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ASBTDC To Host Two Business Events In Jonesboro

A person wanting to learn how to start a new business as well as looking for ways to finance their new ventures will get an opportunity to learn more this…

Tourists Bring Millions Into Central Arkansas Economy, More Expected This Week

Alexis Rogers with our content partner, KATV Ch. 7 News, reports: Thousands of tourists made their way to Little Rock within the last month for various competitions and conferences. Their…

Money Talk: New Greek Bailout Negotiated

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Venture Center Hosts Two Events This Week

The Venture Center in downtown Little Rock is hosting two events this week of interest to the startup, tech and entrepreneur community. Tuesday night, July 14th, the Venture Center will…

Talk Business & Politics Podcast 7.12.15

This week on Talk Business & Politics: Running for re-election in 2016, Sen. John Boozman joins us from Washington, D.C. for his take on Iran, Cuba and Donald Trump. Plus,…

Sen. Cotton: ‘Congressional Rebellion’ Could Happen Over Iran

Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, said there could be a “rebellion” in Congress if the Obama administration puts together a deal that would allow Iran to have nuclear weapons capabilities. Cotton,…

Sen. Boozman Will Vote For U.S. Embassy In Cuba

Senator John Boozman, R-Arkansas, said he will vote to approve a U.S. embassy in Cuba if it comes for a floor vote as expected. Boozman, who conducted an interview with…

Made In America: Lockheed Martin In Talks To Buy United Technologies

Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a wrap-up of manufacturing news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here. LOCKHEED…

Congressional Recap: Forests And Foreign Policy Part Of Week’s Debate

Wranglings over Iran and Cuba were at the forefront of the debate this week among the state’s Congressional delegation. Meanwhile, Sen. Tom Cotton introduced a bill dealing with illegal immigration in the aftermath of a brutal murder in San Francisco earlier this month.

Weekend Digest: The Revolutionary Socks Edition

Armed with $86 million in new funding, find out how one young company has transformed the sock world – yes, the world of socks. These stories, a preview of this week’s TV show, and much more in our Weekend Digest.

Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club expected to make significant corporate job cuts

Retail giant Wal-Mart Stores and its Sam’s Club division are in the process of cutting up to 1,000 corporate headquarter jobs by Nov. 1, according to several sources familiar with…

Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club Expected To Make Significant Corporate Job Cuts

Retail giant Wal-Mart Stores and its Sam’s Club division are in the process of cutting up to 1,000 corporate headquarter jobs by Nov. 1, according to several sources familiar with…

Verizon Foundation Official Talks STEM

Today’s job market and economy are more competitive than ever and are reliant on the teaching of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in schools, the president of the Verizon Foundation…

U.S. House Passes Bill To Speed New Cures, Arkansas Delegation Splits

The U.S. House of Representatives Friday passed a bill aimed at introducing medical breakthroughs faster to market. The state’s delegation split 2-2 on the bill.

UAMS Names New Pharmacy Dean

The UAMS College of Pharmacy has named Keith M. Olsen, Pharm. D., as its new dean, UAMS announced Friday in a press release. He will begin his new job on…

Congressional Delegation Announces Airport Awards

U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton and Congressmen Rick Crawford and Bruce Westerman announced that 12 Arkansas airports have been awarded more than $3 million from the Department of…

Erica Swallow: My Favorite TED Talk

With Little Rock hosting a TED Talk later this month, we’ve begun a series of asking a number of folks in the Arkansas startup scene for their favorite talk. One…

Kathy Deck: Despite Employment Gains, It’s Still Hurry Up and Wait

UA Economist Kathy Deck dives into the jobs numbers across the state in this analysis and guest commentary.

USDA Highlights Arkansas Communities In Annual ‘Made In Rural America’ Initiative Report

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its updated state-by-state report for its “Made in Rural America” initiative, highlighting the fact that the export of farm and ranch…

Study Begins On Vital River Convergence Area

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Little Rock District and the Arkansas Waterways Commission signed a $3 million cost-sharing agreement Thursday to fund a study meant to ensure the Arkansas…