by - March 1, 2016 9:07 am
At least two new Northwest Arkansas farmers markets will open this spring and many existing markets are gearing up for their spring openings. Mill Street Market in Springdale and Downtown…
by - March 1, 2016 8:30 am
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 - February 29, 2016 6:08 pm
Mercy Hospital in Rogers has been recognized by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Tulsa as a StormReady Supporter. National Weather Service officials along with members from Benton County Emergency…
by - February 29, 2016 6:08 pm
Mercy Hospital in Rogers has been recognized by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Tulsa as a StormReady Supporter. National Weather Service officials along with members from Benton County Emergency…
by - February 29, 2016 4:58 pm
First National Bank of Fort Smith recently promoted Josiah Cotner, Stacy Hardgrave, K. DiAnn Hulsey and Brad Walker. Cotner was promoted to appraisal review officer, and was previously a loan…
by - February 29, 2016 4:58 pm
First National Bank of Fort Smith recently promoted Josiah Cotner, Stacy Hardgrave, K. DiAnn Hulsey and Brad Walker. Cotner was promoted to appraisal review officer, and was previously a loan…
by - February 29, 2016 4:45 pm
Diane Steiling has been selected as the new controller for NEA Baptist Clinic, officials with the medical group said Monday. As controller, Steiling is responsible for the oversight and management…
by - February 29, 2016 4:45 pm
Diane Steiling has been selected as the new controller for NEA Baptist Clinic, officials with the medical group said Monday. As controller, Steiling is responsible for the oversight and management…
by - February 29, 2016 4:37 pm
Developer Josh Brown said Monday that a project to build a convention center at Arkansas State University is an “all-star project,” drawing support from a wide variety of businesses. Brown,…
by - February 29, 2016 4:25 pm
Walmart U.S. recently opened its first employee training academy in Carrollton, Texas, with the next two academies to open in Fayetteville and Fort Smith by mid-March. The Bentonville-based retailer plans…
by - February 29, 2016 3:42 pm
Shares in Southwestern Energy declined more than 9% in trading Monday following the company’s disappointing fourth quarter and yearly earnings results last week and a decision by the company’s new…
by - February 29, 2016 3:22 pm
Information on social media sites may prove beneficial for emergency managers in determining the greatest needs in a community that has suffered a major disaster or emergency. At least that’s…
by - February 29, 2016 10:23 am
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news. –––––––––––––––– FDIC BANKS SEE DOUBLE-DIGIT GROWTH IN FOURTH QUARTER Declines in expenses for litigation…
by - February 28, 2016 9:58 am
Arkansas’ average jobless rate in 2015 was 5.2%, below the 6.1% in 2014 and well below the 7.4% average in 2013. It is the first time the annual average dropped…
by - February 26, 2016 7:34 pm
Developer Tim O’Reilly said Friday (Feb. 26) that the work on a $35 million convention center on the Arkansas State University campus could begin as soon as Monday. He made…
by - February 26, 2016 4:57 pm
TV PREVIEW On this week’s TV edition of Talk Business & Politics, which airs Sundays at 9:30 a.m. on KATV Channel 7 in Central Arkansas and now in Northeast Arkansas…
by - February 25, 2016 8:53 pm
Osceola Mayor Dickie Kennemore said Thursday (Feb. 25) that another steel company will locate south of Osceola and bring 50 jobs to the area. Arkansas Steel Processing is building its…
by - February 25, 2016 8:03 pm
Editor’s note: The Arkansas Tourism Ticker is sponsored by the Arkansas Hospitality Association. –––––––––––– Tourism and business travel in Arkansas during 2015 created new highs in the collection of the…
by - February 25, 2016 7:07 pm
Wal-Mart Stores is cutting jobs in its technology division known as Walmart ISD (Information Systems Division) located in Bentonville. The company did not provide a number, except to say the…
by - February 25, 2016 4:15 pm
A Wisconsin company will work with Arkansas State University on a project to improve lighting, waste and energy management among other things throughout the university’s system, officials with the company…
