by - October 12, 2015 7:44 pm
The money invested as part of an economic development corporation will help the city of Jonesboro compete in a larger worldwide economic playing field, supporters of a proposed one-cent sales tax say.
by - October 12, 2015 6:16 pm
Stephen Selig, chief operating officer of Little Rock-based Maverick USA, will retire effective Dec. 31, with John Culp stepping into the COO role on Jan. 1 for the trucking company….
by - October 12, 2015 5:11 pm
Thanks to a multimillion dollar award announced Friday (Oct. 9) from the U.S. Department of Energy, the University of Arkansas will lead a new national center that will focus upgrading…
by - October 12, 2015 4:04 pm
Thanks to a multimillion dollar award announced Friday (Oct. 9) from the U.S. Department of Energy, the University of Arkansas will lead a new national center that will focus on upgrading and protecting the nation’s energy grid from cyber-attacks.
by - October 12, 2015 3:53 pm
August home sales in Arkansas’ four largest markets were off the pace of the previous three months, but sales for the first eight months of the year are up more…
by - October 12, 2015 3:06 pm
Total manufacturing technology orders for the South Central region of the U.S. declined nearly 73% in August compared to a year ago as production in the blue collar-friendly sector has fallen off significantly. Still, there are pockets of positivity.
by - October 12, 2015 2:58 pm
August home sales in Arkansas’ four largest markets were off the pace of the previous three months, but sales for the first eight months of the year are up more than 8%.
by - October 12, 2015 12:51 pm
Attendees coming to the Little Rock Zoo’s annual Halloween festival will get to see the park in a whole new light this year with the addition of glowing decorations in theme of Halloween.
by - October 12, 2015 11:00 am
There is potentially a $7 billion reason execs with Wal-Mart are leaning on their 10,000 suppliers with tighter price negotiations and payment terms tied to sale rates. Wal-Mart began in…
by - October 12, 2015 10:14 am
John Selig, the director of the state’s Department of Human Services, said Friday that his resignation from the post he has held for 10 years was voluntary. His announced resignation…
by - October 12, 2015 10:05 am
There is potentially a $7 billion reason execs with Wal-Mart are leaning on their 10,000 suppliers with tighter price negotiations and payment terms tied to sale rates. Wal-Mart began in…
by - October 12, 2015 9:11 am
Editor’s note: This commentary is from the office of Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) I love the outdoors. As the summer weather winds down and the fall leaves turn, there’s no…
by - October 12, 2015 9:07 am
Editor’s note: Following is a preview by Todd Jones of startup and technology related events in Arkansas. Techtober continues this week with several events across the state. Tuesday night (Oct….
by - October 12, 2015 7:38 am
BANK OF THE OZARKS TO KICK OFF 3Q EARNINGS PERIOD: Fast-growing Bank of the Ozarks of the Little Rock will kick off the third quarter earnings period Monday, Oct….
by - October 11, 2015 9:00 am
Gov. Asa Hutchinson reflected on his recent trade trip to Cuba, takeaways from a major health reform report released this week, and criteria for replacing departing human services director John Selig.
by - October 11, 2015 8:56 am
On this week’s edition of Talk Business & Politics with Roby Brock, there were two roundtable segments – one for business, one for politics. TB&P’s executive editor Michael Tilley and…
by - October 11, 2015 7:09 am
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of manufacturing news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here. LOCKHEED MARTIN…
by - October 10, 2015 9:19 am
Editor’s note: This guest commentary was authored by U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro. Einstein’s definition for insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results….
by - October 10, 2015 8:54 am
The decision by House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., on Thursday to drop out of the Speaker’s race capped a big week on Capitol Hill in which lawmakers also marked a key milestone in the state’s history as well.
by - October 10, 2015 8:17 am
TV PREVIEW: GOV. ASA HUTCHINSON On this week’s TV edition of Talk Business & Politics with Roby Brock, which now airs at our new time – Sunday at 9:30 a.m….
