by - March 24, 2016 11:48 am
A draft of the Arkansas Works Act of 2016, which would create the program that would replace the private option, is circulating among legislators and includes recommendations made earlier by…
by - March 24, 2016 10:49 am
Sales tax revenue among Northwest Arkansas’ four largest cities in March was a combined $4.333 million, down 2.11% compared to $4.426 million received in the same month last year. Rogers…
by - March 24, 2016 10:38 am
Tyronza Mayor Charles Glover said Wednesday (March 23) that a festival each year in his town brings visitors as well as the support of volunteers in making the festival a…
by - March 24, 2016 10:15 am
While at least three members of the Fort Smith Board of Directors were not aware of a discrimination action in the background of the city’s newly hired sanitation director, Fort…
by - March 24, 2016 6:14 am
Editor’s note: Each Thursday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Startup Talk,” a round-up of startup, technology and entrepreneurial news. ––––––––––––––– LONGTIME DIRECTOR RETIRING FROM SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE CENTER Janet Roderick, state director…
by - March 23, 2016 5:44 pm
Susan Chambers, a retired executive with Wal-Mart Stores, has been named to the Board at Van Buren-based USA Truck. The move is a result of the trucking company’s effort to…
by - March 23, 2016 4:43 pm
Dean Foods, the nation’s largest milk company, said Walmart’s entry into the milk business will mean the loss of approximately 100 million gallons of private label milk it has been…
by - March 23, 2016 4:43 pm
Dean Foods, the nation’s largest milk company, said Walmart’s entry into the milk business will mean the loss of approximately 100 million gallons of private label milk it has been…
by - March 23, 2016 4:42 pm
Former Arkansas Public Service Commission chair Colette Honorable, now a member of the powerful Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), said Wednesday that federal energy regulators are still holding meetings with…
by - March 23, 2016 4:37 pm
A company that makes conveyors for loading and unloading trucks will invest $12.5 million and add 110 jobs to its Jonesboro location, company and state officials announced Wednesday (March 23)….
by - March 23, 2016 4:25 pm
Tyson Foods’ transformation from a commodity manufacturer into a consumer food company continues and the meat giant says it is “making significant progress” with key global e-commerce players such as…
by - March 23, 2016 3:49 pm
Editor’s note: This is the second of two stories about rising employment in Arkansas’ education and health services sector. Link here for the first story. –––––––––––––––– As Arkansas lawmakers prepare…
by - March 23, 2016 12:10 pm
Entergy Arkansas said Oscar Washington has been promoted to vice president of customer service for the entire state. In his new role, Washington replaces Brady Aldy, who was promoted in…
by - March 23, 2016 12:10 pm
Entergy Arkansas said Oscar Washington has been promoted to vice president of customer service for the entire state. In his new role, Washington replaces Brady Aldy, who was promoted in…
by - March 23, 2016 11:50 am
The Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) says it is now booking events for the under-renovation Robinson Conference Center, which will reopen in November. For booking information, interested parties…
by - March 23, 2016 10:40 am
Stephanie McCratic founded Acorn: An Influence Company in 2014. The Bentonville-based venture currently employs 12 people and works with more than 700 contractors through social media. The company works as…
by - March 23, 2016 10:17 am
The Bekaert plant in Rogers, which has made steel cords for the tire industry since 1989, will soon see a $32 million expansion which will add 50% capacity and 100…
by - March 23, 2016 9:51 am
The Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub held an open house on Thursday, March 3, 2016, in North Little Rock, but it has been “gaining steam” for more than a year. The…
by - March 23, 2016 8:55 am
On Friday, March 4, over 120 people attended the first annual TEDxUniversityofCentralArkansas on the campus of UCA at the historic Ida Waldran Auditorium. Among the presenters, participants were surprised with…
by - March 23, 2016 6:34 am
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up of health-related topics. ––––––––––––––– MEDICARE SPENT $473 BILLION LESS FROM 2009-2014 COMPARED TO PREVIOUS YEARS The Department…
