Author: Talk Business & Politics staff

Talk Business & Politics staff

Walker Foundation to donate $2 million to UAMS Health Orthopaedics & Sports Performance Center

The Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation committed $2 million to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Thursday (Sept. 7). The gift will support construction of the $85…

Walmart’s share of online grocery tops 35%

Walmart continues to grow its share of grocery business and much of that is due to its online business, according to the latest Brick Meet Clicks report sponsored by Mercatus….

Last chance to apply: NWA residents can get up to $5,000 for their business ideas

Residents in Northwest Arkansas can apply for funding to start a business through an idea accelerator program — but time is running out. Heartland Forward of Bentonville and Washington, D.C.-based…

CHI St. Vincent names new Infirmary president

Health care provider CHI St. Vincent announced Dr. William G. Jones as the new president of CHI St. Vincent Infirmary. Jones has been with CHI St. Vincent Infirmary as chief…

Colliers Arkansas acquires Hathaway Group property management division

Arkansas commercial real estate companies Colliers Arkansas and Hathaway Group have reached an agreement for Colliers to acquire Hathaway’s property management operations. The two companies shared details about the deal…

Chamber study finds commuters from 48 counties find work at LR Port, airport

A new study conducted for the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce found that employees from 48 Arkansas counties commute to the Port of Little Rock or Clinton National Airport…

NEA Women in Business: Linda Wofford

Linda Wofford President of Engines, Inc. and owner of The Everyday Chef Residence: Jonesboro Education: Bachelor’s degree in adult education and human resources What was your dream job and why?…

NEA Women in Business: Sally Wilson

Sally L. Wilson Former mayor (2019-2022); engineer City of Osceola Residence: Osceola Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (magna cum laude) What was your dream job and why? Engineering. I…

NEA Women in Business: Elizabeth Smith

Elizabeth (Liz) Smith Executive Director Mississippi County Regional Chamber of Commerce Residence: Blytheville Education: Bachelor’s degree in Music Education, Arkansas State University; graduate studies at the University of Arkansas What…

NEA Women in Business: Brittany Scott

Brittany Scott CEO SMART Reproduction Residence: Jonesboro Education: Bachelor’s degree in animal science, Stephen F. Austin State University; master’s degree in animal science with an emphasis in reproductive physiology, Louisiana…

NEA Women in Business: Lisa John-Adams

Lisa John-Adams Quality Systems Director Nucor Steel Arkansas Residence: Gosnell/Blytheville Education: Master’s degree in chemistry What was your dream job and why? I’ve always been intrigued about curing common diseases…

NEA Women in Business: Allison Hestand

Allison Hestand CEO/Director of Economic Development Paragould Regional Chamber of Commerce Residence: Paragould Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, minor in economics What was your dream job and why? I think…

NEA Women in Business: Kimberley Dale

Kimberley Dale Attorney Principle Branch Thompson Warmath Dale & Butler; owner of Paragould Title Company Residence: Greene County Education: Bachelor’s degree in corporate finance, Arkansas State University; juris doctorate, University…

NEA Women in Business: Carla Carson

Carla Carson Vice President Senior Trust Officer Centennial Bank Residence: Jonesboro Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Arkansas State University What was your dream job and why? I have the opportunity…

NEA Women in Business: Candence Brooks

Candence Brooks Chief Operating Officer/Co-Owner Take 1 Performance Residence: Jonesboro Education: Bachelor’s degree in marketing with emphasis in logistics, Arkansas State University; master’s degree in business administration, Arkansas State University…