by - April 12, 2020 9:56 am
Telehealth, telemedicine here to stay, says expert
One of the obvious outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic is that telemedicine and telehealth will no longer be a wave of the future. They’re here and here to stay. Gov….
Author: Talk Business & Politics staff
by - April 11, 2020 10:38 am
Governor’s Cup business plan winners announced
The agriculture and healthcare sectors are among the largest in Arkansas and both fields led to winners in the 2020 Arkansas Governor’s Competition, which was held virtually on Thursday (April…
by - April 11, 2020 10:33 am
Demo Day goes virtual for Venture Center, ICBA accelerator
The Independent Community Bankers of America and The Venture Center, in partnership with the state of Arkansas, on Wednesday (April 8) hosted the ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator Virtual Demo Day, the…
by - April 11, 2020 10:16 am
NEA real estate: Apartment complex transactions hit $21.6 million
8800 Hamerly LLP made the most significant residential and commercial property transfer in Craighead County between Feb. 15 through March. 15, according to the Craighead County Assessor’s Office. 8800 Hamerly…
by - April 10, 2020 2:22 pm
Arkansas COVID-19 cases rise but below projections; death estimate reduced
The number of COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to rise in Arkansas, but Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Friday (April 10) the rate of growth is below projections and is proof…
by - April 10, 2020 10:33 am
UAMS appoints new director for family medicine residency program in Northwest Arkansas
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) announced Friday (April 10) that Dr. Michael Macechko will be the new program director for its family medicine residency program in Northwest…
by - April 9, 2020 3:41 pm
Blue & You Foundation opens $1.7 million COVID-19 relief fund, donating $500,000 for food insecurity
The Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas is donating $500,000 to stem food insecurity in the state and opening the “Rapid-Response COVID Relief” grant process to award up…
by - April 9, 2020 1:24 pm
Little Rock commercial property wins industry award
Pavilion in the Park, a Little Rock mixed-use facility at 8201 Cantrell Road, earned top regional honors at the annual BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association) TOBY Awards in Oklahoma…
by - April 9, 2020 11:05 am
Report: More consumers dipping into savings because of the COVID-19 crisis
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic is causing consumers to become more worried about running out of money, and more Americans are dipping into their savings accounts and emergency funds to cover…
by - April 8, 2020 3:48 pm
UAMS, Duke to partner on infant opioid withdrawal syndrome trials
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), in collaboration with the Duke Clinical Research Institute, has received a $1 million federal grant for two clinical trials involving infants with…
by - April 8, 2020 11:46 am
Cargill closes Pennsylvania ground beef plant amid COVID-19 crisis
Cargill Inc. said Tuesday (April 7) it has temporarily shuttered production at its Hazleton, Pa., ground beef and pork processing plant in an effort to keep employees safe. The plant…
by - April 8, 2020 8:57 am
Amazon acquires land for distribution center at LR Port, more possible
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. announced on Tuesday (April 7) that retail giant Amazon has bought an 80-acre site at the Port of Little Rock for $3.2 million. “We…
by - April 7, 2020 6:05 pm
Triumph plant in Hot Springs helping to make face masks
The Hot Springs operation of Triumph Group is reconfiguring operations to help produce non-medical fabric masks needed during the COVID-19 outbreak. The Berwyn, Pa.-based company and its Triumph Group Foundation…
by - April 6, 2020 6:39 pm
George’s to pay approximately $5 million in temporary ‘appreciation’ bonuses
Springdale-based George’s Inc., a fourth-generation family owned and operated poultry and prepared foods company, announced a plan Monday (April 6) to pay more than 7,300 employees a temporary appreciation bonus….
by - April 6, 2020 2:18 pm
Women’s Foundation of Arkansas makes grants available for women-owned businesses
Women-owned businesses across Arkansas have another funding source to help them navigate financial challenges related to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas (WFA) is making $5,000 cash…
by - April 6, 2020 9:04 am
Domtar to temporarily idle Ashdown business line
Domtar Corp. said it will idle workers in two plants, including one in Ashdown, Arkansas, for three months as business conditions have worsened due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The company…
by - April 5, 2020 5:41 pm
Connections: RDC focuses on hospitality design from Rogers office
RDC (formerly Retail Design Collaborative) has promoted Jackson Thilenius to senior vice president of hospitality and interiors, Americas. With the promotion, Thilenius, a principal with the firm since 2017, will…
by - April 5, 2020 2:15 pm
Arkansas COVID-19 cases see largest one-day increase
COVID-19 cases in Arkansas jumped to 830 on Sunday, up 96 cases from the 734 on Saturday. It is the largest one-day increase since the pandemic arrived in the state….
by - April 4, 2020 2:34 pm
COVID deaths in Arkansas up to 14; new order limits hotel occupants
State officials have approved 80 bridge loans through the Quick Action Loan Guaranty Program, with $1.7 million going out to help businesses facing financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov….
by - April 4, 2020 11:09 am
Jessica Flake Dearnley launches commercial real estate firm
Five months after making a notable career move to Little Rock, commercial real estate executive Jessica Flake Dearnley is on the move again. Buried in the wake of an avalanche…