Author: Talk Business & Politics staff

Talk Business & Politics staff

Agri-food summit in Fayetteville inspires entrepreneurs to action

The inaugural Agri-Food Innovation Summit at the University of Arkansas aimed to inspire entrepreneurial scientists for impactful societal contributions. Held on Nov. 2-3 at the Don Tyson Center for Agricultural…

Leadership coach Chuck Hyde’s debut book offers roadmap for executive teams

Executive leadership coach Chuck Hyde of Siloam Springs, founder and principal of C3 Advisors, has written his first book. In the book, “Seasons in Leadership,” Hyde said he hopes to…

Miguel Lopez joins Southern Bancorp to lead Latino marketing efforts

Southern Bancorp, Inc. announced Tuesday (Nov. 21) that Miguel Lopez is joining in the new role of Market Strategy Executive, Hispanic/Latino Market, a position that will expand its efforts and…

ATU, Arkansas Colleges of Health Education sign pathway agreement

Russellville-based Arkansas Tech University and Fort Smith-based Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) have signed an agreement that creates a “pathway” for ATU graduates to continue their studies at ACHE….

Black Hills customers will see lower energy costs

Rapid City, S.D.-based utility Black Hills Energy says customers can anticipate lower natural gas costs this heating season compared to last winter. The winter cost of gas rate for Arkansas…

Federal Appeals Court affirms ruling related to Arkansas’ legislative redistricting plan

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has for now blocked an effort to challenge Arkansas’ legislative redistricting following the 2020 Census. The three-judge panel issued a 2-1…

Gov. Sanders announces appointments to boards, commissions

Gov. Sarah Sanders announced the following appointments to boards and commissions Monday (Nov. 20): Division of Aeronautics Timmy Stockdale, Hot Springs, to the Division of Aeronautics. Term Expires November 9,…

Arkansas Capital Corporation CEO Sam Walls appointed to consumer advisory board

Arkansas Capital Corporation CEO Sam Walls III has been appointed to the Consumer Advisory Board with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). “I am honored to serve the CFPB in…

Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation awards more than $1 million in grants

The Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation awarded more than $1 million in grants to improve the oral health of Arkansans. The foundation board of directors approved almost $502,000 in 2024…

Neal Gladner to lead Arkansas Broadcasters Association

Longtime Arkansas broadcaster Neal Gladner has been selected as the new executive director of Arkansas Broadcasters Association (ABA), the trade group announced Friday (Nov. 17). The selection was made after…

Higher jobless numbers push Arkansas’ October jobless rate up to 3.1%

A continued rise in the number of Arkansans without jobs pushed the state’s jobless rate from 2.9% in September to 3.1% in October. It’s the first time the jobless rate…

Lake City house, acres make up top transaction in Craighead County

Alpine Income Property OP LP made the most significant residential and commercial property transfer in Craighead County, from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, according to the Craighead County Assessor’s Office….

UCA, Conway Regional Airport, city of Conway partner on new aviation academy

The University of Central Arkansas, in partnership with the city of Conway and Conway Regional Airport, will start the new UCA Aviation Academy that will result in private and commercial…

Riceland Foods reports revenues of more than $1.3 billion

Stuttgart-based Riceland Foods reported $1.3 billion in annual revenue at its yearly member meeting held Nov. 9 in Jonesboro. “To make our cooperative better serve the needs of its farmers,…

UAMS lands $1.54 million research grant for brittle bone disease

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has landed a $1.54 million research grant to study better treatments for osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), also known as brittle bone disease. The…

Contested races set for all Congressional districts; four vie for Supreme Court Chief Justice

Arkansas’ four U.S. House of Representatives members will face either a primary or general election opponent in the 2024 election, although the four are considered safe for re-election. The election…

ASU System President Chuck Welch taking new role with American Association of State Colleges and Universities

The American Association of State Colleges and Universities announced Tuesday (Nov. 14) that Arkansas State University System President Chuck Welch will become its new president and chief executive officer effective…

Arkansas United awarded $250,000 federal grant for immigrant integration

Arkansas United (AU) received a federal grant of $250,000 from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for its Citizenship and Integration Grant: Innovations in Citizenship Preparation. This grant…

Arkansas Bar Association, Clinton School of Public Service accepting applications for 3rd Public Service Academy

The Arkansas Bar Association and the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service, in association with UA Little Rock Bowen School of Law and the University of Arkansas School…

Rob Roedel promoted to senior director of Corporate Communications at Electric Coops

Rob Roedel was recently promoted to senior director of corporate communications for Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI). In his new role, Roedel will direct…