by - June 27, 2018 2:26 pm
Arkansas Food Hall of Fame launches mobile app
The Department of Arkansas Heritage (DAH) announced Wednesday (June 27) a new mobile application for the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame. “We are so pleased to bring the best of…
Author: Talk Business & Politics staff
by - June 27, 2018 1:34 pm
Steelworkers union fires back at U.S. Supreme Court decision
The United Steelworkers (USW) union has strongly condemned the U.S. Supreme Court’s Wednesday (June 27) 5-4 Janus v. AFSCME Council 31 decision prohibiting unions from collecting fees from non-union members….
by - June 27, 2018 1:10 pm
Talk Business & Politics editorial: Where are the hats?
Since 1994, just two people have served as Bentonville’s mayor: Terry Coberly (1994-2006) and Bob McCaslin, who announced earlier this year he will not seek re-election this fall. A lot…
by - June 27, 2018 10:47 am
Gas prices reach summer peak, according to EIA
Gasoline prices are expected to remain lower than the May 28 price for the rest of the summer, and by September, are expected to fall to an average of $2.84…
by - June 27, 2018 8:29 am
Fayetteville bar Stir listed for sale
Want to buy a downtown bar in Fayetteville, driven almost exclusively by a clientele of college students? There’s one for sale. Stir, a popular college bar on Dickson Street, is…
by - June 26, 2018 10:23 pm
Oklahoma voters approve medical marijuana, 30th state to legalize for medical use
Despite opposition from most political and church leaders in the state, Oklahoma voters on Tuesday (June 26) approved the legalization of marijuana for medical use. If results are certified, Oklahoma…
by - June 26, 2018 2:52 pm
AHPP awards nearly $3 million in grants for Arkansas historic preservation projects
The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP), a division of the Department of Arkansas Heritage (DAH), has awarded $2.96 million in grants for projects in 58 Arkansas counties through its County…
by - June 25, 2018 11:07 am
HGL consumption rises 12%, price falls 47%
Between 2010 and 2016, consumption of hydrocarbon gas liquids (HGL) in the United States rose 12% to 928 million barrels as HGL prices fell 47% and HGL expenditures fell 41%,…
by - June 25, 2018 11:04 am
Arvest Bank names Mike Willard president/CEO of North Central Arkansas region
Arvest Bank has promoted Mike Willard to president and CEO of its North Central Arkansas/West Plains, Missouri bank market. Willard currently is the president and CEO of the bank’s Prairie…
by - June 25, 2018 9:49 am
Sherwood Urgent Care to open location in Hot Springs
Sherwood Urgent Care will open a clinic Aug. 27 at 201 Airport Road in Hot Springs. Sherwood Urgent Care – Hot Springs will be open daily: 8 a.m. to 8…
by - June 25, 2018 8:52 am
Women in Business: Shauna Taylor
Residence: Fayetteville Education: B.S., turf grass management, University of Georgia Professional background: Taylor has been the UA head women’s golf coach since 2007. She led the team to a historic season in…
by - June 25, 2018 8:48 am
Women in Business: Barbara Taylor
Residence: Bella Vista Education: B.A., English, Seattle Pacific University; MBA with emphasis on marketing and business law, Seattle University Professional background: A mergers and acquisitions broker and business valuation specialist, Taylor co-founded…
by - June 25, 2018 8:45 am
Women in Business: Emily Rucker
Residence: Alma Education: B.S., criminal justice, Tulsa University Professional background: Rucker established her business in October 1996, which has since built about 420 homes. Rucker is the first woman to become president…
by - June 25, 2018 8:41 am
Women in Business: Tina Miles
Residence: Bentonville Education: B.S.B.A., accounting, Robert Morris University Professional background: Miles leads a six-person team at Sage Partners and has a combined 18 years of experience working in accounting for service, manufacturing…
by - June 25, 2018 8:35 am
Women in Business: Judy McReynolds
Residence: Fort Smith Education: B.B.A, accounting, University of Oklahoma Professional background: McReynolds leads a nearly $3 billion transportation company and has 27 years of experience in the logistics and transportation industry,…
by - June 25, 2018 8:30 am
Women in Business: Martha Londagin
Residence: Fayetteville and Grove, Okla. Education: B.S., secondary education, English, University of Arkansas; J.D., law, University of Arkansas School of Law Professional background: Londagin has worked at Legacy National Bank for almost…
by - June 25, 2018 8:25 am
Women in Business: Erin Kiefer
Residence: Bentonville Education: B.S., business administration, John Brown University; MBA, John Brown University Professional background: Kiefer started with the manufacturing company in 2000 as a product manager. She was promoted to director…
by - June 25, 2018 8:19 am
Women in Business: Sarah Clark
Residence: Fayetteville Education: B.A., communications, Ouachita Baptist University Professional background: Clark is a top strategic communications professional with more than 25 years of experience in the corporate arena. She has been with…
by - June 25, 2018 8:12 am
Women in Business: Kristen Boozman
Residence: Rogers Education Attended University of Arkansas, majored in apparel studies Professional background Boozman began selling real estate 15 years ago and opened her own company in 2008. The company…
by - June 25, 2018 8:08 am
Women in Business: Natalie Bartholomew
Residence Prairie Grove Education B.S., agricultural business, University of Arkansas; M.S., agricultural economics, University of Arkansas Professional background Bartholomew has held the role of vice president for three banks in…