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.
Author: Roby Brock
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.
by - January 20, 2015 3:37 pm
Gov. Hutchinson Says Mind Made Up On Private Option
Gov. Asa Hutchinson said his mind is made up on the private option and he will make his vision for health care clear on Thursday in a major policy speech.
by - January 18, 2015 9:22 am
Business Leaders Confidence Survey Full Of Optimism
Top business leaders in Arkansas are full of optimism headed into the new year. What do they think about hiring, sales projections, and capital expenditures?
by - January 18, 2015 8:07 am
CJRW Acquires Heathcott & Associates
Arkansas’ largest advertising, marketing and PR firm just got larger. Sunday morning, Little Rock-based CJRW announced it acquired Heathcott Associates, another Little Rock firm, for an undisclosed sum. The two…
by - January 17, 2015 1:45 pm
Oaklawn, Southland Casino-style Wagering Tops $3.5 Billion In 2014
It was another record year for casino-style gambling at Oaklawn and Southland, but 2015 is likely to blow that record away.
by - January 15, 2015 1:30 pm
Former Governor Spokesman Matt DeCample Announces Plans
He was a fixture for reporters and the public for more than decade having served as Mike Beebe’s gubernatorial spokesman and communications director when he was Attorney General. Matt DeCample…
by - January 14, 2015 6:11 pm
Hutchinson Rolls Out Tax Cut Details, Revises $20,000 Floor Due To Inflation Adjustment
On Wednesday, Gov. Asa Hutchinson disclosed more details of his proposed middle-class tax cut plan, which included an adjustment at the low end of his proposal to account for a…
by - January 14, 2015 1:55 pm
1 Million Cups: Merger Match Founders Discuss Concept
This Wednesday’s return of 1 Million Cups at the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce brought a presentation by Alese Stroud and Bridget Farris, founder of a startup company called Merger…
by - January 13, 2015 11:28 pm
Legislators Offer Takeaways From Gov. Hutchinson’s First Speech
More than a dozen state lawmakers gave their key impressions from Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s first formal speech to the 90th General Assembly.
by - January 13, 2015 11:16 pm
Northwest Arkansas Lawmakers React To Hutchinson Legislative Speech
Northwest Arkansas lawmakers were upbeat about Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s remarks to the state Legislature on Tuesday.
by - January 12, 2015 1:07 pm
Lawmakers Sworn In, House Committee Chairs Named
On a day of pomp and circumstance, tradition and ritual, all 100 members of the Arkansas House of Representatives – including 40 new members – and 34 state Senators were…
by - January 9, 2015 10:17 am
Rod Ford-backed Investment Group Hopes To Help Early Stage Mid-South Startups
A well-known Arkansas entrepreneur wants to improve the business financing model for startup companies in Arkansas and surrounding states.