by - September 20, 2016 10:47 am
The pace of tourism tax collections and travel and tourism jobs began to slow in the first half of 2016, but the industry is still on track for record growth….
by - September 19, 2016 10:46 am
Dr. Dan Rahn announced Monday (Sept. 19) he will retire July 31, 2017, as chancellor of the Little Rock-based University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). His departure will mark…
by - September 19, 2016 5:34 am
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news. –––––––––––––––– FBI UNVEILS BANK ROBBERS APP TO HELP CATCH CROOKS The Federal Bureau…
by - September 18, 2016 11:36 am
Millennials are showing a careful, measured approach to recreational spending, according to a new survey from TD Bank. The Second Annual TD Bank Love & Money Survey shows that the…
by - September 18, 2016 9:56 am
The U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders report for July revealed the fourth consecutive month of declines within the manufacturing technology industry, according to the Association of Manufacturing Technology. AMT compiles the…
by - September 18, 2016 9:53 am
The 19th Annual Petit Jean Fall Swap Meet and Open Car Show begins on Wednesday, Sept. 21, and will last through Saturday, Sept. 24, going from 8 a.m. to 6…
by - September 18, 2016 9:31 am
The University of Arkansas launched a multi-year fundraising campaign aiming to raise $1 billion by June 30, 2020. Money raised with Campaign Arkansas will support the university’s academic mission and…
by - September 18, 2016 7:41 am
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of state and global manufacturing news. –––––––––––––– HOT SPRINGS SETS RECORD FOR GOODS EXPORTS IN 2015,…
by - September 16, 2016 2:58 pm
Frito Lay is tentatively ready to expand their Jonesboro operations again, with the company asking the city to pass a resolution allowing for up to $150 million in taxable industrial…
by - September 16, 2016 12:39 am
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news. ––––––––––––––––– SWEPCO PARENT SELLS FOUR MIDWEST POWER PLANTS FOR $2.1 BILLION American…
by - September 15, 2016 6:54 pm
Jonesboro received $557,000 in federal grants Wednesday to build sidewalks, finish a phase of a walking and biking trail, and other projects, according to the city. About $359,000 will be…
by - September 15, 2016 6:54 pm
Jonesboro received $557,000 in federal grants Wednesday to build sidewalks, finish a phase of a walking and biking trail, and other projects, according to the city. About $359,000 will be…
by - September 15, 2016 12:51 pm
The office of Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday (Sept. 15) announced the following judicial and board and commission appointments. Warren Dupwe, Jonesboro, as a Special Associate Justice of the Supreme…
by - September 15, 2016 12:51 pm
The office of Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday (Sept. 15) announced the following judicial and board and commission appointments. Warren Dupwe, Jonesboro, as a Special Associate Justice of the Supreme…
by - September 15, 2016 9:42 am
Fayetteville-based startup WattGlass received a $679,413 award from the U.S. Department of Energy’s SunShot Initiative to help commercialize its anti-reflective glass coating technology. WattGlass will use SunShot the award to…
by - September 15, 2016 9:42 am
Fayetteville-based startup WattGlass received a $679,413 award from the U.S. Department of Energy’s SunShot Initiative to help commercialize its anti-reflective glass coating technology. WattGlass will use SunShot the award to…
by - September 15, 2016 6:20 am
Editor’s note: Each Thursday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Startup Talk,” a round-up of startup, technology and entrepreneurial news. ––––––––––––––– SBA LAUNCHES ‘STARTUP IN A DAY’ SOLUTIONS IN SIX U.S. CITIES Six…
by - September 14, 2016 6:35 pm
While a better Arkansas economy has helped lower the state’s 2013-2015 food insecurity rate to 19.2% from the 19.7% in the 2010-2012 period, national and regional food bank officials say…
by - September 14, 2016 10:17 am
The Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame announced the 2016 class of inductees. The eight inductees will be honored at the 2016 Induction Banquet on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016 at the…
by - September 14, 2016 10:00 am
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up health-related topics. ––––––––––––––– DELTA DENTAL GIVES $150,000 TO UAMS’ CENTER TO SUPPORT LOCAL DENTAL CARE The Delta…
