by - June 24, 2015 7:28 pm
Shipping Industry Reports Show Slower Economic Start In 2015
May and April reports on the closely watched U.S. shipping industry suggest that the national economy may be struggling to maintain the pace that began in 2014.
Manufacturing
by - June 24, 2015 10:48 am
Near-Term Outlook For Region Sours, But Transportation Employment Rebounds
A May survey of business contacts in the Little Rock Zone of the Federal Reserve Bank shows a little more than half of respondents expect economic conditions in 2015 will be better than in 2014. That’s down from a survey three months ago.
by - June 24, 2015 6:44 am
Linde’s South Arkansas Liquid Nitrogen Plant In Full Operation
A spokeswoman with Linde North America said Monday that the gas and engineering company’s new $50 million air separation gasification plant in Lewisville is now in full operation. The liquid…
by - June 23, 2015 7:17 pm
Gov. Hutchinson Touts European Trip To Little Rock Rotary Club
Final discussions that led to the announced 85-job expansion at Calhoun County’s Aerojet Rocketdyne facility occurred during Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s trip to the Paris Air Show last week, Hutchinson said…
by - June 23, 2015 5:35 pm
Jonesboro Planning Commission Approves $46 Million Frito-Lay Plans
A $45.7 million expansion project at Frito-Lay in Jonesboro is one step closer to reality Tuesday after the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission gave the go-ahead for work on the project…
by - June 23, 2015 9:53 am
Ford Motor Recognizes Denso For Quality Of HVAC Units
Denso Corp. officials said Tuesday that the Japanese auto parts giant has received Ford Motor Co.’s coveted Aligned Business Framework (ABF) award for its full line up of compressors and…
by - June 22, 2015 10:42 pm
Europe Trip Successful In Getting Message Out, Chitwood Says
Clif Chitwood, an official with the Great River Economic Development group in Mississippi County, attended the Paris Air Show with Gov. Hutchinson and other business leaders from around the state.
by - June 22, 2015 10:29 pm
Nucor Cuts Second Quarter Guidance As Global Pricing Pressures Continue
Nucor Corp., which operates three steel mills in Northeast Arkansas, lowered its second quarter expectations as the Charlotte, N.C.-based steel giant continues to cope with global oversupplies driven by cheap…
by - June 22, 2015 2:16 pm
Governor, Aerojet Rocketdyne Leaders Met In Paris To Finalize Deal
Following a meeting last week with Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson at the Paris Air Show, Aerojet Rocketdyne, a world leader in the development and manufacturing of aerospace and defense products,…
by - June 22, 2015 6:59 am
Money Talk: Deltic Timber Adds Former NFL Quarterback, Texas Money Manager To Board
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 - June 21, 2015 9:11 am
The Supply Side: Suppliers Must Assess, Reconfigure Retail Strategy
Editor’s note: The Supply Side section of The City Wire focuses on the companies, organizations, issues and individuals engaged in providing products and services to retailers. The Supply Side is…
by - June 21, 2015 8:39 am
Made In America: Arkansas To Receive $6.36 Million To Strengthen Industry-Focused Job Training
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 - June 18, 2015 7:06 am
U.S. Biobased Products Industry Contributes $369 Billion, 4 Million Jobs To Economy
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Wednesday a new report showing that the U.S. biobased industry is generating substantial economic activity and American jobs. He also announced changes under the 2014…
by - June 17, 2015 1:28 pm
Gov. Hutchinson Visits Germany, Promotes Arkansas At Steel Show
As part of his trade mission to Europe, Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday visited Düsseldorf, Germany where he attended the METEC Trade Fair. During his time in Düsseldorf, the governor…
by - June 17, 2015 8:37 am
Brookings Names Top 15 Advanced Manufacturing Hotbeds, San Jose Tops List
The San Jose, Calif., area was named the top advanced manufacturing hub in the U.S. for its deep engagement with research and development and STEM workers to drive the city’s…
by - June 17, 2015 7:39 am
Startup Junkie, Innovation Hub Announce ‘Collaborative Partnership’
The Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub and Startup Junkie Consulting announced Wednesday that they have entered into a collaborative partnership to work with early-stage startup business ventures across the state. Through…
by - June 16, 2015 7:18 pm
Fresh Off A Weekend Of Success, Forge Arkansas To Speak At 1 Million Cups
The work of a Jonesboro entrepreneurial group will be featured Wednesday at Little Rock’s weekly 1 Million Cups series. Officials with Forge Arkansas will talk at the 9 a.m. Wednesday…
by - June 15, 2015 4:51 pm
Honorable Says FERC Must Use Its Tools To Help With Pending EPA Rule
Environment & Energy Publishing reports that former Arkansas Public Service Commission chairwoman Colette Honorable wants to see her current employer, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), play a supportive role…
by - June 14, 2015 8:16 am
Made In America: Manufacturing Hiring, Wages Improving Regionally
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. BEIGE…
by - June 12, 2015 4:42 pm
U.S. House Says No On Trade Adjustment Assistance, Yes On Trade Promotion Authority
Arkansas’ four U.S. representatives voted Friday to approve Trade Promotion Authority for the President, as the U.S. House voted down a key first part of the overall trade package. The…