by - October 22, 2015 5:50 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) on Thursday spoke to The City Wire/Talk Business and Politics about trade with Cuba, the future of the state’s tourism agency, and a recent published report…
by - October 22, 2015 5:12 pm
A 3% charge on premiums would be enough to sustain a state-based health insurance exchange, which would be cheaper than one run by the federal government, legislators were told Thursday…
by - October 22, 2015 4:48 pm
The sounds of hammering and sawing may not be music to some ears but in downtown Springdale, it spells re-emergence of business along Emma Avenue. Or at least that’s the…
by - October 22, 2015 4:07 pm
The Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce unveiled a new leadership program targeted toward high school students, with incoming Chamber Board Chairman Sam T. Sicard saying the program will help…
by - October 22, 2015 3:38 pm
The four largest cities in Northwest Arkansas posted combined sales tax revenue of $5.025 million in the October report, with growth slowing to 2.51% over the $4.902 million and 7.49%…
by - October 22, 2015 3:30 pm
Selling to Wal-Mart and other big box retailers can be a path to business success. But if you ask to play with the big box folks, you better be ready…
by - October 22, 2015 2:50 pm
The chance to save a trip to Little Rock could help a business owner save money and grow their business to boot, a deputy director of the Arkansas Economic Development…
by - October 22, 2015 2:09 pm
With crude oil prices languishing in the $40-$50 range for months now, losses in related revenue sources that underpin energy states’ budgets are on the rise, according to a new…
by - October 22, 2015 1:13 pm
It has been a nearly 15-year-long trip from start to finish to build a regional transfer station for the Jonesboro Economical Transportation System. The proverbial trip ends at 11 a.m….
by - October 22, 2015 9:44 am
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has reached inside his staff to name Kane Webb as the next executive director of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism.
by - October 22, 2015 9:01 am
Simmons First National Corp. reported Thursday (Oct. 22) that third quarter profits more than doubled on the strength of the Pine Bluff regional banking group’s cost-cutting initiatives and acquisition-fueled loan…
by - October 22, 2015 5:28 am
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by - October 21, 2015 8:20 pm
Among those wishing for rainfall, well, get ready. AccuWeather is reporting that Arkansas and several other south central U.S. states could see “catastrophic flooding” beginning as early as Friday and continuing into early next week.
by - October 21, 2015 6:27 pm
The iconic Masonic Temple in downtown Fort Smith is set to open in November 2016, with the building being renovated as a “multipurpose event facility” to provide space for concerts,…
by - October 21, 2015 6:16 pm
Higher education should ditch credit hours in favor of measuring learning, and the federal government should combine three agencies into a Department of Talent, an author said at the Clinton…
by - October 21, 2015 5:59 pm
The date of a special election in Jonesboro is quickly approaching, with supporters of the proposal making their case to a local civic club. Jonesboro Mayor Harold Perrin and attorney…
by - October 21, 2015 5:13 pm
Higher education should ditch credit hours in favor of measuring learning, and the federal government should combine three agencies into a Department of Talent, an author said at the Clinton…
by - October 21, 2015 5:02 pm
The iconic Masonic Temple in downtown Fort Smith is set to open in November 2016, with the building being renovated as a “multipurpose event facility” to provide space for concerts,…
by - October 21, 2015 4:10 pm
Wal-Mart executives believe improved execution at U.S. stores and technology innovations are the main ingredients needed to boost income and allow the retailer to maintain market strength in the midst…
by - October 21, 2015 3:28 pm
Arvest Bank promoted Robyn Breshears to sales manager in its Benton County market. She has been the regional private banking manager for Arvest Bank in Benton County and Springdale since…
