by - June 1, 2016 2:18 pm
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has expressed optimism regarding congressional efforts to attain early authorization on a new Water Resources and Development Act (WRDA) by the Sept. 30 legislative…
by - June 1, 2016 2:16 pm
The smart machines market in the Americas is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15% in the next four years with autonomous robots leading the…
by - June 1, 2016 12:41 pm
Gary DiGiuseppe, a morning newscaster for KARN and a daily newscaster for The Arkansas Radio Network, was killed in a car accident on Wednesday morning. DiGiuseppe, age 60, was driving…
by - June 1, 2016 12:41 pm
Gary DiGiuseppe, a morning newscaster for KARN and a daily newscaster for The Arkansas Radio Network, was killed in a car accident on Wednesday morning. DiGiuseppe, age 60, was driving…
by - June 1, 2016 11:56 am
Editor’s note: This story is a component of The Compass Report. The quarterly Compass Report is managed by Talk Business & Politics, and sponsored by Lowell-based Zero Mountain Logistics, a…
by - June 1, 2016 8:07 am
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up health-related topics. ––––––––––––––– SURVEY: ARKANSAS RANKS AMONG ‘UNHEALTHIEST’ STATES FOR SENIORS A new report by the United…
by - May 31, 2016 7:11 pm
Fort Smith sales tax collections ended 2015 on a good trend but the first four reporting months of 2016 are pushing a thin margin for the city’s pocketbook, with collections…
by - May 31, 2016 6:00 pm
Committee chairman Darrel Dover said a payment in lieu of taxes, or PILOT, program for a company that will build a 200,000-square-foot facility will bring much needed jobs to the…
by - May 31, 2016 6:00 pm
Committee chairman Darrel Dover said a payment in lieu of taxes, or PILOT, program for a company that will build a 200,000-square-foot facility will bring much needed jobs to the…
by - May 31, 2016 12:46 am
Editor’s note: Each Tuesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Campus Talk,” a recap and roundup of education news. ––––––––––––––– ARKANSAS CAREER EDUCATION LEADER WINS NATIONAL AWARD Dr. Charisse Childers, Director at the…
by - May 30, 2016 9:19 am
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news. –––––––––––––––– GDP REVISED ESTIMATE SHOWS U.S. ECONOMY GREW 0.8% IN FIRST QUARTER…
by - May 29, 2016 7:43 am
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of state and global manufacturing news. –––––––––––––– COMMERCE DEPARTMENT RELEASES REPORTS RANKING TOP U.S. EXPORT MARKETS…
by - May 27, 2016 11:30 am
The effort to bring back the Rebel mascot at Southside High School appears to be over, with Fort Smith attorney Joey McCutchen saying Friday (May 27) he will “suspend my…
by - May 26, 2016 5:50 pm
Two of four incumbent Fort Smith Directors do not face opposition in November, but Directors George Catsavis and André Good will again have to gain voter approval for another four-year…
by - May 26, 2016 4:27 pm
Fort Smith Public School Board Member Wade Gilkey said Thursday (May 26) he will not “support any measure” to “re-introduce the former mascot,” dealing a significant setback to the effort…
by - May 26, 2016 1:07 pm
Rex Nelson, director of corporate community relations for Simmons Bank, has been named Rural Advocate of the Year for 2016. The honor was presented to Nelson on Thursday (May 26)…
by - May 26, 2016 1:07 pm
Rex Nelson, director of corporate community relations for Simmons Bank, has been named Rural Advocate of the Year for 2016. The honor was presented to Nelson on Thursday (May 26)…
by - May 26, 2016 10:09 am
Publicly-traded ViaSat Inc., a global broadband services and technology firm, has signed a multi-year agreement with Dassault Aviation to deliver and equip the company’s luxury jets with in-flight internet and…
by - May 26, 2016 10:09 am
Publicly-traded ViaSat Inc., a global broadband services and technology firm, has signed a multi-year agreement with Dassault Aviation to deliver and equip the company’s luxury jets with in-flight internet and…
by - May 25, 2016 4:57 pm
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce reports new investment in the state through almost 11 months of fiscal year 2016 is up more than 19% ($386 million) over the new investment…
