by - June 23, 2016 7:10 pm
InBound Logistics magazine has named ABF Freight a Green Supply Chain Partner for 2016, the seventh consecutive year that the Fort Smith-based carrier has received this award. The award is…
by - June 23, 2016 7:10 pm
InBound Logistics magazine has named ABF Freight a Green Supply Chain Partner for 2016, the seventh consecutive year that the Fort Smith-based carrier has received this award. The award is…
by - June 23, 2016 8:49 am
Youth sports complexes are showing no sign of slowing down nationally, according to an April 2016 industry report from the National Association of Sports Commissions. In the past three years,…
by - June 23, 2016 8:41 am
Preformed Line Products, which has a manufacturing facility in Rogers, Ark., has announced its regular quarterly dividend in the amount of 20 cents per share on the company’s common shares….
by - June 23, 2016 8:27 am
Food transparency has a definitive impact on consumers’ buying decisions, according to a new study from data research firm Label Insight. The company reports that 94% of respondents said that…
by - June 23, 2016 8:13 am
Editor’s note: Story updated with additions and changes throughout, to include a statement from Gov. Asa Hutchinson. –––––––––––––– Arkansas Wins in 2016, the ballot committee formed to support passage of…
by - June 23, 2016 7:57 am
As part of this week’s third-annual SelectUSA Summit in Washington, D.C., President Obama announced that the Smart Manufacturing Leadership Coalition (SMLC) in Los Angeles will lead the new Smart Manufacturing…
by - June 23, 2016 6:16 am
Editor’s note: Each Thursday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Startup Talk,” a round-up of startup, technology and entrepreneurial news. ––––––––––––––– KELLOGG ESTABLISHES $100 MILLION STARTUP FUND TO SUPPORT GROWTH INITIATIVES Kellogg Company…
by - June 22, 2016 11:14 am
The Social Security Board of Trustees on Wednesday (June 22) released its annual report on the long-term financial status of the Social Security Trust Funds. The combined asset reserves of…
by - June 22, 2016 9:47 am
The U.S. Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced a $380,000 grant to the Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District of Pine Bluff to help develop an effective drainage system essential…
by - June 22, 2016 9:47 am
The U.S. Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced a $380,000 grant to the Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District of Pine Bluff to help develop an effective drainage system essential…
by - June 22, 2016 8:38 am
Springdale-based George’s Inc. named Devin Cole as Chief Strategy and Commercial Officer, overseeing the development and implementation of George’s corporate growth strategy. George’s is one of the nation’s largest privately…
by - June 22, 2016 8:38 am
Springdale-based George’s Inc. named Devin Cole as Chief Strategy and Commercial Officer, overseeing the development and implementation of George’s corporate growth strategy. George’s is one of the nation’s largest privately…
by - June 22, 2016 8:29 am
The Arkansas Department of Health has sold its in-home health care operations to Louisville, Kentucky-based Kindred Healthcare for $39 million after a competitive bidding process, the company announced Monday. Kindred…
by - June 22, 2016 5:25 am
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up health-related topics. ––––––––––––––– FEWER AMERICANS STRUGGLING TO PAY FOR HEALTHCARE, GALLUP SURVEY SAYS Fewer Americans reported not…
by - June 21, 2016 2:55 pm
Rogers-based 3PRG Real Estate has purchased three acres in west Springdale at the corner of Founders Park Drive and Sunset Boulevard for an undisclosed sum. CBRE of Fayetteville helped to…
by - June 21, 2016 2:55 pm
Rogers-based 3PRG Real Estate has purchased three acres in west Springdale at the corner of Founders Park Drive and Sunset Boulevard for an undisclosed sum. CBRE of Fayetteville helped to…
by - June 21, 2016 7:36 am
Danish wind turbine maker LM Wind Power and offshore wind farm operator Adwen announced Tuesday (June 21) that they’ve partnered to design the longest wind blade in the world, an…
by - June 20, 2016 8:15 pm
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news. –––––––––––––––– ST. LOUIS FED CHANGES VIEW ON ECONOMY, BULLARD SAYS ONLY ONE…
by - June 20, 2016 9:58 am
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…
