by - March 3, 2016 9:12 am
Eight startup companies from around the world have been chosen to participate in the HubX-LifeSciences health care business accelerator, a newly announced initiative launched by the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub….
by - March 3, 2016 12:18 am
It’s been an eventful decade since John Selig was appointed Department of Human Services director in 2005 by Gov. Mike Huckabee. He led DHS through a merger with the Department…
by - March 3, 2016 12:15 am
Editor’s note: Each Thursday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Startup Talk,” a round-up of startup, technology and entrepreneurial news. ––––––––––––––– DEFENSE DEPARTMENT STARTS ‘HACK THE PENTAGON’ PILOT PROGRAM TO TEST MILITARY CYBERSECURITY:…
by - March 2, 2016 7:36 pm
The Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority has crossed the $1 billion mark for projected capital investments on properties sold during its 15-year history with an estimated $82.753 million listed as the…
by - March 2, 2016 6:42 pm
A survey of voters by the Arkansas Hospital Association and the Arkansas Pharmacists Association found most Arkansans opposed to moving the state’s Medicaid population to a managed care system, both…
by - March 2, 2016 6:34 pm
Jonesboro Advertising and Planning Commission Chairman Thom Beasley said Wednesday it was a matter of not comparing apples to apples but comparing “apples to pears” when discussing two competing convention…
by - March 2, 2016 5:59 pm
Arvest Bank has chosen two people to join its board of directors for the Springdale market. Springdale pastor Eddie Cantu and Tyson Foods executive Russell Tooley have accepted seats on…
by - March 2, 2016 5:59 pm
Arvest Bank has chosen two people to join its board of directors for the Springdale market. Springdale pastor Eddie Cantu and Tyson Foods executive Russell Tooley have accepted seats on…
by - March 2, 2016 5:52 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 - March 2, 2016 5:16 pm
Billionaire Aubrey McClendon, the founder and former chairman and CEO of Chesapeake Energy Corp., died in a single-car on Wednesday in Oklahoma City, according to multiple media reports. The accident…
by - March 2, 2016 5:16 pm
Billionaire Aubrey McClendon, the founder and former chairman and CEO of Chesapeake Energy Corp., died in a single-car on Wednesday in Oklahoma City, according to multiple media reports. The accident…
by - March 2, 2016 4:46 pm
Arkansas’ real gross domestic product (GDP) output in the third quarter ranked 33rd among the 50 states as the state’s economy produced more than $123 billion in economic activity at…
by - March 2, 2016 3:22 pm
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and First Lady Susan Hutchinson will host “An Evening with Roseanne Cash” on Thursday (March 3) in an effort to raise funds for the Historic Dyess…
by - March 2, 2016 3:21 pm
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up of health-related topics. ––––––––––––––– MANY MILLENNIALS DELAYING HEALTHCARE TREATMENT DUE TO COSTS New consumer healthcare research released…
by - March 2, 2016 3:01 pm
Two large apartment complexes in Fayetteville and an increase in new home permits pushed new construction permit values to more than $129.08 million in January in Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers and…
by - March 2, 2016 11:54 am
Arkansas saw double-digit growth in revenue collections in February as fewer taxpayers received income tax refunds and the state’s predicted surplus from the recently revised fiscal 2016 forecast continued to…
by - March 2, 2016 10:04 am
After months of speculation and more months of construction, the new Whole Foods Market at 3425 N. College Avenue opened Wednesday (March 2) with a “Breaking Bread Ceremony” at 7:30…
by - March 1, 2016 10:42 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors formally welcomed York, Pa.-based Glatfelter to the region with a series of resolutions Tuesday night (March 1) at its regular meeting from the Fort…
by - March 1, 2016 6:42 pm
A federal jury in Fayetteville has found in favor of Tyson Foods Inc. in a discrimination lawsuit filed by former employee Tammy Hesterberg. Tyson Foods declined to comment on the…
by - March 1, 2016 6:42 pm
A federal jury in Fayetteville has found in favor of Tyson Foods Inc. in a discrimination lawsuit filed by former employee Tammy Hesterberg. Tyson Foods declined to comment on the…
