by - May 31, 2015 8:29 am
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by - May 31, 2015 6:41 am
Made In America: Arkansas Metro Areas Growing Manufacturing Bases
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a wrap-up of manufacturing news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here. ARKANSAS…
by - May 29, 2015 3:19 pm
Courtyard By Marriott Coming To Jonesboro
A Jonesboro based real estate firm announced this week they are working with a Tennessee-based company to bring a five-story, 106-room hotel to Jonesboro. Officials with Haag Brown Commercial said…
by - May 29, 2015 6:45 am
Energy In-depth: MISO Operations ‘Go Live’ On June 1
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here….
by - May 28, 2015 3:24 pm
Talk Business & Politics Podcast 5.28.15
Talk Business & Politics latest “pure politics” podcast is out and available for download. This week, TB&P’s Jessica DeLoach Sabin and Roby Brock discuss a variety of topics, including: The…
by - May 28, 2015 12:02 am
Startup Talk: Checking Out The Urban Food Loop
Editor’s note: Each Thursday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Startup Talk,” a round-up of startup, technology and entrepreneurial news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free…
by - May 27, 2015 1:25 pm
Bill Stovall: Workforce Incentives Are Important To Economic Development
The executive director of the Arkansas Community Colleges says policy makers should look beyond cash incentives to recruit business.
by - May 27, 2015 8:35 am
Arkansas’ Jobless Rate Loses Ground As National Picture Improves
Arkansas’ unemployment rate ticked up slightly in April, while the national jobs picture improved.
by - May 27, 2015 8:22 am
Health Beat: Survey Says Most Enrolled In Marketplace Coverage Satisfied With Premiums
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up of health-related topics in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here. KAISER FOUNDATION:…
by - May 26, 2015 5:13 pm
ASBTDC To Hold Forge IDEA Festival Of Northeast Arkansas
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) at Arkansas State University is hosting the Forge IDEA Festival of Northeast Arkansas, Saturday, June 13, at the Delta Center for…
by - May 26, 2015 5:11 pm
American Honda Foundation Presents Grant For Summer STEM Camp At ASU
The American Honda Foundation has awarded a $74,997 grant to Arkansas State University in support of the “Summer at A-State STEM, Literacy and Character-Building Camp.” Faculty and staff in the…
by - May 26, 2015 1:50 pm
Talk Business & Politics Podcast 5.26.15
On this week’s business podcast edition of Talk Business & Politics: Making the arguments for the Camden superproject bond issue – Is the ROI enough? With nominations being sought, who…
by - May 26, 2015 1:17 pm
Justice Danielson Not Seeking Re-election In 2016, Womack To Run
As lawmakers began Tuesday debating whether or not to move the 2016 primary and judicial general elections, the first moves for the 2016 campaign began as Justice Paul Danielson announced…
by - May 26, 2015 8:48 am
Campus Talk: Arkansas Tech Receives Accreditation For First Doctoral Degree
Editor’s note: Each Tuesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Campus Talk,” a recap and deep-dive into education topics in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here….
by - May 25, 2015 10:39 am
Talk Business & Politics Podcast 5.25.15
This week on Talk Business & Politics: A special session will start next week. Superprojects, super primaries, and super consolidation are on the docket. Our political roundtable tackles all the…
by - May 25, 2015 9:29 am
Cong. Rick Crawford: Work Continues On Federal Highway Program Options
Editor’s note: Cong. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, author of this guest commentary, is the First District Congressman for Arkansas. As a member of Congress, I’m charged with being the best steward…
by - May 25, 2015 9:28 am
Money Talk: Farming Income, Household Spending Declining In Arkansas
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here….
by - May 24, 2015 8:45 am
Congressional Recap: Hill Bringing Back ‘Golden Fleece’ Award
As lawmakers prepared for the Memorial Day recess, Congress faced several tough issues including highway funding and trade, and one representative is resurrecting a decades-old award.
by - May 24, 2015 8:37 am
Talk Business & Politics Roundtable
This week’s Talk Business & Politics roundtable included KATV’s lead capitol reporter Janelle Lilley, and TB&P contributors John Burris and Michael Cook. Topics on the table: Next week’s special session….
by - May 24, 2015 8:17 am
Made In America Vs. Made In China
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a wrap-up of manufacturing news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here. MADE…