by - January 3, 2017 4:44 pm
A promotional holiday season, stronger economy and sturdy consumer confidence likely added up to as much as 16% more spending in the recent holiday season, according to a survey completed…
by - January 3, 2017 4:37 pm
J.B. Hunt Transport Services wants a third-party review of how revenue is shared between it and BNSF Railway with regard to their joint service agreement and the carrier’s intermodal segment,…
by - January 3, 2017 4:15 pm
Economic conditions in four Arkansas metro areas remained solid in the third quarter of 2016, with the only negative being slower rates of growth in central and Northwest Arkansas. Compared…
by - January 3, 2017 2:37 pm
A report by the Commonwealth Fund said the percentage of Arkansas adults who went without medical care because of the cost decreased in 2016. The report released Dec. 21 shows…
by - January 3, 2017 11:59 am
A new college some call an economic “game changer,” a long list of leadership changes, and continued growth in the regional home sales market were some of the top Fort…
by - January 3, 2017 10:53 am
Little Rock-based law firm Friday, Eldredge & Clark announced Tuesday (Jan. 3) that Marshall S. Ney, E. Conner McNair and W. Taylor Marshall have been named partners of the firm….
by - January 3, 2017 10:53 am
Little Rock-based law firm Friday, Eldredge & Clark announced Tuesday (Jan. 3) that Marshall S. Ney, E. Conner McNair and W. Taylor Marshall have been named partners of the firm….
by - January 3, 2017 10:20 am
Carol J. Silverstrom, lead economic development specialist and public information officer, is retiring from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Arkansas District Office in Little Rock. Her last day with the…
by - January 2, 2017 6:44 pm
Major corporate action, healthcare industry expansion and the pace of home sales were some of the top Northwest Arkansas headline topics during 2016. Following are the top 10 business stories…
by - December 29, 2016 12:13 pm
Windstream Holdings Inc. has asked the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to speed up review of the company’s $1.1 billion acquisition of Earthlink Holdings Corp. and transfer of control of the…
by - December 28, 2016 6:34 pm
With 2017 right around the corner, I thought it would be a good idea to take a look at businesses and organizations in Central Arkansas that should make an impact…
by - December 28, 2016 12:50 pm
Some Arkansas workers will get a 50 cent boost in pay on New Year’s Day when the state’s minimum wage will rise from $8 to $8.50, Arkansas Department of Labor…
by - December 28, 2016 7:52 am
The year 2016 was exceptional in politics and business from the appeal of Donald Trump to a strengthening economy to big moves by some of Arkansas’ biggest brands. Here is…
by - December 28, 2016 7:35 am
Elicia Dover with our content partner, KATV Channel 7, reports: The medical marijuana commission decided that applicants hoping to win one of the five available cultivation licenses will have to…
by - December 26, 2016 9:01 am
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news. –––––––––––––––– UA WALTON COLLEGE PLANS ANNUAL BUSINESS FORECAST FOR JANUARY 27th The…
by - December 25, 2016 8:39 am
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of state and global manufacturing news. –––––––––––––– DEFENSE DEPARTMENT SETS UP 12TH MANUFACTURING HUB, MAY LEAD…
by - December 24, 2016 10:14 am
TALK BUSINESS & POLITICS TV SHOW Talk Business & Politics will air in Northeast Arkansas on Sunday at 10 am on KAIT’s NBC affiliate. Politicos Skip Rutherford and Rex Nelson…
by - December 23, 2016 10:12 pm
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news. ––––––––––––––––– MISO SELECTS ST. LOUIS POWER GENERATOR FOR FIRST COMPETITION TRANSMISSION PROJECT…
by - December 22, 2016 5:54 pm
Tyson Foods grew net profits by 45% in 2016 to top $1.768 billion and resulting in more bonus pay for the company’s top five executives, according to the meat giant’s…
by - December 22, 2016 11:04 am
Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville is building a 20-bed rehabilitation center, allowing veterans to live onsite while undergoing substance abuse treatment. The $9.9 million project to…
