by - November 10, 2016 10:11 am
One of the largest manufacturing trade associations in America has agreed to take over day-to-day coordination of National Manufacturing Day. In a recent press release, the National Association of Manufacturers…
by - November 10, 2016 9:57 am
A national trade association has offered its support to President-elect Donald Trump after what it called a “divisive election.” In a statement following Trump’s surprise victory Tuesday night, Nov. 8,…
by - November 10, 2016 7:00 am
Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s to-do list added a big item: Implement laws and regulations legalizing medical marijuana, and do it quickly. Arkansas voters Tuesday passed the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment, 53-47%….
by - November 10, 2016 6:42 am
Arkansas River traffic was down in September, and the month also was a reminder of ongoing volatility in the U.S. economy, according to reports tracking the U.S. trucking and shipping…
by - November 9, 2016 6:01 pm
The Rivervalley Artisan Market has outgrown its Fort Smith location at Creekmore Park, according to co-organizer Elizabeth James, who briefed the city’s Parks Commission at a Wednesday (Nov. 9) meeting….
by - November 9, 2016 5:33 pm
The election of Donald Trump as U.S. president raises questions about the future of Arkansas Works, but not the immediate future, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said. In a Wednesday (Nov. 9)…
by - November 9, 2016 5:20 pm
The Friedman-Mincer building – aka, OTASCO building – and the Masonic Temple in downtown Fort Smith have been awarded with special distinctions for design and renovation. The Friedman-Mincer building has…
by - November 9, 2016 4:30 pm
Consumers demand more convenience from retailers and that is only going to hasten, according to Chris Rampley, global product manager at Capgemini, a Paris-based technology innovator that recently took part…
by - November 9, 2016 11:03 am
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday (Nov. 9) told Arkansas lawmakers he plans to introduce a $50 million tax cut in the upcoming 90th General Assembly that begins in January, and…
by - November 9, 2016 11:00 am
Rogers-based headwear and apparel company Infinity Product Group has signed a multi-year licensing agreement to manufacture and distribute headwear, hair accessories and cold weather accessories for Avia, a running and…
by - November 9, 2016 10:57 am
Bean-to-bar chocolate maker Kyya Chocolate recently doubled its manufacturing capacity with the acquisition of a second facility near its current headquarters in Elm Springs. Combined with the purchase of four…
by - November 9, 2016 10:48 am
Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, a Little Rock-based nonprofit aimed at helping startup companies, will soon open a “mobile makerspace” to provide hands-on technical education to K-12 students throughout the state….
by - November 8, 2016 5:17 pm
J.B. Hunt Transport Services of Lowell released its 2017 performance expectations Tuesday (Nov. 8) and projected revenue increases across all its business segments, except intermodal. In that segment, the number…
by - November 8, 2016 4:40 pm
Wal-Mart CEO Doug McMillon recently laid out his vision to Millennials for the retailer’s effort to create a “new era of trust and transparency” for customers. McMillon spoke to 2,500…
by - November 8, 2016 1:49 pm
Two Northwest Health hospitals received The Joint Commission’s gold seal of approval for certifications for total hip and total knee replacement, according to a news release. Northwest Medical Center-Bentonville earned…
by - November 8, 2016 1:00 pm
A sold out crowd of 170 supporters of the culinary scene in Northwest Arkansas gathered at the newly renovated Record building in downtown Bentonville on Monday night (Nov. 7) to…
by - November 8, 2016 12:03 pm
The National Science Foundation has provided $500,000 to help University of Arkansas scientists build a network with fellow researchers in Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia. U.S. scientists and research groups from…
by - November 8, 2016 11:17 am
Over the past three months, loan demand fell for commercial and industrial companies with annual revenue of at least $50 million, according to a national bank survey. The Federal Reserve…
by - November 8, 2016 10:29 am
The owners of the MarketPlace Grill chain have closed two locations in the past year, pointing to factors they say are prompting restaurants to streamline their businesses. Restaurant Management Group…
by - November 8, 2016 7:02 am
Northwest Arkansas is one of the fastest growing metro areas in the nation but a lack of skilled labor necessary for a modern and evolving economy could stunt that growth….
