by - December 21, 2018 11:27 am
Air freight carrier Air Transport Services Group announced Friday (Dec. 21) it would operate 10 additional 767-300F aircraft on behalf of e-commerce giant Amazon. The carrier already operates 20 aircraft…
by - December 21, 2018 9:47 am
A $500,000 deal in Cave Springs is paving the way for a Casey’s General Store development. The Ankeny, Iowa-based company bought a 1.9-acre commercial lot at the corner of highways…
by - December 20, 2018 5:47 pm
A St. Louis Federal Reserve economist said recent movements in several housing indicators, including mortgage rates, existing home sales, real house prices and the momentum of residential investment, could suggest…
by - December 20, 2018 5:21 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced his intent to appoint Scott Willhite of Jonesboro to the Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission (AWCC). Willhite will serve as the labor commissioner and will replace outgoing…
by - December 20, 2018 3:58 pm
The Walton Family Foundation is providing financial assistance that will help Northwest Arkansas’ fledgling Urban Land Institute (ULI) chapter hire its first full-time employee ULI Oklahoma, which serves members in…
by - December 20, 2018 2:11 pm
The number of fatal work injuries in Arkansas rose 6.1% in 2017 as fatal falls rose to their highest level 25 years and transportation accidents remain at the top occupational…
by - December 20, 2018 11:03 am
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Thursday (Dec. 20) he has appointed Justin Tate of Little Rock to the Arkansas Public Service Commission (PSC). Tate will replace outgoing Commissioner Elana Wills when…
by - December 19, 2018 9:39 pm
A new survey by the Kauffman Foundation following the mid-term elections finds entrepreneurs who have owned their business for fewer than five years are largely positive about the economy, but…
by - December 19, 2018 4:39 pm
The population of Arkansas rose by 10,828 people to 3.01 million people, between 2017 and 2018, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Since 2010, the population in the state has…
by - December 19, 2018 3:16 pm
For the fourth time in 2018, the Federal Reserve raised its fed funds rate — this time, a quarter point to 2.5%. It is the ninth time since December 2015…
by - December 19, 2018 9:50 am
Kelli Huntley has been promoted to vice president of finance for Mercy Hospital and Mercy Clinic in Northwest Arkansas. She previously served since 2012 as Mercy’s regional executive director of…
by - December 19, 2018 7:42 am
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation gave more than $9.5 million in cash and in-kind contributions to nonprofit organizations in Northwest Arkansas this year. The amount is part of the $83.7…
by - December 18, 2018 2:40 pm
The Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday (Dec. 18) published a request for comment soliciting input on the nature, content, and timing of earnings releases and quarterly reports made by…
by - December 18, 2018 2:35 pm
The Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) launched a new partnership program designed to bring more meeting and convention business to the capital city. The program identifies local residents…
by - December 18, 2018 2:30 pm
An industry coalition of roughly 50 food and agriculture organizations is rallying support that any trade deal between the United States and the European Union include agriculture, and address the…
by - December 18, 2018 2:30 pm
Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) has promoted Chief of Neurology Greg Sharp, MD, to senior vice president and chief medical officer after a national search. Dr. Sharp, who also serves as…
by - December 18, 2018 1:41 pm
Consumers today do care about how products are made and the ingredients or raw materials they contain. Nielsen anticipates the demands will likely push the U.S. sustainability market to $150…
by - December 18, 2018 11:19 am
Kroger announced Tuesday (Dec. 18) J. Michael Schlotman, its chief financial officer for the past 18 years, is retiring effective April 3. He will be succeeded by Gary Millerchip, who…
by - December 17, 2018 4:20 pm
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced that Winrock International has been awarded a $576,302 grant for the Innovation Fund (I-Fund) through the Economic Development Administration’s Regional Innovation Strategies (RIS) program….
by - December 17, 2018 2:12 pm
Kerry Doughty, president and CEO of Butterball has resigned because of lingering health problems, the company announced Monday, (Dec. 17). The turkey company has promoted Jay Jandrain to succeed Doughty…
