by - July 25, 2016 1:23 pm
Jonesboro’s metro economy began 2016 on a solid note, especially in terms of jobs and sales tax growth, according to The Compass Report. Lower unemployment numbers, job creation, sales and…
by - July 25, 2016 1:02 pm
Consumer spending helped boost July sales tax revenue 8.29% higher than a year ago in the region’s four largest cities, according to the latest reports from Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers and…
by - July 25, 2016 12:38 pm
Arkansas Children’s Hospital Northwest continues to draw financial support from the local community with another $1 million gift from grandparents Karen and Darren Horton of Benton County. The Hortons became…
by - July 25, 2016 12:38 pm
Arkansas Children’s Hospital Northwest continues to draw financial support from the local community with another $1 million gift from grandparents Karen and Darren Horton of Benton County. The Hortons became…
by - July 25, 2016 12:19 pm
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday (June 22) rejected a lawsuit filed against several of Wal-Mart Stores directors including former chairman Rob Walton and former CEO Mike…
by - July 25, 2016 12:19 pm
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday (June 22) rejected a lawsuit filed against several of Wal-Mart Stores directors including former chairman Rob Walton and former CEO Mike…
by - July 25, 2016 12:03 pm
Rafael Rios and family members were up early Thursday (July 21) harvesting radishes, onions and gathering fresh greens for an order with The Press Room, a downtown Bentonville restaurant and…
by - July 25, 2016 9:23 am
An effort is forming to oppose ballot initiatives that would legalize medial marijuana, saying it would lead to increased use of the drug and, eventually, full legalization. The Coalition for…
by - July 25, 2016 6:28 am
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news. –––––––––––––––– TREASURY DEPARTMENT INTRODUCES INTERACTIVE MONEY MARKET FUND MONITORING TOOL The U.S. Office…
by - July 24, 2016 9:42 pm
Glen Fenter, president of the Greater Memphis Alliance for a Competitive Workforce (GMACW), has a passion for workforce education in Memphis and the Arkansas Delta region. Likewise, he is passionate…
by - July 24, 2016 7:55 am
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of state and global manufacturing news. –––––––––––––– DENSO BREAKS GROUND ON REGIONAL WAREHOUSE Denso Manufacturing Tennessee,…
by - July 23, 2016 7:58 am
TV PREVIEW On this week’s TV edition of Talk Business & Politics, which airs Sundays at 9:30 a.m. on KATV Channel 7 in Central Arkansas and in Northeast Arkansas on…
by - July 22, 2016 4:58 pm
Arkansas is receiving a $5.6 million grant to combat the Zika virus from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The award is part of $60 million the CDC…
by - July 22, 2016 4:58 pm
Arkansas is receiving a $5.6 million grant to combat the Zika virus from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The award is part of $60 million the CDC…
by - July 22, 2016 4:09 pm
In today’s Talk Business & Politics Daily digital newscast, Rep. Bruce Westerman discusses his efforts to improve forest management, we wrap up the Cleveland GOP convention, and preview Sunday’s TV…
by - July 22, 2016 1:22 pm
As part of a “renewed” capital program, Southwestern Energy plans to reboot hiring and bring back employees laid off earlier this year – including a boost of activity in Arkansas’…
by - July 22, 2016 1:09 pm
Despite a financially challenging fiscal 2016, America’s Car-Mart executives Hank Henderson and Jeff Williams managed to boost their pay with salary bumps and cost-of-living increases. Henderson, the CEO, and Williams,…
by - July 22, 2016 11:16 am
Editor’s note: Story updated to include statement from John Brown University, a link to a letter from JBU President Dr. Chip Pollard, and comments from Wal-Mart Stores President and CEO…
by - July 22, 2016 9:59 am
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news. ––––––––––––––––– EPA RESEARCH SHOWS MODERATE, SEVERE CORROSION IN MOST UNDERGROUND DIESEL STORAGE…
by - July 22, 2016 9:23 am
Arkansas’ jobless rate remained unchanged in June from last month; however, the state’s civilian pool declined slightly as employers added fewer workers to payrolls before the back-to-school employment surge begins…
