by - January 20, 2016 5:59 pm
Potter joins Arvest Bank in Springdale
Matt Potter has joined Arvest Bank in Springdale as a treasury management advisor at the Emma Avenue location. Potter first joined Arvest Bank when he began work as a part-time…
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by - January 20, 2016 5:50 pm
Staples, Office Depot extend date of $6.3 billion merger, 16 Arkansas stores may be affected
After a year of seeking to join two of the nation’s largest office supply chains, Staples Inc. and Office Depot announced Wednesday (Jan. 20) they were extending the companies’ upcoming…
by - January 20, 2016 4:37 pm
Wal-Mart touts next phase of pay raise as largest in the private sector (Updated)
Editor’s note: Story updated to include statement from the activist group Making Change at Walmart. –––––––––––––––– Just five days after Wal-Mart Stores announced it was exiting the small store business,…
by - January 20, 2016 2:35 pm
Feds unveil $4 billion program to accelerate self-driving car technology
As part of President Obama’s plan to upgrade the nation’s transportation infrastructure first revealed in his recent State of the Union address, the U.S. Transportation Department has announced a 10-year,…
by - January 20, 2016 2:21 pm
Arkansas legislators move closer to health reform package
Legislators serving on the Health Reform Legislative Task Force plan a vote on recommendations March 7 and will review legislation March 29 for a special session dedicated to Medicaid. That…
by - January 20, 2016 12:31 pm
North Little Rock Chamber announces new president & CEO
The North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce hired John Owens as its new president & CEO. Owens will begin work in his new position on Feb. 22. He replaces Terry…
by - January 20, 2016 12:31 pm
North Little Rock Chamber announces new president & CEO
The North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce hired John Owens as its new president & CEO. Owens will begin work in his new position on Feb. 22. He replaces Terry…
by - January 20, 2016 12:22 pm
ASU College of Business gains membership in Sales Alliance
Arkansas State University’s College of Business recently attained membership in the University Sales Center Alliance (USCA). Dean of the College of Business Dr. Shane Hunt was notified in December of…
by - January 20, 2016 12:22 pm
ASU College of Business gains membership in Sales Alliance
Arkansas State University’s College of Business recently attained membership in the University Sales Center Alliance (USCA). Dean of the College of Business Dr. Shane Hunt was notified in December of…
by - January 20, 2016 11:57 am
After 11 years the Brandon Burlsworth movie ‘Greater’ is set for debut
Any fan of Razorback football and any student of college football would agree that if there were ever a player who personified the “can do” attitude, it would be Brandon…
by - January 20, 2016 11:43 am
The Supply Side: Entrepreneurs take family recipe to Walmart shelves
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 - January 20, 2016 7:10 am
Health Beat: U.S. organ transplants exceed 30,000 annually for first time
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up of health-related topics. U.S. ORGAN TRANSPLANTS EXCEED 30,000 ANNUALLY FOR FIRST TIME, ADVOCACY GROUP SAYS: Organ transplants performed in…
by - January 19, 2016 10:26 pm
Fort Smith Board OKs deal for Future School property, tables insurance service contract
The Future School of Fort Smith moved closer to a planned August 2016 opening during the Fort Smith Board of Directors meeting Tuesday night (Jan. 19) from the city’s Public…
by - January 19, 2016 9:09 pm
State Chamber promotes TechHire initiative to address workforce issues
Officials with the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce are promoting the federal TechHire initiative, a multi-sector approach to train workers with the information technology (IT) skills required for well-paying, middle-…
by - January 19, 2016 7:24 pm
Airport traffic dips below 1 million in Little Rock, XNA sets new record
Editor’s note: This story is a component of The Compass Report. The quarterly Compass Report is managed by Talk Business & Politics, and sponsored by Arvest Bank. Supporting sponsors of…
by - January 19, 2016 6:51 pm
PSC hears Entergy rate case testimony, leans toward $43 million cut in request
The state Public Service Commission on Tuesday (Jan. 19) heard hours of testimony offering near-unanimous support for a proposed deal to lower Entergy Arkansas Inc.’s pending rate request by some…
by - January 19, 2016 4:16 pm
UAFS panel notes need for diversity, ‘respectful dialogue’ on race relations
Editor’s note: Story info submitted by the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. ––––––––––––– Rep. George McGill, D-Fort Smith, leaned into the microphone and used an example from his past…
by - January 19, 2016 4:06 pm
Jonesboro building permit values down almost 4% in 2015
The value of building permits issued by Jonesboro in 2015 totaled $140.461 million, down 3.9% compared to 2014 values. Almost 700 building permits were issued by the city. For 2015,…
by - January 19, 2016 3:41 pm
Cobb-Vantress building $22 million feed mill in South Carolina
Siloam Springs-based Cobb-Vantress, Inc. – the poultry research and development firm and subsidiary of Tyson Foods, Inc. – says it will begin construction on a new $22 million feed mill…
by - January 19, 2016 3:41 pm
Cobb-Vantress building $22 million feed mill in South Carolina
Siloam Springs-based Cobb-Vantress, Inc. – the poultry research and development firm and subsidiary of Tyson Foods, Inc. – says it will begin construction on a new $22 million feed mill…