by - June 22, 2015 10:10 pm
TED Posts Its 2,000th Talk
This past week, TED leaders announced they posted the 2,000th talk on their website. Nine years ago, the organization began posting TED talks including the first by former Vice President…
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by - June 22, 2015 10:06 pm
Teens Study Entrepreneurship At Boot Camp Held In Fayetteville
Sixteen teenagers assembled in a small conference overlooking the Fayetteville Square on Monday (June 22) to begin a week long study of entrepreneurship and starting their own business. The teenagers…
by - June 22, 2015 9:59 pm
Wal-Mart Disputes Report Saying It Uses Tax Havens To Avoid Paying Taxes
Bentonville-based Wal-Mart Stores says a report generated by union groups regarding the retailer’s use of tax havens to shield U.S. taxes is “flawed.”
by - June 22, 2015 9:51 pm
Duke University Study Sees Huge Growth Potential in Southern Wood Pellet Market
A new study by researchers at Duke and North Carolina State universities shows that Arkansas’ fledgling biomass and wood pellet businesses could see huge growth over the next decade, thanks to European renewable energy goals.
by - June 22, 2015 6:53 pm
Bear State acquires Missouri bank in $70 million deal
Bear State Financial Inc. announced Monday that it has agreed to purchase a Missouri bank in an all-stock deal that will add $442 million in assets to the fast-growing Little…
by - June 22, 2015 6:35 pm
Teens study entrepreneurship at boot camp held in Fayetteville
Sixteen teenagers assembled in a small conference overlooking the Fayetteville Square on Monday (June 22) to begin a week long study of entrepreneurship and starting their own business. The teenagers…
by - June 22, 2015 6:13 pm
Talk Business & Politics Podcast 6.22.15
This week on Talk Business & Politics: New polling data highlights the job approval ratings of several Arkansas and national politicians. Have opinions changed regarding Gov. Asa Hutchinson, Sen. Tom…
by - June 22, 2015 5:31 pm
Bear State Acquires Missouri Bank With $422 Million In Assets
Bear State Financial Inc. announced Monday that it has agreed to purchase a Missouri bank in an all-stock deal that will add $442 million in assets to the fast-growing Little…
by - June 22, 2015 5:22 pm
Citing Memo, Gov. Hutchinson Orders PARCC Withdrawal
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has directed the Department of Education to withdraw Arkansas from the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) consortium, despite a vote June 11 by the State Board of Education to keep Arkansas in the consortium.
by - June 22, 2015 4:51 pm
Analysts say USDA chicken purchase should boost Tyson stock price
A bonus purchase of dark meat chicken recently announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture is expected to lift the share prices of Tyson Foods Inc., and its poultry competitor…
by - June 22, 2015 2:46 pm
Tulsa pipeline giant Williams Companies turns down $48 billion offer
Williams Companies, the Tulsa, Okla.-based natural gas pipeline and terminal operator with operations in Arkansas, turned down an unsolicited buyout offer valued at 64 cents per share or $48 billion,…
by - June 22, 2015 2:16 pm
Governor, Aerojet Rocketdyne Leaders Met In Paris To Finalize Deal
Following a meeting last week with Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson at the Paris Air Show, Aerojet Rocketdyne, a world leader in the development and manufacturing of aerospace and defense products,…
by - June 22, 2015 1:21 pm
Southwest Power Pool Appoints Matt Morais Associate General Counsel
Southwest Power Pool (SPP) named Matt Morais associate general counsel for markets and regulatory policy. In this role, Morais will be responsible for legal and regulatory policy issues involving Federal…
by - June 22, 2015 12:16 pm
Schotta retires from NWA Children’s Shelter, Russell to succeed.
Steve Schotta is stepping down as executive director of the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter and Greg Russell is stepping up from marketing director to fill the position effective July 1….
by - June 22, 2015 12:02 pm
Wal-Mart disputes report saying it use tax havens to avoid paying taxes
Bentonville-based Wal-Mart Stores says a report generated by union groups regarding the retailer’s use of tax havens to shield U.S. taxes is “flawed.” Wal-Mart spokesman Randy Hargrove called the report…
by - June 22, 2015 11:57 am
CASA of Northwest Arkansas to help older foster youth
CASA of Northwest Arkansas is launching "Life Long Links" to help older foster youth find families. The program was funded by a $63,495 grant from the Walmart Foundation. Teens targeted…
by - June 22, 2015 7:35 am
Tulsa Pipeline Giant Williams Companies Turns Down Unsolicited $48 Billion Offer
Williams Companies, the Tulsa, Okla.-based natural gas pipeline and terminal operator, turned down an unsolicited buyout offer valued at 64 cents per share or $48 billion, the company announced on…
by - June 22, 2015 7:28 am
BarCamp Little Rock Touts Tips For Budding Entrepreneurs
The 2015 edition of BarCamp Little Rock was held Saturday, June 20th on the campus of the University of Arkansas Little Rock. The popular “unconference” featured several speakers from the…
by - June 22, 2015 7:21 am
Students Hear And Learn From Entrepreneurs At UCA IT Careers Camp
The ninth annual UCA IT Careers Camp was held this past week. Students from all over the state in grades 9-12 were on the campus of the University of Central…
by - June 22, 2015 6:59 am
Money Talk: Deltic Timber Adds Former NFL Quarterback, Texas Money Manager To Board
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