by - January 19, 2016 1:05 pm
DHL to expand courier service in Memphis, tri-state area
UPS and FedEx rival DHL said Jan. 18 it is expanding its presence in the Memphis area with a new service center that will serve the tri-state area of Arkansas,…
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by - January 19, 2016 7:22 am
Campus Talk: New baseball park in works for UALR
Editor’s note: Each Tuesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Campus Talk,” a recap and roundup of education news. NEW BASEBALL PARK IN WORKS FOR UALR: UALR plans to build a new baseball…
by - January 19, 2016 7:21 am
Bourbon & Boots announces wholesale division
Online retailer Bourbon & Boots has launched a wholesale division to distribute its Southern-branded merchandise to specialty retailers across the country, the company said in a news release. The wholesale…
by - January 19, 2016 7:21 am
Bourbon & Boots announces wholesale division
Online retailer Bourbon & Boots has launched a wholesale division to distribute its Southern-branded merchandise to specialty retailers across the country, the company said in a news release. The wholesale…
by - January 19, 2016 12:23 am
Blue Cross will compete if state adopts managed care model
When members of the Health Reform Legislative Task Force meet Jan. 20-21, one of the issues they’ll be considering is whether certain state Medicaid programs should be administered using a…
by - January 18, 2016 2:00 pm
BHP plans whopping $7.2 billion writedown of U.S. assets, including Arkansas cuts
In what may turn out to be a preview for the oil and gas sector in the first quarter, BHP Billiton said it expects to recognize a pre-tax impairment charge…
by - January 18, 2016 1:27 pm
Despite president’s call, many cures needed for many cancers
In his State of the Union address, President Obama called for an effort to “cure cancer” led by Vice President Joe Biden. The idea seems like one everyone could accept. Who’s…
by - January 18, 2016 1:11 pm
Former Tyson Foods president Buddy Wray has died (Updated)
Editor’s note: Story updated with comments from officials with Tyson Foods and from U.S. Rep. Steve Womack. –––––––––––– Donald “Buddy” Wray, one of the legendary execs who helped Don Tyson…
by - January 18, 2016 11:57 am
Carty appointed to The Kays Foundation
The Kays Foundation announced Friday (Jan. 15) the appointment of Terry Carty of Jonesboro as executive vice president/treasurer. Carty succeeds the late Wayne Blake, who served in the same position…
by - January 18, 2016 11:57 am
Carty appointed to The Kays Foundation
The Kays Foundation announced Friday (Jan. 15) the appointment of Terry Carty of Jonesboro as executive vice president/treasurer. Carty succeeds the late Wayne Blake, who served in the same position…
by - January 18, 2016 9:40 am
Arkansas PR Society installs 2016 officers
The Arkansas chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) installed its 2016 officers on Jan. 15 at its monthly meeting at the Little Rock Club. The new officers…
by - January 18, 2016 9:40 am
Arkansas PR Society installs 2016 officers
The Arkansas chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) installed its 2016 officers on Jan. 15 at its monthly meeting at the Little Rock Club. The new officers…
by - January 18, 2016 7:18 am
Money Talk: Arkansas better than average in money management ranking
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news. ARKANSAS BETTER THAN AVERAGE IN MONEY MANAGEMENT RANKING: Arkansas is ranked 16th best at…
by - January 18, 2016 7:12 am
ASU opens Dawson Capital Markets Lab
It may be a long way from the first floor of the Delta Center for Economic Development in Jonesboro to the corner of Wall and Broad Streets in New York…
by - January 17, 2016 9:38 am
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Conner Eldridge: One senator can ‘get something done’
The 2016 Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, Conner Eldridge, says he’ll bring a fresh approach to old problems in an effort to balance the budget and combat illegal immigration….
by - January 17, 2016 9:34 am
Made In America: AEDC to host workshop with former Toyota exec
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of state and global manufacturing news. AEDC TO HOST WORKSHOP WITH FORMER TOYOTA EXEC WHO HELPED TRANSFORM U.S. AUTO…
by - January 16, 2016 8:37 am
Warren Carter named EVP for Arkansas Farm Bureau
Warren Carter, a 28-year employee of the Arkansas Farm Bureau, has been named as the organization’s executive vice president, replacing Rodney Baker, who recently retired. The organization’s board of directors…
by - January 16, 2016 8:37 am
Warren Carter named EVP for Arkansas Farm Bureau
Warren Carter, a 28-year employee of the Arkansas Farm Bureau, has been named as the organization’s executive vice president, replacing Rodney Baker, who recently retired. The organization’s board of directors…
by - January 16, 2016 8:33 am
Gov. Hutchinson announces appointments to Rural Development, Board of Health, others
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced the following appointments: Claude Graves, Bono, to the Arkansas Rural Development Commission. Appointment expires December 31, 2020. Replaces Max Tackett. Lynn Hawkins, Lexa, to the Arkansas…
by - January 16, 2016 8:33 am
Gov. Hutchinson announces appointments to Rural Development, Board of Health, others
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced the following appointments: Claude Graves, Bono, to the Arkansas Rural Development Commission. Appointment expires December 31, 2020. Replaces Max Tackett. Lynn Hawkins, Lexa, to the Arkansas…