by - April 13, 2015 5:22 pm
A new e-commerce site, Maayde.com, aimed at showcasing Arkansas-based businesses with locally made products from the state’s artisan community has officially launched.
by - April 13, 2015 9:36 am
In a regional competition with 13 other universities, a team of civil engineering students from Arkansas State University was the overall winner in steel bridge construction. The bridge team also…
by - April 13, 2015 5:41 am
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by - April 12, 2015 8:27 am
Newly installed state Education Commissioner Johnny Key laid out his philosophy for public education in Arkansas, stating he was a strong supporter of Common Core and wants to find ways to empower teachers and strengthen leadership in order to improve schools.
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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. VOLVO…
by - April 10, 2015 9:26 pm
The second week of a spring recess kept members of the state’s congressional delegation busy, talking with constituents and speaking about a variety of issues.
by - April 10, 2015 8:14 pm
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge said Friday that $21.5 million from a recent Standard & Poor’s (S&P) settlement will be distributed in accordance with Act 763 of 2013. The announcement…
by - April 10, 2015 8:06 pm
The Transportation Policy Committee of the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) named Erica Tait of Jonesboro to serve as the new director of the organization, effective immediately, Jonesboro city communications director…
by - April 10, 2015 5:11 am
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by - April 9, 2015 8:13 pm
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 - April 9, 2015 5:24 pm
Editor’s note: Robin Smith, author of this article, is a freelance writer whose creative and editorial pieces have appeared in local print and online venues. She is the Founder &…
by - April 9, 2015 9:40 am
Little Rock-based Baptist Health named Jamie Carter as the new administrator and VP for its forthcoming Conway campus. Carter, who most recently served as chief operating officer of the 617-bed…
by - April 9, 2015 6:53 am
UALR sports is ready to be known as Little Rock’s team. Dale Nicholson offers thoughts from his recent sit-down with new Athletic Director Chasse Conque and basketball coach Chris Beard’s introductory press conference.
by - April 9, 2015 5:30 am
For Arkansas entrepreneurs taking their first steps into the startup world, First Community Bank of Batesville is offering financing through a federal program aimed at promoting early stage business development…
by - April 9, 2015 5:29 am
The U.S. Department of Commerce officially launched the Startup Global initiative on April 2, the first in a series of pilot program educational events. The event took place at 1776,…
by - April 9, 2015 5:28 am
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 - April 8, 2015 5:43 am
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. EMPLOYERS, WORKERS…
by - April 7, 2015 4:10 pm
Talk Business & Politics Business Editor Wesley Brown and Editor-in-Chief Roby Brock discuss the top business headlines of the last few weeks. Topics on this week’s agenda include: Workforce education…
