by - February 10, 2015 10:13 pm
1 Million Cups: XCelerate’s Rod Ford
XCelerate Capital – founded and managed by nGage Labs Rod Ford – has formed a new private seed stage venture fund focused on what many say is the toughest level…
Author: Roby Brock
by - February 10, 2015 4:34 pm
TEDxHendrixCollege Event Slated For Feb. 22
Hendrix College will host a TEDx series on Sunday, Feb. 22 from 1-4 p.m. at Worsham Hall in the Student Life and Technology Center on the school’s Conway campus. Talk Business & Politics is proud to be involved.
by - February 10, 2015 2:40 pm
Arkansas Bank Commissioner Testifies To U.S. Senate On Community Banking
State Banking Commissioner Candace Franks, who also leads the Conference of State Bank Supervisors, testified before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Tuesday morning (Feb. 10). Franks’…
by - February 8, 2015 9:16 am
Lobby Up: Requirements For Education Commissioner May Change
Bradley Phillips with LobbyUp.com joined Talk Business & Politics this week for his segment on the most viewed bills from the legislative session. LobbyUp’s online bill tracking service uses its…
by - February 8, 2015 9:01 am
Poll: Hutchinson, Cotton Break 50% With Early Job Approval Ratings
Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Sen. Tom Cotton are playing well with voters. How does Sen. Boozman, President Obama and the Arkansas Legislature fare?
by - February 5, 2015 1:16 pm
Tax Cut Proposal Heads To Hutchinson For Signature
Gov. Asa Hutchinson will sign his proposed middle class tax cut package on Friday morning after the Senate approved the final measure. The Arkansas State Senate passed the tax cut…
by - February 4, 2015 7:35 pm
Acxiom Turns Profit After Three Quarterly Losses
Acxiom saw its third quarter revenue slide and its profits plummet from a year ago as the Little Rock-based data marketer continues to transform its traditional business model into new…
by - February 4, 2015 5:44 am
ArcBest Sees Revenue, Profits Grow In 2014
Trucking giant ArcBest posted strong fourth quarter and full-year results after a year that saw the company rename itself, add and shift jobs, and announce a new corporate headquarters. After…
by - February 3, 2015 4:23 pm
1 Million Cups Preview: RetroCat Media
On Wednesday, Lukas Deem with RetroCat Media will be the guest speaker at Little Rock’s 1 Million Cups. The programming starts at 9 a.m. at the Little Rock Regional Chamber…
by - February 1, 2015 9:13 am
After Tax Cuts And Private Option, Prison Debate On Legislative Agenda
Look for prison reform to be one of the next big agenda items for the Arkansas Legislature to tackle.
by - January 31, 2015 7:07 am
Citizens Commission Recommends Healthy Pay Raises For All But Lt. Governor
The Independent Citizens Commission studying potential raises for elected officials as result of the recently passed Amendment 94 seems to have found some consensus for salary recommendations.
by - January 29, 2015 10:31 am
Three Tech Companies Locating In Downtown Conway, Creating 140 New Jobs
Three technology companies announced plans to locate new facilities in downtown Conway, investing $2.5 million and adding 140 new jobs.
by - January 28, 2015 9:50 pm
Pharmacist, Retailer, Entrepreneur Stephen L. LaFrance Enters Business Hall Of Fame
In his early days as a pharmacist, USA Drug founder Stephen LaFrance established a prescription for success.
by - January 28, 2015 8:49 am
Iron Yard Coming To Central Arkansas
The Iron Yard, a coding school with a national reputation, is opening shop in Central Arkansas. The Ark Challenge, Gravity Ventures and Innovate Arkansas are supporting the Little Rock launch….
by - January 27, 2015 11:32 am
1 Million Cups Preview: Jeff Stinson
On Wednesday, Jeff Stinson with the Fund for Arkansas’ Future (FAF) will be the guest speaker at Little Rock’s 1 Million Cups. The programming starts at 9 a.m. at the…
by - January 27, 2015 10:22 am
Governor’s Balanced Budget Calls For 3% Overall Increase In Spending
Gov. Asa Hutchinson proposed a new budget – his first as the state’s chief executive – that called for a 3% increase in state spending in FY 2016 and a…
by - January 25, 2015 9:09 pm
Microbusiness Survey: Improved Confidence, But Worry For Income Growth
Microbusiness owners are expressing more confidence in economic conditions, but the ability to maintain or grow their personal income remains a top concern. What else is on a startup CEO’s agenda?
by - January 25, 2015 9:28 am
Health Care Roundtable: Open Minds On Governor’s Plan
A key freshman legislative leader and two industry representatives were optimistic that a solution could be fashioned to wind down the private option and create a longer-term solution to health…
by - January 25, 2015 9:12 am
Dismang: Senate To Audio Live-stream Floor Debate, PO Votes There In Senate
The State Senate takes a ‘baby step’ with audio live-streaming, and its leader says he thinks the votes exist to move the Governor’s health care vision forward.
by - January 22, 2015 10:54 am
Gov. Hutchinson: Fund Private Option Through 2016, Will Form Task Force For Larger Reforms
Gov. Asa Hutchinson delivered a major health care policy speech at UAMS and called on the state Legislature to renew funding for the private option through 2016 and develop a new plan for health care in Arkansas.