by - January 20, 2016 12:31 pm
North Little Rock Chamber announces new president & CEO
The North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce hired John Owens as its new president & CEO. Owens will begin work in his new position on Feb. 22. He replaces Terry…
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by - January 20, 2016 12:31 pm
North Little Rock Chamber announces new president & CEO
The North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce hired John Owens as its new president & CEO. Owens will begin work in his new position on Feb. 22. He replaces Terry…
by - January 20, 2016 12:22 pm
ASU College of Business gains membership in Sales Alliance
Arkansas State University’s College of Business recently attained membership in the University Sales Center Alliance (USCA). Dean of the College of Business Dr. Shane Hunt was notified in December of…
by - January 20, 2016 12:22 pm
ASU College of Business gains membership in Sales Alliance
Arkansas State University’s College of Business recently attained membership in the University Sales Center Alliance (USCA). Dean of the College of Business Dr. Shane Hunt was notified in December of…
by - January 20, 2016 7:10 am
Health Beat: U.S. organ transplants exceed 30,000 annually for first time
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up of health-related topics. U.S. ORGAN TRANSPLANTS EXCEED 30,000 ANNUALLY FOR FIRST TIME, ADVOCACY GROUP SAYS: Organ transplants performed in…
by - January 19, 2016 9:09 pm
State Chamber promotes TechHire initiative to address workforce issues
Officials with the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce are promoting the federal TechHire initiative, a multi-sector approach to train workers with the information technology (IT) skills required for well-paying, middle-…
by - January 19, 2016 4:16 pm
UAFS panel notes need for diversity, ‘respectful dialogue’ on race relations
Editor’s note: Story info submitted by the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. ––––––––––––– Rep. George McGill, D-Fort Smith, leaned into the microphone and used an example from his past…
by - January 19, 2016 1:30 pm
Manufacturing trade group to begin national tour to tout blue collar jobs
National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President and CEO Jay Timmons will kick off the 2016 State of Manufacturing Tour in Manchester, N.H., on Jan. 28. He will be joined at…
by - January 19, 2016 1:05 pm
DHL to expand courier service in Memphis, tri-state area
UPS and FedEx rival DHL said Jan. 18 it is expanding its presence in the Memphis area with a new service center that will serve the tri-state area of Arkansas,…
by - January 19, 2016 7:22 am
Campus Talk: New baseball park in works for UALR
Editor’s note: Each Tuesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Campus Talk,” a recap and roundup of education news. NEW BASEBALL PARK IN WORKS FOR UALR: UALR plans to build a new baseball…
by - January 18, 2016 4:03 pm
Libertarian Party to hold nominating event for 3rd Congressional District vacancy
The Libertarian Party of Arkansas will hold a special nominating convention on Jan. 23 at Foghorn’s restaurant at 1815 Green Acres Rd. in Fayetteville to fill the vacancy in nomination…
by - January 18, 2016 4:03 pm
Libertarian Party to hold nominating event for 3rd Congressional District vacancy
The Libertarian Party of Arkansas will hold a special nominating convention on Jan. 23 at Foghorn’s restaurant at 1815 Green Acres Rd. in Fayetteville to fill the vacancy in nomination…
by - January 18, 2016 1:11 pm
Former Tyson Foods president Buddy Wray has died (Updated)
Editor’s note: Story updated with comments from officials with Tyson Foods and from U.S. Rep. Steve Womack. –––––––––––– Donald “Buddy” Wray, one of the legendary execs who helped Don Tyson…
by - January 18, 2016 11:57 am
Carty appointed to The Kays Foundation
The Kays Foundation announced Friday (Jan. 15) the appointment of Terry Carty of Jonesboro as executive vice president/treasurer. Carty succeeds the late Wayne Blake, who served in the same position…
by - January 18, 2016 11:57 am
Carty appointed to The Kays Foundation
The Kays Foundation announced Friday (Jan. 15) the appointment of Terry Carty of Jonesboro as executive vice president/treasurer. Carty succeeds the late Wayne Blake, who served in the same position…
by - January 18, 2016 7:18 am
Money Talk: Arkansas better than average in money management ranking
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news. ARKANSAS BETTER THAN AVERAGE IN MONEY MANAGEMENT RANKING: Arkansas is ranked 16th best at…
by - January 17, 2016 9:34 am
Made In America: AEDC to host workshop with former Toyota exec
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of state and global manufacturing news. AEDC TO HOST WORKSHOP WITH FORMER TOYOTA EXEC WHO HELPED TRANSFORM U.S. AUTO…
by - January 15, 2016 9:34 am
The Video Wire: Chicken fingers and marathon runners eating pizza
Reports of chicken fingers substituting as pay for Tyson Foods execs and destruction of the Northwest Arkansas mall are just a few of the things Dawson Meadows misreports this week….
by - January 14, 2016 10:31 pm
Bank of the Ozarks’ 4Q profits nearly double
Fast-growing Bank of the Ozarks Inc. ended fiscal 2015 on a strong note after the Little Rock regional banking group reported record fourth quarter profits underlined by the largest acquisition…
by - January 14, 2016 2:53 pm
Ted Suhl corruption case set for a July 12 trial date
A July 12 trial date has been set for Ted Suhl who is accused in a federal bribery and corruption case involving the Arkansas Department of Human Services. U.S. District…