by - February 22, 2017 7:47 am
U.S. crude oil production rose for the second consecutive month in November, the first such occurrence since early 2015, according to the latest data available from the U.S. Energy Information Administration….
by - February 22, 2017 7:43 am
Orders of class 8 trucks in North America rose to 22,188 units in January, a 13-month high, according to ACT Research. Meanwhile, orders of trailers in North America increased 92%…
by - February 22, 2017 7:32 am
The public will have an opportunity to comment on a proposed draft permit for storage and land application of liquid waste for C&H Hog Farms before the Arkansas Department of…
by - February 21, 2017 4:56 pm
A Springdale-based logistics and warehouse provider opened a Tulsa office and nearly doubled its workforce in 2016. On Time Logistics has provided services to Tulsa and Little Rock since 2015,…
by - February 21, 2017 1:12 pm
The Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce announced the names of this year’s NWA LeaderCon honorees who will be officially recognized for their leadership services during the business leadership conference on March…
by - February 21, 2017 11:23 am
Steve and Sharon Stafford of Green Forest and their family will give $100,000 toward the construction of Arkansas Children’s Northwest hospital. Steve Stafford is chairman and CEO of Anstaff Bank…
by - February 21, 2017 10:36 am
The Communications Group of Little Rock has been chosen as the public relations agency of record for Delaware-based Speakman Co., a 148-year-old industrial manufacturer of showering, plumbing and emergency products….
by - February 20, 2017 5:21 pm
Jason Wildeman was recently promoted to vice president of outpatient services for Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas, overseeing most hospital-based departments that are located off the main hospital campus in Rogers….
by - February 20, 2017 2:44 pm
Paul Danielson, who retired last year after serving 10 years on the Arkansas Supreme Court, has joined the Danielson Law Firm. The law office has locations in Fayetteville and Booneville…
by - February 20, 2017 2:10 pm
Whirlpool Corp. has sold its 1.2 million square foot manufacturing plant in Fort Smith to Milwaukee, Wisc.-based Phoenix Investors. Whirlpool closed the refrigerator plant in June 2012, with most production…
by - February 20, 2017 1:19 pm
Editor’s note: The Arkansas Transportation Report is managed by Talk Business & Politics and sponsored by the Arkansas Trucking Association and the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce. Other transportation industry related stories can be…
by - February 20, 2017 12:27 pm
Made in America is a roundup of manufacturing-related news. GE AVIATION TO INVEST $4.3 BILLION IN GLOBAL MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS Buoyed by record production on a new generation of jet engines,…
by - February 20, 2017 12:21 pm
Energy In-depth is a roundup of energy-related news. AVERAGE U.S. FAMILY SAVES $500 ON UTILITY BILL DUE TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS, ARKANSAS RANKS 42nd The average American family saved nearly…
by - February 20, 2017 12:15 pm
Money Talk is a roundup of financial, investment and real estate news. PwC SURVEY SAYS CEO CONFIDENCE PICKING UP IN 2017, CONCERNS CENTER AROUND GLOBALIZATION U.S. CEO confidence has picked…
by - February 19, 2017 10:13 am
Manufacturers have “struggled mightily” over the past two years to increase international demand, particularly with a strong U.S. dollar and lingering economic challenges to key markets, according to Chad Moutray,…
by - February 19, 2017 10:11 am
According to research firm McKinsey, 99% of data collected by businesses is discarded before management ever has a chance to analyze it. According to Martin Rainer, vice president and general manager…
by - February 19, 2017 10:10 am
Recent political trends suggest the growth of reshoring will continue and would protect and promote U.S. manufacturing jobs, according to an Intelligence Node white paper. One of President Donald Trump’s…
by - February 17, 2017 2:52 pm
U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., has been named chairman of three Senate subcommittees, according to a statement from his office. Boozman will chair the following subcommittees in the 115th Congress:…
by - February 17, 2017 1:12 pm
Low crude oil prices have resulted in lower fuel costs and operating expenses for U.S. passenger airlines, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration. In 2015, earnings of passenger airlines rose…
by - February 17, 2017 1:10 pm
Pink Floyd tribute band Brit Floyd www.britfloyd.com is coming to Verizon Arena June 5 as part of its Immersion World Tour 2017. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices…
