by - February 16, 2015 4:49 pm
Home prices gleaned by sellers in Benton and Washington counties continued to rise in January. Median sale prices increased 13.7% and 6.7%, respectively among the two counties when compared to…
by - February 16, 2015 4:33 pm
Investors seeking bargain prices in an improving real estate market helped push home sales higher in the Fort Smith metro area in January. Stronger consumer confidence and temperate weather also…
by - February 16, 2015 1:53 pm
“100 Girls of Code” officially is opening a local chapter in Arkansas. The initiative offers free workshops to females ages 12 to 18 to generate interest in computer science among…
by - February 16, 2015 1:23 pm
Rod Ford and his XCelerate Capital have made a $250,000 investment in Tagless Style, a sustainable clothing marketplace that “upcycles” second-hand clothing.
by - February 16, 2015 1:14 pm
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will launch an 18-state road tour in late March that is part of the agency’s national “seed fund” outreach initiative to help many advanced…
by - February 16, 2015 1:14 pm
Beginning Feb. 20, financially-constrained inventors and small businesses in Arkansas will be able to receive pro bono legal services to help them navigate the process for obtaining patents and trademarks…
by - February 16, 2015 1:06 pm
Activity at the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) and the Fort Smith Regional Airport continued the gains posted in 2014, with January enplanements up at the two commercial airports. XNA…
by - February 16, 2015 10:35 am
Southeastern Freight Lines, a provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, promoted James Williams as the service center manager of the Fort Smith offices. In five years with Southeastern,…
by - February 16, 2015 10:00 am
A group of prospective inventors will hear Tuesday from two men with ties to marketing and building start-up companies for the future. Steve Trotter and Dr. Brian Rogers will speak…
by - February 16, 2015 8:58 am
HARK, Arkansas’ newest informal online forum, has posted its third in a series of web-based video discussions aimed at showcasing the breadth of the state’s fast-growing startup community. Partners Tim…
by - February 16, 2015 7:52 am
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily…
by - February 16, 2015 7:04 am
Nearly three-fourths of the state has been impacted by winter weather that has included snow, sleet, ice and freezing rain across Arkansas. Entergy Arkansas, the Electric Cooperatives, state Highway Department…
by - February 15, 2015 9:22 am
Charles Morgan, the longtime leader of database giant Acxiom, served as its iconic CEO for decades. His new memoir, “Matters of Life and Data,” is an adventure for business readers.
by - February 15, 2015 9:21 am
The weather early next week is expected to be cold, but lawmakers may be warming up to discussing workforce training, economic issues and criminal justice reform when the legislature reconvenes…
by - February 14, 2015 2:03 pm
Just six months after rolling out Savings Catcher and telling customers there is no reason to compare everyday low prices against Wal-Mart, the retail giant notified users of new restrictions…
by - February 14, 2015 11:23 am
The following is a recap of congressional news this week: KEYSTONE PASSES HOUSE The House voted 270-152 Wednesday to approve Senate Bill 1, involving the Keystone XL pipeline. The bill…
by - February 14, 2015 10:16 am
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge said Friday she has filed a motion to intervene in a federal lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed 111(d) rule. The rule, also…
by - February 14, 2015 9:42 am
A series of bills to overhaul the state’s workforce education programs were introduced Friday in the Senate, while the House debated and approved a controversial measure that won’t get the…
by - February 14, 2015 8:31 am
Mars Petcare is planning an $81.7 million expansion of its facility at Chaffee Crossing that will add an estimated 95 good-paying jobs, according to information with a “Tax Back” resolution…
by - February 14, 2015 8:19 am
Mars Petcare is planning an $81.7 million expansion of its facility at Chaffee Crossing that will add an estimated 95 good-paying jobs, according to information with a “Tax Back” resolution…
