Author: Talk Business & Politics staff

Talk Business & Politics staff

Let’s vote ‘yes’ on consent decree work

Fort Smith voters are being asked during the May 13 election cycle to make a big, tough decision. It’s a tough decision resulting from decades of tough decisions avoided. The…

UAFS to partner with Restore Hope on ‘100 Families’ effort

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS) and Restore Hope plan to soon announce a what they say will be a “transformative” partnership to expand the 100 Families Initiative…

Talk Business & Politics launches subscription-based D.C. Edition newsletter

Talk Business & Politics has launched a weekly, subscription-based newsletter focused on federal activity in Washington, D.C. The newsletter, which is delivered on Saturday mornings, offers a weekly interview/podcast with…

Cadence Bank names Chris Locke to expanded role

Cadence Bank announced Monday (May 5) that Chris Locke has expanded his role to become president of the North Central Arkansas division. In this position, he will oversee five markets…

Hendrix College receives $2 million Mabee Foundation grant to renovate Galloway Hall

Hendrix College has been awarded a $2 million challenge grant from the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation to support the renovation of historic Galloway Hall on the school’s campus. Galloway…

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal accepting nominations to Forty Under 40, C-Suite

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s longest-running awards program, Forty Under 40, is accepting nominations. The nomination deadline for the class of 2025 is Friday, May 23, and nominees must not…

ASBTDC to offer business seminars throughout NEA during May

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) at Arkansas State University will offer opportunities during May for small businesses to learn about funding, growing and marketing their business….

Chef Jennifer Maune will open restaurant in new AG building

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced Monday (May 5) that a new restaurant led by renowned chef Jennifer Maune will occupy the first floor of the Bob R. Brooks Jr….

NEA Business Notes: Ca Nguyen Receives American Advertising Federation Scholarship

Ca Nguyen, a senior graphic design major at Arkansas State University from Hue City, Vietnam, was awarded the Jay Hagins Award District 10 (D10) scholarship worth $5,000 from the American…

JBU, KLRC form FM radio station

John Brown University in Siloam Springs and KLRC (90.9-FM) have launched a new radio station, Real FM (100.3-FM). The 100.3-FM channel was formerly used by Rogers-based KURM Radio (790-AM, 100.3-FM)….

Fort Smith School Board Zone 4: Q&A with candidate Maria Martinez

Maria Martinez and Dan Williams are candidates in the Zone 4 race for the Fort Smith Public School District Board of Education. The election is set for May 13. Early…

Fort Smith School Board At Large Zone 6: Q&A with candidates Gregory Carthon and Brad Harding

Gregory Carthon and Brad Harding are candidates in the At Large Zone 6 race for the Fort Smith Public School District Board of Education. The election is set for May…

UA Little Rock launches new scholarship program with $7.5 million Windgate gift

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has launched a new scholarship program with the support of a $7.5 million gift from the Windgate Foundation. UA Little Rock announced the…

Branscum, Davis named to USDA posts in Arkansas

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced Friday (May 2) two presidential appointments for a key Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Rural Development (RD) state director job in Arkansas. David…

City of Fort Smith faces FOIA lawsuit related to internal auditor issue

The botched attempt by the City of Fort Smith to hire an internal auditor is not going away quietly. Fort Smith attorneys Joey McCutchen and Stephen Napurano filed a lawsuit…

Arkansas Banking Solutions Accelerator back for a second year

The Venture Center, in continued partnership with the Arkansas Bankers Association, has announced the return of the Arkansas Banking Solutions Accelerator (ABSA). In its second year, ABSA is accepting applications…

Arkansas Tourism Ticker: 2% tourism tax revenue continued record pace

Arkansas’ 2% tourism tax revenue between January and October 2024 was $23.085 million, up 4.63% compared with the $22.062 million in the same period of 2023. The October revenue of…

Rock Dental Brands hires new CFO

Little Rock-based Rock Dental Brands has named Abhi Nyatee as its new Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Nyatee will serve as a strategic and operational advisor to the executive…

Author Snowden Wright named 2025 writer-in-residence at the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum

The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center (HPMEC) has named author Snowden Wright of Yazoo City, Miss., as the writer-in-residence for the summer. Wright is the author of the novel “American…

Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame announces 9th class

The Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame (AWHOF) has released the names of its ninth class of inductees — seven women and one organization that have made significant contributions to the…