by - December 15, 2016 10:42 am
George’s Majestic Lounge will have been open on Dickson Street in Fayetteville 90 years in 2017. The establishment will celebrate the anniversary with several concerts New Year Eve’s weekend, according…
by - December 14, 2016 5:16 pm
As U.S. oil and gas prices fell so did reserves. U.S. crude oil proved reserves fell 11.8%, or 4.7 billion barrels, and U.S. natural gas proved reserves declined 16.6%, or…
by - December 14, 2016 5:03 pm
Jim Johnson has been named senior vice president, senior lending officer at Stone Bank in Harrison. “Jim is a life-long Harrison native and understands the needs of the Boone County…
by - December 14, 2016 3:30 pm
Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas gave $150,000 to support the community internal medicine residency program in Northwest Arkansas, according to a news release. The residency program is…
by - December 14, 2016 2:28 pm
Mars Petcare is set to undertake the third major expansion of its Fort Smith pet food manufacturing plant since its opening in September 2009. The planned $72 million expansion –…
by - December 14, 2016 12:58 pm
The American Heart Association (AHA) on Wednesday (Dec. 14) named Ian Hudspeth the executive director of its Northwest Arkansas office in Fayetteville. He is replacing Cindy Hudlow, who still works…
by - December 14, 2016 9:34 am
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up health-related topics. ––––––––––––––– NEW REPORT DETAILS IMPACT OF THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT AHEAD OF FEDERAL ENROLLMENT DEADLINE…
by - December 13, 2016 5:22 pm
America’s Car-Mart signed off on an amended lending agreement, extending its revolving credit until 2019 and increasing its total permitted borrowings by more than 15%. On Monday (Dec. 12), lenders…
by - December 13, 2016 4:34 pm
The Schmieding Foundation of Springdale has given $1 million toward the construction of Arkansas Children’s Hospital campus in Springdale, according to a news release. With the gift, the hospital’s occupational…
by - December 13, 2016 2:53 pm
Little Rock-based McLarty Automotive Group (MAG) announced Tuesday (Dec. 13) the acquisition of five dealerships and two collision centers from Atlanta-based Asbury Automotive. The purchases include BMW of Little Rock,…
by - December 13, 2016 9:59 am
Arkansas-based carriers ABF Freight, J.B. Hunt Transport Services and USA Truck were named as three of the 2016 Top 100 Truckers by Inbound Logistics magazine. “The top truckers offer the…
by - December 13, 2016 9:27 am
David Jetter, former corporate chef for Tyson Foods, was recently hired by competitor George’s as vice president of culinary innovation and product development. Jetter will oversee all aspects of George’s…
by - December 13, 2016 9:00 am
Ecoark Holdings Inc. of Rogers announced Monday (Dec. 12) it is trading on a new public market, specifically on OTCQX, under the symbol EARK. The debut allows the company to…
by - December 12, 2016 4:25 pm
Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville has received full accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care as a chest pain center with primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and resuscitation….
by - December 12, 2016 4:21 pm
NorthWest Arkansas Community College has hired Jason Paul, former chef/owner of Heirloom in downtown Rogers, as a chef instructor for its culinary program, according to an NWACC press release. Paul…
by - December 12, 2016 12:39 am
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news. –––––––––––––––– CEO EXPECTATIONS MIXED OVER NEXT SIX MONTHS, PROJECT GDP GROWTH OF…
by - December 11, 2016 9:11 am
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of state and global manufacturing news. –––––––––––––– EMPLOYER COSTS FOR WAGES, SALARIES AND BENEFITS AVERAGE $34.14…
by - December 9, 2016 1:34 pm
Ozark Regional Transit will start the first express route in Northwest Arkansas using a 55-seat coach-style bus, according to a news release. Starting Jan. 2, the Commuter Express route will…
by - December 9, 2016 10:48 am
Little Rock nonprofit The Venture Center is now taking applications for the second round of the VC FinTech Accelerator, the center announced Thursday (Dec. 8). Created in partnership with the…
by - December 9, 2016 10:44 am
Turnover in the trucking industry has fallen to the lowest point in five years, but carriers still struggle to find qualified semitrailer drivers. The problem is only expected to get…
