Author: Talk Business & Politics staff

Talk Business & Politics staff

NWA C-Suite: Jesse Henson

Jesse Henson has more than 28 years of experience in the electric motors, automation and drives industry. He joined Baldor Electric in 1997, played a key role in integrating Baldor-Reliance…

NWA C-Suite: Nathan Gairhan

Nathan Gairhan has 39 years of banking experience, including 34 years with two banks in Northwest Arkansas. He’s served in his existing role since 2012. What is the best business…

Founded in 2008 by Chris Baribeau, modus studio has grown into a 25-person firm working from its self-designed, LEED Platinum-certified architectural studio and fabrication shop in downtown Fayetteville. The award-winning…

Fort Smith Metro Daily News Briefs: UAFS fentanyl event, consent decree work update

Following are news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. One Pill Can Kill The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is set to host One Pill Can Kill Training…

AIPRO names Swaim, Baker to new roles

The Arkansas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners, also known as AIPRO, has named two leaders to key positions. Anna Swaim will serve as the association’s executive director and Rodney Baker…

AQ Chicken to open restaurant in downtown Springdale

AQ Chicken House announced Thursday (Oct. 2) that it will open in spring 2026 in downtown Springdale. It was previously planned to open in west Springdale along Interstate 49. The…

Fort Smith metro home sales down more than 8% through August

Home sales between January and August in the Fort Smith metro are down more than 8% compared with the same period in 2024, with the average sales prices of homes…

Tyson Foods may pay $85 million to settle pork pricing lawsuit

Tyson Foods has reached a preliminary settlement in an agreement to pay $85 million to end class action litigation over conspiring to inflate pork prices. The litigation began in 2018. …

Ozark Regional Transit ridership on record pace

Springdale-based transit provider Ozark Regional Transit (ORT) continues to see passenger growth as it aims for record ridership levels in 2025, according to data released Wednesday (Oct. 1). Ridership increased…

Arkansas tax revenue down more than 7% in September report

State tax revenue was down more than 7% in September and is up less than 1% in the first three fiscal months (July-September 2025) of the year compared with the…

Arkansas Trucking Association promotes two to VP roles

The Arkansas Trucking Association has named two new vice presidents to its leadership team. Sarah Newman has been promoted to vice president of operations, and David O’Neal has been named…

ASBDC to host business classes throughout NEA in October

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) at Arkansas State University will offer opportunities in October for current and future small business owners to learn about funding, growing…

Report: Manufacturing down in mid-America, Arkansas exports down 7.1%

The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, which includes Arkansas, points to a decline in manufacturing activity and overall flat or declining economic conditions during September. The Business Conditions Index,…

August job numbers and jobless rates up in most Arkansas metro areas

With a 2.7% gain in year-over-year job numbers, the Northwest Arkansas metro had the highest percentage August job gain of the seven metro areas in or connected to Arkansas. The…

Sage Partners to manage 4 properties for Specialized Real Estate Group

Fayetteville-based Specialized Real Estate Group announced Tuesday (Sept. 30) that it has selected Cushman & Wakefield / Sage Partners to provide property management services for four of its Fayetteville properties,…

UAPB lands $2 million from Thurgood Marshall College Fund

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) announced it has been awarded $2,000,000 by the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) to launch PRIDE RISES, or Prioritizing Recruitment to Innovate…

Governor appoints Ethics Commission, AETN board members

Gov. Sarah Sanders announced the following appointments: Arkansas Educational Television Commission Charlene Fite, Van Buren, to the Arkansas Educational Television Commission. Term to expire March 23, 2032. Replaces West Doss….

Arkansas Food Hall of Fame winners announced

The Arkansas Food Hall of Fame announced its 2025 class of winners Monday (Sept. 29) in North Little Rock. Five winners were announced at an induction ceremony hosted by the…

Land Trust protects waterfront properties in Washington County

The Northwest Arkansas Land Trust (NWALT) said it will permanently protect a 62-acre cattle farm on Beaver Lake and 45 acres of forest near the headwaters of the Middle Fork…

Veralux in Rogers to offer whole-body MRI screenings for preventive care

Dr. Vanessa Hardin Branch and Dr. Drake Branch announced Tuesday (Sept. 30) that they will open the state’s first dedicated whole-body MRI center in November in Rogers. The two doctors…

Coon Supper, pre-event reception scheduled for Jan. 10

Saline Health System names Amy Rice as new CFO

Farmers & Merchants Bank names Lee Ann Hoskyn to head marketing

769-acre Madison County preserve to be protected, opened to public