Author: Roby Brock

Roby Brock

Revolution Bag Tapping Into $4 Billion Industry

Delta Plastics, a company started years ago to recycle plastic farm irrigation pipe, has found a new purpose: trash.

Attorney General McDaniel Endorses Hall’s Congressional Bid (Updated)

Attorney General Dustin McDaniel (D) today endorsed First District Congressional candidate Clark Hall (D-Marvell).

State Chamber, Associated Industries Pick 2012 Officers

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…

Erin Parker Promoted At Arkansas Children’s Hospital

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…

The CEO’s: Bennie Westphal, French Hill Discuss Oil and Gas Industry

Where is the oil and gas industry headed in the near future? Two Arkansas CEOs discuss the direction of energy.

‘Ugly’ Ed Joins Crain Media’s Radio Operations

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…

Governor, Legislators, Lobbyists React to Tax Exemption Review

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.

Entergy Arkansas Makes Official Request to Move to MISO

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.

Little Rock Peabody Hotel Maintains 4-Star Rating

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,…

Trucking Report Indicates National Economic Growth

One of the nation’s top trucking economists says continued growth in tonnage hauled by the industry is becoming a clear sign that the U.S. economy is not headed back into a recession.

Tax Chairman Wants To Trade Exemptions For Income Tax Reform

House Revenue and Tax Committee Chairman Davy Carter (R-Cabot) wants to lower your personal income taxes, but he’ll have to close a number of existing loopholes to do it.

Thanksgiving, By George

On October 3, 1789, President George Washington issued a proclamation declaring Thanksgiving an American holiday.

Heifer CEO Celebrates First Year At Helm of Hunger Relief Organization

Heifer International, the Little Rock-based worldwide hunger relief organization is celebrating its new CEO’s first year on the job.

Clean & Green: Solar Home Is Giving Back To The Grid

Frank Kelly’s Little Rock home appears pretty normal on the outside. But the 3,000 sq. ft. house is radically different on the inside. It’s possibly the most energy efficient house in the state.

188th Base Could Be Target of Budget Cuts

The 188th Fighter Wing based in Fort Smith may be one of the many military cuts possibly to result from Congressional failure to reach a deficit-cutting agreement.

Windstream-PAETEC Merger Gets Final Approval

Little Rock-based Windstream Corp. has received federal regulatory approval to move forward on its $2.3 billion buyout of New York-based PAETEC Holding Corp.

State Unemployment Dips In October

For the first time since March 2011, Arkansas’ unemployment rate declined. According to the latest report, Arkansas’ jobless rate fell one-tenth of a percent to 8.2% in October. You can…

Unemployment In State Falls For First Time Since March

For the first time since March of this year, Arkansas’ jobless rate went backwards.

Galley Support Innovations Turns It Around

A Sherwood aerospace manufacturing concern turned around its business after the dark skies of the 2008-9 recession.

Super Committee Fails to Reach Agreement on Debt Crisis

A bipartisan, bicameral “super committee” of Congressional leaders announced today that they had failed to reach an agreement to tackle the country’s deficit spending and $15 trillion debt crisis.