by - December 17, 2015 6:27 am
Editor’s note: Each Thursday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Startup Talk,” a round-up of startup, technology and entrepreneurial news. AUSTIN STARTUP WINS FIRST EVER DRONE PITCH CONTEST: Aerial Productions of Austin, Texas,…
by - December 16, 2015 5:50 pm
The Arkansas real estate sector is set to finish two consecutive years of impressive gains in terms of home sales and sales values – barring a big drop in November…
by - December 16, 2015 4:29 pm
U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, is part of a bipartisan group formed to improve relations between the United States and Cuba. The Cuba Working Group is made up of Crawford…
by - December 16, 2015 4:29 pm
U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, is part of a bipartisan group formed to improve relations between the United States and Cuba. The Cuba Working Group is made up of Crawford…
by - December 16, 2015 2:03 pm
Editor’s note: Story updated with press conference comments from Fed Chair Janet Yellen, and with reaction from Arkansas bankers and U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock. –––––––––– In a move…
by - December 16, 2015 12:37 pm
Comedian Eddie Izzard spent a little time learning about Fort Smith history Tuesday (Dec. 15) while on tour. Izzard performed at the ArcBest Performing Arts Center Tuesday evening, but earlier…
by - December 16, 2015 12:21 pm
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up of health-related topics. TUESDAY’S OBAMACARE DEADLINE PUSHED BACK TWO DAYS; HHS SAYS 1 MILLION CUSTOMERS FACE DELAYS: Faced with…
by - December 16, 2015 9:32 am
A former state senator who pleaded guilty earlier this year to a federal mail fraud charge will appear before a federal judge next spring for sentencing. Former state Sen. Paul…
by - December 15, 2015 5:45 pm
The National Science Foundation has awarded a nearly $225,000 grant to Boston Mountain Biotech, a pharmaceutical manufacturing company that uses patented technology developed at the University of Arkansas. UA graduate…
by - December 15, 2015 5:45 pm
The National Science Foundation has awarded a nearly $225,000 grant to Boston Mountain Biotech, a pharmaceutical manufacturing company that uses patented technology developed at the University of Arkansas. UA graduate…
by - December 15, 2015 4:53 pm
Siloam Springs-based Simmons Foods plans to spend at least $26 million on a new pet food ingredient plant that will create an estimated 78 jobs in the Northwest Arkansas city….
by - December 15, 2015 1:07 pm
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield is joining a consortium that aims to recruit and develop healthcare innovation startup companies in Arkansas. The state’s largest health insurer is joining Baptist…
by - December 15, 2015 12:48 pm
Curtis Barnett has been named incoming CEO of Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield by the board of directors, the company announced Tuesday (Dec. 15). Barnett, who assumes his duties…
by - December 15, 2015 12:16 am
Editor’s note: Each Tuesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Campus Talk,” a recap and deep-dive into education topics. NATIONAL COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHERS GROUP PRAISES ARKANSAS EFFORTS ON CODING: The Computer Science Teachers Association,…
by - December 14, 2015 6:53 pm
Upper-level students majoring in business at Arkansas State University have a new form of financial assistance available to complete their degree, university officials said Monday (Dec. 14). Through a gift…
by - December 14, 2015 6:53 pm
Upper-level students majoring in business at Arkansas State University have a new form of financial assistance available to complete their degree, university officials said Monday (Dec. 14). Through a gift…
by - December 14, 2015 6:29 pm
Arvest Bank announced Monday (Dec. 14) that Arvest Asset Management is changing its name to Arvest Wealth Management and is adopting a new brand identity effective Jan. 1, 2016. The…
by - December 14, 2015 6:29 pm
Arvest Bank announced Monday (Dec. 14) that Arvest Asset Management is changing its name to Arvest Wealth Management and is adopting a new brand identity effective Jan. 1, 2016. The…
by - December 14, 2015 2:17 pm
Rockline Industries’ plant in Booneville was recently awarded the Four Year Accumulative Safety Award after employees went without one lost day of work due to work-related injury or illness from…
by - December 14, 2015 2:11 pm
LSB Industries Inc. of Oklahoma City has completed the sale of $210 million of preferred stock and warrants in a private placement the company will use to complete the construction…
