by - November 17, 2021 10:31 am
The Little Rock-based Venture Center said Wednesday (Nov. 17) it is launching an inaugural VenCent Fintech Summit to connect hand-selected fintech companies with financial services innovators. The startup accelerator already…
by - November 17, 2021 10:25 am
The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $20,482,208 to the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism to construct the final 13.4-mile section of the southeast Arkansas trail through its Rebuilding…
by - November 12, 2021 2:15 pm
The Arkansas Racing Commission on Friday (Nov. 12) accepted the application and $250,000 filing fee from Cherokee Nation Businesses to move forward on a casino license in Pope County. The…
by - November 10, 2021 5:02 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Wednesday (Nov. 10) the following appointments: Adam Waddell, Fayetteville, to the Arkansas Public Transportation Coordination Council. Appointment expires September 20, 2025. Reappointment. Ron Pitts, Hensley, to…
by - November 9, 2021 5:17 pm
Attorney General Leslie Rutledge, a Republican candidate for Arkansas governor, announced Tuesday (Nov. 9) that she will now run for Lt. Governor. “Since announcing my candidacy for governor, I have…
by - November 8, 2021 3:57 pm
Julcar Properties LLC made the most significant residential and commercial property transfer in Craighead County, from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, according to the Craighead County Assessor’s Office. The company…
by - November 7, 2021 9:53 am
State Sen. Jim Hendren, I-Gravette, who left the Republican Party of Arkansas and formed the bipartisan, centrist group Common Ground Arkansas, said last week’s election results were a referendum supporting…
by - November 7, 2021 9:52 am
Katherine Andrews was named last week as the new state director of the Office of Outdoor Recreation, a title she will assume at the end of the month. The new…
by - November 3, 2021 10:35 am
Arkansas Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston sees an opportunity in the bottleneck choking global trade. Preston said the state’s geographic location, transportation advantages, and economic leadership chemistry has positioned Arkansas…
by - November 1, 2021 1:35 pm
The Republican Party of Arkansas chairwoman said she thinks the new Congressional maps will pass legal scrutiny despite the controversy over dividing Pulaski County into three different districts. Jonelle Fulmer,…
by - October 28, 2021 9:27 am
Sen. Lance Eads, R-Springdale, is resigning his State Senate seat for a new employment opportunity with Capitol Consulting Firm, a Little-Rock based group. In a release provided to Talk Business…
by - October 27, 2021 4:50 pm
Murphy USA reported strong third quarter earnings, but year-to-date profit comparisons to 2020 lagged. The El Dorado-based retail gasoline and convenience store operator posted third quarter net income of $104.0…
by - October 26, 2021 12:31 pm
The No. 1 wood-alternative decking manufacturer, Trex Company, will locate a $400 million factory and campus in the Little Rock Port. The company expects to grow to 500 jobs over…
by - October 26, 2021 9:49 am
Pine Bluff-based Simmons First National Corp. reported Tuesday (Oct. 26) net income of $80.6 million for the third quarter of 2021 compared to net income of $65.9 million for the…
by - October 25, 2021 8:20 am
The Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce announced Monday (Oct. 25) that its 156th annual meeting on Friday, Dec. 3, will feature keynote remarks from Jerry Jones, the owner, president…
by - October 24, 2021 7:36 pm
Rep. Joe Jett, R-Success, said trigger mechanisms for tax relief are the biggest hurdle to overcome in finding a road map for cuts that could lead to a special session….
by - October 21, 2021 10:30 am
The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday (Oct. 21) ruled in favor of the Cherokee Nation Businesses and against Gulfside Casino Partnership in a long-running controversial series of legal and regulatory…
by - October 21, 2021 7:35 am
Home Bancshares recorded a $75 million profit in the third quarter as the Conway-based financial enterprise racked up year-to-date net income of $245.7 million, the company said on Thursday (Oct….
by - October 19, 2021 7:37 pm
The Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA) announced Tuesday (Oct. 19) the addition of six new members to its board of trustees. They include: Chris Barber, President and CEO, St. Bernards Healthcare;…
by - October 17, 2021 11:12 am
University of Arkansas Walton College economist Mervin Jebaraj thinks there could be higher priorities for Arkansas’ effort to become more economically competitive than lowering the state’s top income tax rate….
