by - November 18, 2015 8:24 pm
ConAgra Foods announced plans to divide the company into two independent public companies, with one being its consumer portfolio of brands, and the other its foodservice portfolio of frozen potato…
by - November 18, 2015 8:09 pm
Arkansas hospitals are doing better than some of their counterparts in other states that did not expand their Medicaid populations, a new study by the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement…
by - November 18, 2015 7:54 pm
A former congressional candidate said Wednesday he will open a law firm in both Little Rock and Jonesboro. Chad Causey, formerly a principal and general counsel with Noble Strategies, has…
by - November 18, 2015 7:54 pm
A former congressional candidate said Wednesday he will open a law firm in both Little Rock and Jonesboro. Chad Causey, formerly a principal and general counsel with Noble Strategies, has…
by - November 18, 2015 6:21 pm
Editor’s note: The Arkansas Tourism Ticker is sponsored by the Arkansas Hospitality Association. The pace has not slackened for Arkansas’ travel and tourism industry. The state’s second largest economic sector…
by - November 18, 2015 3:04 pm
Brick and mortar retailers vying to grow online sales may face more challenges related to returns this holiday season, according to an analysis from Deloitte that says return rates for…
by - November 18, 2015 3:00 pm
It’s been a decade-long journey of sustainability for Wal-Mart Stores Inc., and while the retailer has met several of its milestone goals set five and 10 years ago, executives continue…
by - November 18, 2015 2:16 pm
Brittany Hodak is a co-founder of ZinePak, a company receiving much attention this year, especially after Hodak and business partner Kim Kaupe appeared on Shark Tank and won a $725,000…
by - November 18, 2015 9:08 am
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up of health-related topics. HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS OPTIMISTIC BUT LOSING CONFIDENCE IN ACA: While over three-quarters of healthcare…
by - November 18, 2015 5:49 am
A controversial property maintenance code was on the agenda Tuesday night for Jonesboro council members to discuss, with a key amendment getting council approval. The issue may also go before…
by - November 17, 2015 8:04 pm
Business and education leaders need to work together to ensure Northwest Arkansas and the state at large has a trained workforce, according to multiple discussions throughout the Northwest Arkansas Workforce…
by - November 17, 2015 7:36 pm
Editor’s note: Story and photos by Nancy Peevy, a freelance contributor to Talk Business & Politics Business and community leaders can donate time and money to provide a voice for…
by - November 17, 2015 6:51 pm
The Little Rock Advertising and Promotions Commission voted Tuesday (Nov. 17) to increase the hotel tax in Little Rock by two cents to raise $37.5 million dollars to fund a…
by - November 17, 2015 6:29 pm
In addition to a $3 million interest free loan from First National Bank of Fort Smith, business leaders in Fort Smith seeking to improve the city’s trail system have raised…
by - November 17, 2015 4:47 pm
Editor’s note: The story is updated with more comments about the Syrian refugee issue, and with info on Gov. Hutchinson’s economic development trip to Japan and China. The governor is…
by - November 17, 2015 4:15 pm
After the first of the year, the Clinton National Airport will begin requesting qualifications from developers for a potential hotel on airport property as well as a gas station and…
by - November 17, 2015 3:31 pm
Arvest Bank in the Fort Smith-River Valley area has announced several new hires and a promotion. Kaylee Rainwater is a newly hired commercial lender in Fort Smith. She will oversee…
by - November 17, 2015 3:31 pm
Arvest Bank in the Fort Smith-River Valley area has announced several new hires and a promotion. Kaylee Rainwater is a newly hired commercial lender in Fort Smith. She will oversee…
by - November 17, 2015 3:20 pm
Rhett Bedwell has joined Arvest Asset Management as a client advisor in Bella Vista. He works at the Sugar Creek Center location on U.S. 71 in Bella Vista. Bedwell has six…
by - November 17, 2015 3:20 pm
Rhett Bedwell has joined Arvest Asset Management as a client advisor in Bella Vista. He works at the Sugar Creek Center location on U.S. 71 in Bella Vista. Bedwell has six…
