Author: Talk Business & Politics staff

Talk Business & Politics staff

NEA C-Suite: Mark Young

How would you describe your company? The Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce is the voice of the business community. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in Jonesboro…

NEA C-Suite: Tommy White

How would you describe your company? First National Bank is a $2.4 billion community bank with 23 locations in Arkansas and Tennessee. With 325 employees serving thousands of customers with…

Arkansas chapter of Associated General Contractors wins national chapter of the year

The Associated General Contractors Arkansas (AGCAR) has been recognized as National Chapter of the Year by Associated General Contractors of America. This is the second consecutive win for AGCAR. With…

NEA C-Suite: Marshall Stewart

How would you describe your company? Dynasty Management Group (DMG) was created in October 2022 and serves as a guiding force for the diverse portfolio of companies within the Conner-Stewart…

NEA C-Suite: Hallie Shoffner

How would you describe your company? Delta Harvest is a specialty rice seed production farm and a regional food hub. We produce more than 20 different varieties of rice including…

NEA C-Suite: David Peacock

How would you describe your company? We are a midsize, family-owned company with 1,500 employees in Jonesboro and Fort Smith. We are celebrating our 77th anniversary. People often say we…

NEA C-Suite: Scott McDaniel

How would you describe your company? Ramsons Inc. is a general contractor and construction manager serving the industrial, commercial, institutional and educational sectors of Northeast Arkansas since its founding in…

NEA C-Suite: Pat Johnson

How would you describe your company? We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The Eddie Mae Herron Center is a museum and community center dedicated to education and preserving African American…

Car-Mart hires DriveTime exec Jamie Fischer as COO

Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart Inc. has named Jamie Fischer as chief operating officer, according to a Tuesday (Sept. 24) news release. She starts Oct. 7. Fischer has more than 20 years…

NEA C-Suite: Jerry Halsey Jr.

How would you describe your company? Halsey Thrasher Harpole Real Estate Group (HTHREG) is a real estate brokerage company with disciplines in commercial and residential sales and leasing, and management…

NEA C-Suite: Carroll Caldwell

How would you describe your company? I started my career in real estate in construction in 1966 in Cherokee Village, Ark. During high school, I worked there in construction during…

NEA C-Suite: Chris Barber

How would you describe your company? St. Bernards is a community health endeavor, supported and sustained by the same communities we serve. The Olivetan Benedictine Sisters founded St. Bernards on…

Sept. 29 is deadline to apply for Builders + Backers accelerator

Arkansas residents can apply for the Builders + Backers Idea Accelerator through Sept. 29, according to a news release. The program offers up to $5,000 to turn ideas into businesses…

Walton Family Foundation accepts design applications

The Walton Family Foundation is accepting applications for its Northwest Arkansas Design Excellence Program through Oct. 10. Design professionals can apply online at this link. The applications are open to…

$13 million hospital building tops Craighead County property deals

United Methodist Behavioral Hospital Jonesboro LLC made the most significant residential and commercial property transfer in Craighead County from Aug. 15 to Sept. 15, according to the Craighead County Assessor’s…

Gov. Sanders names Sam Dubke as communications director

Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders announced Monday (Sept. 23) that Sam Dubke will serve as her new Communications Director. Dubke previously served as Sanders’ deputy communications director and speechwriter. He replaces…

Gov. Sanders makes appointments to boards, commissions

Governor Sarah Sanders announced the following appointments: Arkansas Beef Council Michael McMillan, Hot Springs Village, to the Arkansas Beef Council. Term to expire March 30, 2026. Replaces Terry Laster. Arkansas…

Arkansas’ August job numbers up 1.8%, jobless numbers dip 1.14%

Net annual Arkansas job growth rose 1.8% in August, and the number of unemployed in the state fell 1.14%. The state’s August jobless rate was 3.3%, unchanged compared to July…

Tyson Foods sued over ‘climate-smart’ product claims

Environmental Working Group (EWG) has sued Tyson Foods over the company’s “climate-smart” claims. The civil suit was filed Sept. 18 in the District of Columbia Superior Court and backed by…

Electric Cooperatives mark 1 million milestone for fiber network

The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas announced Thursday (Sept. 19) a milestone in high-speed internet broadband access throughout the state, as cooperative fiber providers have delivered broadband capability to more than…