill’ Goal

Rockline Industries, a manufacturer of wet wipe and coffee filter products, says it has achieved “zero landfill” status at its manufacturing facilities in Springdale, Ark., and Booneville, Ark. “Over the…

Linde N.A. To Build $50 Million Air Separation Plant in South Arkansas

Linde North America, a gas and engineering company, says it will build a new air separation plant in Lewisville, Ark.

Searcy Chili’s GM Wins Company-wide Award

Brinker International, Inc., parent company of Chili’s Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy, named Rob Morris, General Manager of Chili’s in Searcy, Ark., as the company-wide general manager of…

2010 Wages Up In Arkansas, Manufacturing GDP Declines

Federal data released Wednesday (Dec. 14) shows an increase in average wages during 2010 in most Arkansas metro areas and also provides more numerical proof of the state’s struggling manufacturing sector.

Clark Hall Picks Up Blue Dog Endorsement

The centrist Blue Dog Coalition — a group of moderate Democratic Congressional members — says it is initially endorsing 5 candidates in the 2012 election cycle, including First Congressional District Democrat Clark Hall.

FutureFuel Buys Batesville Facility, But No Plans To Expand For Now

FutureFuel Chemical Co. says it has finalized an agreement with Emerson Corp. to purchase the vacant White-Rodgers facility in Batesville.

Gus Malzahn Preps To Take Charge Of ASU Football Program

Auburn offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn is expected to be introduced as the new head football coach at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro on Tuesday.