by - February 2, 2016 4:00 pm
CenterPoint Energy Inc. officials revealed Monday (Feb. 1) that the Houston-based energy company is exploring the use of the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) business model for all or part…
by - February 2, 2016 3:48 pm
A one-year contract with a regional economic development group received final approval Tuesday from Jonesboro council members while the path to electing a new council member later this year was…
by - February 2, 2016 3:46 pm
A pair of Jonesboro residents recently became the newest members of a state economic development group with several items on the agenda, one of the members said Monday. Gov. Asa…
by - February 2, 2016 3:14 pm
Arvest Bank reported a spike in Small Business Administration (SBA) loan activity for the second consecutive year in 2015, with a 23% increase in loan approvals and a 45% rise…
by - February 2, 2016 3:14 pm
Arvest Bank reported a spike in Small Business Administration (SBA) loan activity for the second consecutive year in 2015, with a 23% increase in loan approvals and a 45% rise…
by - February 2, 2016 2:44 pm
The state Department of Finance and Administration said Tuesday (Feb. 2) that net available revenues are expected to reach $5.33 billion in fiscal year 2017, an increase of $106.8 million…
by - February 2, 2016 2:07 pm
Editor’s note: Story and headline updated to reflect that the vote is to direct the 2-cent hotel tax is already in place to pay for the mentioned facility improvements. ––––––––––––––––––…
by - February 2, 2016 11:23 am
Arkansas tax collections in January for both gross and net available revenue came in well above year-ago levels as results exceeded forecast in all major categories, and were further boosted…
by - February 2, 2016 10:37 am
CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs and HealthSouth Corporation are planning a 40-bed hospital in Hot Springs in the third quarter of this year, a joint press release said. The two…
by - February 2, 2016 10:12 am
Editor’s note: Each Tuesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Campus Talk,” a recap and roundup of education news. UALR SELECTED FOR NATIONAL INITIATIVE TO HELP FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS: The University of Arkansas at…
by - February 2, 2016 10:09 am
Melissa Masingill has been hired as chief business development officer by Little Rock-based Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care. In that position, she will develop the foundation’s strategic alliances and work…
by - February 2, 2016 8:13 am
The once troubled USA Truck has pulled together two consecutive years of growth, with full year 2015 net income reaching $11.069 million, up 76.1% compared to 2014 net income. Fourth…
by - February 2, 2016 6:34 am
The Walmart Foundation has given Oregon State University $810,000 to research “environmentally conscious” methods of dying fabric. The company sees higher education as the key to innovation. The U.S. Conference…
by - February 2, 2016 6:34 am
The Walmart Foundation has given Oregon State University $810,000 to research “environmentally conscious” methods of dying fabric. The company sees higher education as the key to innovation. The U.S. Conference…
by - February 1, 2016 8:17 pm
John Newman has been chosen as the new executive director for Fayetteville-based Life Styles Inc., a position he held in the interim for the past 90 days. “We are extremely…
by - February 1, 2016 8:17 pm
John Newman has been chosen as the new executive director for Fayetteville-based Life Styles Inc., a position he held in the interim for the past 90 days. “We are extremely…
by - February 1, 2016 8:12 pm
Tyson Foods and the Tyson family are partnering on a $200,000 donation to the Watershed Human and Community Development Agency for renovations to its kitchen in Little Rock. The announcement…
by - February 1, 2016 8:12 pm
Tyson Foods and the Tyson family are partnering on a $200,000 donation to the Watershed Human and Community Development Agency for renovations to its kitchen in Little Rock. The announcement…
by - February 1, 2016 6:56 pm
U.S. consumers held on to their extra money in December, reining in spending on everything from manicures to gourmet coffee as oil prices fell and signs of a global economic…
by - February 1, 2016 3:28 pm
The top seven executives at Wal-Mart Stores Inc. together have more than 110 million reasons to manage the retailer’s business in a manner that meets with Wall Street approval. For…
