by - June 22, 2016 8:38 am
Springdale-based George’s Inc. named Devin Cole as Chief Strategy and Commercial Officer, overseeing the development and implementation of George’s corporate growth strategy. George’s is one of the nation’s largest privately…
by - June 22, 2016 8:29 am
The Arkansas Department of Health has sold its in-home health care operations to Louisville, Kentucky-based Kindred Healthcare for $39 million after a competitive bidding process, the company announced Monday. Kindred…
by - June 22, 2016 5:25 am
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up health-related topics. ––––––––––––––– FEWER AMERICANS STRUGGLING TO PAY FOR HEALTHCARE, GALLUP SURVEY SAYS Fewer Americans reported not…
by - June 21, 2016 9:39 pm
You may want to put the 20th annual Mount Magazine International Butterfly Festival high on your list of things to do this weekend. It’s scheduled for Friday and Saturday, with…
by - June 21, 2016 8:56 pm
Microsoft announced a deal last week to acquire LinkedIn for $26.2 billion. That’s a lot of money. What in the world will Microsoft do with a social media platform that caters…
by - June 21, 2016 8:14 pm
The near-term outlook for most of the Arkansas economy improved slightly according to a May survey of business contacts. Still, the vast majority (69%) expect that conditions in 2016 will…
by - June 21, 2016 8:14 pm
Interested downtown food truck vendors hoping for help on utilities from the city of Fort Smith will have to wait indefinitely after Tuesday night’s (June 21) meeting of the city’s…
by - June 21, 2016 2:55 pm
Rogers-based 3PRG Real Estate has purchased three acres in west Springdale at the corner of Founders Park Drive and Sunset Boulevard for an undisclosed sum. CBRE of Fayetteville helped to…
by - June 21, 2016 2:55 pm
Rogers-based 3PRG Real Estate has purchased three acres in west Springdale at the corner of Founders Park Drive and Sunset Boulevard for an undisclosed sum. CBRE of Fayetteville helped to…
by - June 21, 2016 2:51 pm
State Treasurer Dennis Milligan’s office has earned $42.21 million during the first 11 months of the year, double the $22.31 million earned in 2015. This year’s amount is the most…
by - June 21, 2016 2:46 pm
It’s been a long-time coming, but the Federal Aviation Administration released the basic guidelines that will regulate the commercial use of drones on Tuesday (June 21). Drone flights could begin…
by - June 21, 2016 7:43 am
The Commerce Department’s National Technical Information Service on Monday published a Federal Register notice (FRN) announcing a new joint venture partnership focused on improving access, analysis, and use of federal…
by - June 21, 2016 7:36 am
Danish wind turbine maker LM Wind Power and offshore wind farm operator Adwen announced Tuesday (June 21) that they’ve partnered to design the longest wind blade in the world, an…
by - June 20, 2016 8:15 pm
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news. –––––––––––––––– ST. LOUIS FED CHANGES VIEW ON ECONOMY, BULLARD SAYS ONLY ONE…
by - June 20, 2016 4:15 pm
Walmart.com is looking for some help to grow its e-commerce, retail footprint and scale in China. The retailer announced Monday (June 20) plans to partner with JD.com, a major online…
by - June 20, 2016 3:58 pm
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will hold a special meeting June 24 to consider adopting regulations to combat a fatal disease that affected 23% of deer initially sampled. Chronic…
by - June 20, 2016 3:53 pm
The average Arkansan would have to increase his annual income by more than $710,000 to be included among the state’s so-called “one percenters,” according to a new report by the…
by - June 20, 2016 9:58 am
Editor’s note: The Arkansas Transportation report is managed by Talk Business & Politics and sponsored by the Arkansas Trucking Association and the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce. Other transportation industry…
by - June 20, 2016 9:33 am
The deadline to nominate candidates for the 2017 class of the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame is July 15. The Hall of Fame honors business leaders either born in state…
by - June 20, 2016 9:33 am
The deadline to nominate candidates for the 2017 class of the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame is July 15. The Hall of Fame honors business leaders either born in state…
