by - August 18, 2016 5:02 pm
U.S. Marshals Museum boosts collection more than 25%
On the heels of welcoming new CEO and President Patrick Weeks, the U.S. Marshals Museum has increased its collection by more than 25% with a recent loan from the U.S….
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by - August 18, 2016 4:23 pm
America’s Car-Mart fiscal first quarter income rises 54%
Bentonville-based America’s Car-Mart is off to a good start in its fiscal 2017 with first quarter net income of $7.109 million, or 87 cents per share, up 54% over net…
by - August 18, 2016 4:23 pm
Talk Business & Politics Daily: The Little Rock Port, Rep. George B. McGill edition
Editor’s note: You can watch the full video of today’s Talk Business & Politics Daily at the end of this report, or download an audio version through the iTunes store…
by - August 18, 2016 3:58 pm
University of Arkansas raises $131.6 million, exceeds fiscal year goal
The University of Arkansas finished the 2016 fiscal year with $131.6 million in private gift support, making it the third-best year in the university’s fundraising history and the sixth year…
by - August 18, 2016 3:44 pm
Arkansas health centers receive $1.1 million in DHHS grants
Twelve Arkansas health centers are receiving a total of $1,233,356 in grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration program. The Quality Improvement…
by - August 18, 2016 3:44 pm
Arkansas health centers receive $1.1 million in DHHS grants
Twelve Arkansas health centers are receiving a total of $1,233,356 in grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration program. The Quality Improvement…
by - August 18, 2016 3:38 pm
Wall Street optimistic on Wal-Mart and consumer spending in back half of 2016
Wall Street was closely eyeing the results of retail giant Wal-Mart Stores and its second quarter earnings report Thursday (Aug. 18) on the heels of disappointing results from Target the…
by - August 18, 2016 3:09 pm
Northwest Arkansas Council CEO stepping down to work for Steuart and Tom Walton
Northwest Arkansas Council President and CEO Mike Malone is ending his 10-year tenure with the influential organization, but will remain active in regional development in his new role working for…
by - August 18, 2016 1:46 pm
Mainstream Technologies expands to Conway, adds 15 IT jobs with more planned
Mainstream Technologies will open a second location in downtown Conway, the 20-year old IT services firm announced on Thursday. The Conway facility will begin operations in September with 15 new…
by - August 18, 2016 1:26 pm
Jonesboro seeks to build aquatic center, will tour water parks in other cities for facility ideas, financing options
Jonesboro city officials hope to formulate a plan in the coming months to build an aquatic center, Mayor Harold Perrin told Talk Business & Politics. It’s been discussed for years,…
by - August 18, 2016 1:02 pm
Diamond Pipeline’s PSC hearing lasts less than 15 minutes, ruling on project’s Arkansas river crossings expected within weeks
An evidentiary hearing at the Arkansas Public Service Commission on how the $900 million Diamond Pipeline will cross five major in-state water sources lasted less than 15 minutes on Thursday…
by - August 18, 2016 5:59 am
Income up 8.6% for Wal-Mart, company raises full-year guidance on the ‘positive momentum’
Fiscal second quarter net income for Wal-Mart Stores rose more than 8%, with adjusted per share earnings of $1.07 topping the consensus estimate of $1.02. Quarterly revenue of $120.854 billion…
by - August 18, 2016 12:39 am
Startup Talk: Little Rock offers sixth lowest startup costs in the U.S.
Editor’s note: Each Thursday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Startup Talk,” a round-up of startup, technology and entrepreneurial news. ––––––––––––––– LITTLE ROCK OFFERS SIXTH LOWEST STARTUP COSTS IN THE U.S. In its…
by - August 17, 2016 6:54 pm
Southwestern Energy reveals ‘Strong Bridge Forward’ in new guidance, should boost activity in Arkansas
A recent presentation by Southwestern Energy Inc. reaffirms new hope for Arkansas’ Fayetteville Shale Play as the independent oil and gas company has substantially revised its 2016 guidance for production,…
by - August 17, 2016 5:49 pm
Bella Vista officials hope trails spur economic development in the city, seek to add more amenities
Nestled in the Ozark foothills Bella Vista is a young city – just 9.5 years old – and still struggling to grow its commercial sector amid a challenging topography and…
by - August 17, 2016 5:13 pm
Trucking industry hopeful and nervous about new federal efficiency, carbon emission rules
Trucking officials in Arkansas and the U.S. are hoping the final round of greenhouse gas and fuel efficiency standards by the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Transportation will achieve…
by - August 17, 2016 4:48 pm
The Supply Side: Wal-Mart’s Open Call invitation for online suppliers isn’t without challenges
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 - August 17, 2016 4:01 pm
Census Bureau: IT workers earn almost twice as much as other jobs, ranks jump tenfold since 1970
The number of information technology (IT) workers now stands at 4.6 million, compared with just 450,000 in 1970 according to a new report from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community…
by - August 17, 2016 3:35 pm
City of Clarksville, Diamond Pipeline sign $6.6 million pact to build water intake facility
Diamond Pipeline has agreed to deposit $6.6 million in an escrow account to help the Clarksville Light and Water Company improve its water treatment system in Johnson County as part…
by - August 17, 2016 3:11 pm
American Railcar Industries expands its Paragould operations, will add up to 60 jobs
American Railcar Industries will add up to 60 jobs at a new manufacturing facility in Paragould. Corbitt Manufacturing, a component manufacturing operation with ARI, will begin production at the new…