by - October 29, 2019 6:28 pm
Net natural gas exports more than double in 2019
U.S. net natural gas exports have more than doubled to an average of 4.1 billion cubic feet per day in the first half of 2019, from an average of 2…
Author: Talk Business & Politics staff
by - October 29, 2019 2:53 pm
Arvest Bank expands in downtown Oklahoma City
Fayetteville-chartered Arvest Bank has announced expansion plans and signed a lease for approximately 40,000 square feet on the first floor and mezzanine level of 201 Robert S. Kerr in downtown…
by - October 29, 2019 12:36 pm
J.B. Hunt receives cold carrier certification
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. is one of the first seven carriers to be named a Certified Cold Carrier by the International Refrigerated Transportation Association, a partner of…
by - October 29, 2019 11:12 am
Tyson Foods looks at deforestation risks in sustainability move
Tyson Foods announced Tuesday (Oct. 29) a partnership with Proforest, an independent organization focused on sustainability in the forest and agricultural sectors, to help the company conduct a deforestation risk…
by - October 28, 2019 4:03 pm
Lineus Medical earns coveted spot in Connecticut healthcare tech accelerator
Healthcare startup Lineus Medical of Fayetteville is one of just 10 companies chosen for the inaugural class of the Digital Health CT accelerator. The program is based in Hartford, Conn.,…
by - October 28, 2019 2:29 pm
Trenda Ray named chief nursing officer for UAMS Health
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock has promoted Dr. Trenda Ray to chief nursing officer and associate vice chancellor for patient care services for UAMS…
by - October 28, 2019 9:29 am
New Courtyard by Marriott opens in Rogers
Courtyard by Marriott Bentonville/Rogers opened Monday (Oct. 28) at 4201 West Green Acres Road in Rogers, just north of Pinnacle Hills Promenade. Springdale-based Krushiker Hospitality Group is the owner and…
by - October 27, 2019 5:24 pm
Mieka Hatcher joins crowded field seeking new Circuit Court judge’s seat
Washington County prosecutor Mieka Hatcher has announced her candidacy for Circuit Court Judge of the new 8th Division of the Fourth Judicial Circuit, serving both Washington and Madison counties. Hatcher, 48,…
by - October 26, 2019 4:55 pm
Fort Smith prosecuting attorney dies after a heart attack
Fort Smith Prosecuting Attorney John Settle died Saturday morning (Oct. 26) after suffering a heart attack at a gym. Settle, an attorney in Fort Smith for more than 40 years,…
by - October 25, 2019 11:37 am
University of Arkansas hires David Snow as director of Technology Ventures
David Snow has been named director of Technology Ventures at the University of Arkansas, leading the licensing and patenting of new university discoveries. He begins the job Monday (Oct. 28)…
by - October 25, 2019 11:18 am
Connections: KUAF hires new membership director
NEW HIRES Media & Marketing Cheri Ottaviano Fayetteville Employer: KUAF 91.3-FM Title: membership director Previous employer: University of Arkansas Previous title: development specialist Banking & Finance Jason Trenary Rogers Employer:…
by - October 24, 2019 7:58 pm
More than $8.8 million in grants awarded to 78 Arkansas cities and counties
Gov. Asa Hutchinson and other state officials presented grants totaling more than $8.8 million to 78 Arkansas communities and counties at a ceremony held Oct. 24 at the Arkansas State…
by - October 24, 2019 5:06 pm
HSU board votes 7-0 to merge with Arkansas State University System
The Henderson State University (HSU) Board of Trustees voted unanimously (7-0) in Arkadelphia on Thursday (Oct. 24) to join the Arkansas State University System and proceed with the development of…
by - October 24, 2019 11:34 am
Philander Smith, UA Little Rock create pipeline program for minority law students
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law and Philander Smith College have created a 4+3 pipeline program for law students. This new partnership recognizes…
by - October 24, 2019 11:31 am
U.S. Department of Defense awards UA Little Rock $5.6 million grant for bone regeneration technology
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has awarded the University of Arkansas at Little Rock a $5.6 million grant to advance the NuCress scaffold, a groundbreaking bone regeneration technology. The…
by - October 24, 2019 11:03 am
New orders for manufactured goods declined 1.1% in September
New orders for manufactured durable goods fell 1.1%, or by $2.8 billion, to $248.2 billion in September, from August, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The Census Bureau announced Thursday…
by - October 23, 2019 3:51 pm
inVeritas launches website for Global i research platform
Little Rock-based public affairs firm inVeritas has launched a new website and digital platform for its trademarked research product Global i. Global i is an economical solution for companies and…
by - October 23, 2019 2:45 pm
New chancellors named for UAM, UACCM
On Monday (Oct. 21), the University of Arkansas board of trustees accepted UA System President Donald Bobbitt recommendations for chancellors at two different campuses in the University of Arkansas System….
by - October 23, 2019 1:56 pm
Governor Hutchinson announces appointments to a variety of boards, commissions
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced the following appointments on Wednesday (Oct. 23): Dale Douthit, Russellville, to the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas Public Employees’ Retirement System. Appointment expires March 9,…
by - October 23, 2019 1:01 pm
Mount Sequoyah Center announces leadership changes
Fayetteville-based Mount Sequoyah Center Inc. announced Wednesday (Oct. 23) that Jess Schload will retire as executive director. The board of directors has appointed Emily Gentry to assume Schload’s role, and…