by - October 29, 2016 9:29 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 - October 28, 2016 1:28 pm
The 2016 Plex State of Manufacturing Technology Study has found that the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) is driving manufacturing innovation, collaboration, and productivity. The annual report, which this year…
by - October 28, 2016 1:20 pm
A Fayetteville medical technology startup was recently awarded $225,000 from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases of the National Institutes of Health to support development of…
by - October 28, 2016 11:13 am
Dr. Clint Turner has started at FirstCare Family Doctors — Springdale, a MANA clinic. Turner’s background is in sports medicine, and he has experience working in emergency departments and in…
by - October 28, 2016 10:40 am
Real gross domestic product grew at a brisk 2.9% in the third quarter as consumer spending picked up steam in the second half of 2016 just ahead of the Nov….
by - October 28, 2016 8:33 am
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news. ––––––––––––––––– EIA: WIND GENERATION SHARE EXCEEDS 10% IN 11 STATES In 2015,…
by - October 27, 2016 10:10 pm
Parrot Island Waterpark reported a second consecutive cash-positive year at a special study session of the Fort Smith Board of Directors and Sebastian County Quorum Court Thursday night (Oct. 27)….
by - October 27, 2016 8:38 pm
Russian President Vladimir Putin has benefited from the security features drone technology offers. Michael Quiroga, founder and CEO of Intelligent Drone Systems, based in Miami, Fla., explained how Sensofusion of…
by - October 27, 2016 6:42 pm
The Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce on Thursday (Oct. 27) endorsed Mayor Lioneld Jordan for re-election. The chamber also announced endorsements for City Council seats, favoring two aldermen for re-election, choosing…
by - October 27, 2016 6:32 pm
The United States Marshals Museum executive board has set Sept. 24, 2019 as its official opening day to coincide with the 230th anniversary of the U.S. Marshals Service. “The Fort…
by - October 27, 2016 4:27 pm
Editor’s note: Each Thursday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Startup Talk,” a round-up of startup, technology and entrepreneurial news. ––––––––––––––– JPMORGAN COMMITS $75 MILLION TO INCREASE ACCESS TO CAPITAL FOR…
by - October 27, 2016 3:44 pm
James Reed has been named chief financial officer for Van Buren-based USA Truck, replacing Michael Borrows who resigned suddenly in May with no explanation given by the company. Reed will…
by - October 27, 2016 2:44 pm
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released its annual list of the 10 most-cited safety and health violations. The numbers are current through Sept. 30, 2016, and are…
by - October 27, 2016 2:32 pm
BlueInGreen of Fayetteville has named Eric Stasen as industrial sales manager, tasked with developing the company’s market channel, maintaining customer relationships and expanding its reach in water systems nationwide. “It’s exciting…
by - October 27, 2016 12:42 pm
Editor’s note: The Supply Side section of Talk Business & Politics focuses on the companies, organizations, issues and individuals engaged in providing products and services to retailers. The Supply Side…
by - October 27, 2016 11:48 am
Sarah Hunt learned how to drive on Mississippi County Road 940. The gravel expanse passes a dilapidated house, a relic from the Depression era. Locals in the town of Dyess…
by - October 27, 2016 10:49 am
Editor’s note: Story updated to include reaction from Arkansans for Compassionate Care, Gov. Asa Hutchinson, and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Conner Eldridge. –––––––––––––––––––––––– The Arkansas Supreme Court in a 5-2…
by - October 27, 2016 10:13 am
The diesel technician shortage has reached “critical mass,” and it won’t be resolved anytime soon, industry experts say. Nationwide, the U.S. Department of Labor estimates 76,900 job openings for diesel…
by - October 27, 2016 9:42 am
When Sean Cannon graduated from Harding University in May, he knew two things: he wanted to be a software engineer, and he wanted to live in Northwest Arkansas. It seemed…
by - October 27, 2016 9:31 am
Retail giant Wal-Mart Stores announced changes to its money transfer service “Walmart-2-Walmart” increasing the transfer limit and lowering service fees while also allowing international transfers to Mexico. Walmart has been…
