by - September 23, 2014 7:44 pm
State, Next Governor Need Workforce Plan, Say Speakers
A daylong workforce summit sponsored by the Arkansas Chamber of Commerce put a spotlight on problems and solutions facing industry, education and government.
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by - September 23, 2014 5:41 pm
Airport traffic gains continue at Fort Smith, XNA, down in Little Rock
Scott Van Laningham is “surprised” at the double-digit enplanement growth at the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA). He didn’t think the pace of growth would return so soon. The pace…
by - September 23, 2014 5:24 pm
Northwest Arkansas sales tax revenue up in September report
Consumers opened their wallets and purses a little wider mid summer, perhaps spurred on by lower utility bills and lower fuel prices, which boosted the region’s largest cities’ sales tax…
by - September 23, 2014 5:08 pm
Clean Harbors to invest $100 million in El Dorado plant expansion
Clean Harbors broke ground Tuesday (Sept. 23) on a $100 million incineration plant expansion in El Dorado that could create up to 120 jobs. According to Clean Harbors, the new…
by - September 23, 2014 3:48 pm
Clean Harbors Breaks Ground On $100 Million Expansion In El Dorado
Clean Harbors broke ground on Tuesday (Sept. 23) for a new incineration unit in El Dorado. Company officials said more than $100 million would be spent on the facility and…
by - September 23, 2014 2:04 pm
CPG companies must plan for a digital future or lose market share
Digital technology is looking like a major disruptor in not only retail, but also among consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies according to a recent report from IRI and the Boston…
by - September 23, 2014 1:54 pm
New CFO named for USA Truck
Michael Burrows on Tuesday (Sept. 23) was named chief financial officer for Van Buren-based USA Truck. His job duties begin effective immediately, and he replaces Clifton Beckham. It was announced…
by - September 23, 2014 6:19 am
Minimum Wage Lawsuit Filed By Stephens Heir
A lawsuit to boot the minimum wage initiative from the November ballot has been filed on behalf of Jackson T. Stephens, son of Stephens Inc. co-founder Jack Stephens and a…
by - September 23, 2014 6:05 am
USA Truck Names Michael Borrows New CFO
Van Buren-based USA Truck named Michael K. Borrows as its new chief financial officer effective September 23, 2014. Borrows comes from Pollen, Inc., a technology-based company doing business with Fortune…
by - September 23, 2014 5:30 am
Startups To Watch: Overwatch App Launch, Ecovet Scores With I.O. Metro
Bringing products to retail has dominated the time of two local startups in recent weeks as Ecovet works to fulfill display orders for I.O. Metro and Overwatch reports a successful…
by - September 23, 2014 5:09 am
Craighead Co. Justices Approve Tax-Back Program For $30 Million Factory
A Dallas-based rail car manufacturing company will make a nearly $30 million investment at its new facility in Jonesboro, company officials said Monday. Dross Hunter and Jay Farkas, officials with…
by - September 22, 2014 9:41 pm
Economic study lays the groundwork for Crawford County jobs growth plan
It was a night full of data that may seem run of the mill or even ordinary to some. But according to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock economist…
by - September 22, 2014 7:15 pm
Startups to Watch: Overwatch app launch, Ecovet scores with I.O. Metro
Bringing products to retail has donated the time of two local startups in recent weeks as Ecovet works to fulfill display orders for I.O.Metro and Overwatch reports a successful iOS…
by - September 22, 2014 5:27 pm
Tourism, travel figures still trend positive in Fort Smith area
The second half of 2014 is off to a good start for the tourism and travel sector in the Fort Smith region based on hospitality tax collections in Fort Smith…
by - September 22, 2014 4:37 pm
Big River Steel formally breaks ground on $1.3 billion steel mill
The state’s first superproject has turned its first official shovel of dirt. “Welcome to steel mill heaven,” said John Correnti, Chairman and CEO of Big River Steel, which officially broke…
by - September 22, 2014 4:02 pm
Election Date Set On Crittenden County Hospital Tax
Crittenden County voters will head to the polls Dec. 9 to decide whether or not to repeal a one-cent sales tax that would have funded operations of a hospital that…
by - September 22, 2014 3:27 pm
Randy Zook: Arkansas Works Better When Arkansans Vote
Editor’s note: This guest commentary was provided by Randy Zook, President and CEO of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas. Employers in Arkansas have a unique opportunity to…
by - September 22, 2014 3:22 pm
James Moody Returns To Wright, Lindsey & Jennings Law Firm
The Honorable James M. Moody Sr., former federal judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas, has returned to his former law practice, Wright, Lindsey…
by - September 22, 2014 12:52 pm
U.S. Rep. Steve Womack visits downtown Rogers
Main Street Rogers is hosting Rep. Steve Womack for a visit with Downtown Rogers business and property-owners, as well as a tour of new residential and business spaces Monday (Sept….
by - September 22, 2014 12:34 pm
Hillshire, subsidiary of Tyson Foods settles hiring dispute
Hillshire Brands has agreed to pay $330,000 in back wages as part of a settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor over claims of hiring discrimination against 2,474 men in…