by - February 18, 2020 12:27 pm
Top 5 Arkansas political stories of the decade
At the beginning of the decade one could be a Democrat in Arkansas and stand a good chance of winning a statewide office or Congressional seat. At the end of…
Author: Talk Business & Politics staff
by - February 18, 2020 10:21 am
Symphony of Northwest Arkansas director leaving for job in native Pennsylvania
The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA) is looking for a new executive director. The Fayetteville nonprofit announced Tuesday (Feb. 18) that Matthew Herren is resigning at the end of the…
by - February 18, 2020 8:37 am
Washington Regional breaks ground on new cancer support home in Fayetteville
Washington Regional held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday (Feb. 17) in Fayetteville to begin construction of the new J.B. Hunt Transport Services Cancer Support Home. The 9,000-square-foot facility at 488 E….
by - February 17, 2020 5:06 pm
Harvest opens medical marijuana dispensary in Little Rock
Tempe, Ariz.-based Harvest Health & Recreation has opened a medical marijuana dispensary in Little Rock. The licensee, Natural State Wellness Dispensary, was inspected and authorized to commence operation by the…
by - February 17, 2020 3:01 pm
Sebastian County Circuit Court, Division VII, candidates: Dianna Ladd and Judge Sam Terry
Talk Business & Politics asked candidates in the five contested judicial races in Sebastian County for a 350-word essay on why they are the best person in their respective race….
by - February 17, 2020 12:30 pm
Top 5 Arkansas business stories of the decade
Arkansas’ economy was a tad wobbly entering the 2010 decade. The Great Recession continued to be a little too great, with the state’s jobless rate at 8.2% in January 2010…
by - February 17, 2020 10:29 am
Industrial, manufacturing output declined in January
Industrial production fell 0.3% in January as unseasonably warm weather led to declines in the output of utilities and as a manufacturer decreased production of civilian aircraft, according to the…
by - February 17, 2020 9:26 am
Agriculture Department, Farm Credit bring back farmers’ market program
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture and Farm Credit will partner again for the 5th annual Arkansas Farmers’ Market Promotion Program and the Arkansas Farmers Market Bag Program. These programs, which…
by - February 15, 2020 6:42 pm
Governor creates new licensing ‘working group’
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has created a new “working group” to further study the state’s occupational licensing rules and regulations that began with a working group he created in February 2018….
by - February 14, 2020 10:59 am
Arvest Bank says 2019 was a record year for its mortgage division
Arvest Bank announced Friday (Feb. 14) that its mortgage division originated record volume in 2019. The bank’s total mortgage loan volume of more than $2.8 billion was up 39.3% over…
by - February 14, 2020 10:03 am
Natural gas prices fall, warmer winter affects demand
Natural gas prices have been at their lowest levels in decades, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). On Feb. 10, the near-month natural gas futures price at the…
by - February 13, 2020 5:52 pm
State issues grants to help install public art
Downtown Fort Smith and Siloam Springs are two of five areas to receive a combined $40,000 in state grant to help with public art. The Division of Arkansas Heritage has…
by - February 13, 2020 2:48 pm
Arkansas Urology opens Fayetteville clinic
Little Rock-based healthcare provider Arkansas Urology announced Thursday (Feb. 13) a new clinic at 2630 E. Citizens Drive, Suite 3, in Fayetteville. The 2,750-square-foot clinic opened Jan. 23 and will…
by - February 13, 2020 10:22 am
Recovery, restoration & reinvention – a conversation with three Arkansas executives
The decade of the 2010s started off with the recovery from the Great Recession as Arkansas’ economy was stung by banking, manufacturing, and housing turmoil. Halfway through the decade, economic…
by - February 13, 2020 8:56 am
Create Bridges to conduct additional surveys in six Arkansas counties
A pilot program focusing on rural economic development in six rural Arkansas counties is surveying employees to learn more about job training and experiences that can bolster businesses in the…
by - February 12, 2020 8:51 pm
Notes from the Campaign Trail: Cotton urges support for Webb in Supreme Court race
How do you turn the President’s impeachment into a pitch for an independent Supreme Court candidate in Arkansas? U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., sent an email to supporters this week…
by - February 12, 2020 5:07 pm
Arkansas Tourism named tourism office of the year
Arkansas Tourism received the State Tourism Office of the Year by the Southeast Tourism Society. The 2020 Shining Example Award winners were announced during the Southeast Tourism Society’s annual Connections…
by - February 12, 2020 4:08 pm
Tyson Foods names McNamara as vice chairman
Tyson Foods Board of Directors recently voted to appoint Kevin McNamara as board vice chairman. McNamara will continue his role as lead independent director and vice chairman with a $125,000…
by - February 12, 2020 12:30 pm
UA accounting department to bear name of Dillard’s founder William Dillard
The University of Arkansas announced Wednesday (Feb. 12) the Department of Accounting in the Sam M. Walton College of Business will be named for William Dillard, the founder of Little…
by - February 12, 2020 11:09 am
Rogers-Lowell Chamber hands out annual awards
The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its 98th annual Celebration of Business and Community Awards Ceremony on Feb. 8, recognizing winners in several categories. The awards ceremony was held…