by - March 17, 2014 6:12 am
Talk Business Arkansas asked six business leaders in Arkansas for their perspectives on how crucial preparation is to leadership, their daily work, and the companies they run.
by - March 16, 2014 3:41 pm
Arkansas Economic Development Commission director Grant Tennille says he’s supportive of efforts to raise the state minimum wage to $8.50 per hour, calling it a “jobs creator.” Tennille, who was…
by - March 16, 2014 2:43 pm
After more than a year of planning, the Walmart to Go convenience-store format quietly opened in Bentonville on Saturday (March 15), with the grand opening set for March 19. Store…
by - March 16, 2014 9:27 am
Arkansas Economic Development Commission director Grant Tennille says he’s supportive of efforts to raise the state minimum wage to $8.50 per hour, calling it a “jobs creator.” Tennille, who was…
by - March 16, 2014 9:00 am
Talk Business & Politics hits the campaign trail with GOP gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson. Catch a video of the campaign and a lengthy one-on-one interview.
by - March 15, 2014 12:25 pm
Around 1,000 people applauded the philanthropic contributions of Johnelle Hunt as she humbly accepted the Rogers-Lowell Chamber of Commerce Good Neighbor Award on Friday Night (March 14) at the Hammons…
by - March 15, 2014 11:09 am
While the race between Tom Cotton and Mark Pryor for the U.S. Senate is getting a lot of attention, at least one other campaign is bound to create a buzz.
by - March 15, 2014 9:18 am
For our weekend business and political readers: FOR MANY, RETIREMENT IS COMING EARLIER THAN EXPECTED The New York Times calls it the “Gray Jobs Enigma” where Americans many times unexpectedly…
by - March 14, 2014 3:43 pm
Officials at Ecclesia College in Springdale and NorthWest Arkansas Community College have signed an agreement that provides a seamless, personalized transfer system for NWACC students to complete their bachelor’s degree…
by - March 14, 2014 1:03 pm
The Little Rock Marriott in downtown Little Rock, formerly the Peabody Hotel, is undergoing a $16 million renovation to its 418-room hotel. The renovation will include all guest rooms and…
by - March 14, 2014 12:27 pm
Nonprofit organizations looking to help manufacturers bring back business to the U.S. or looking to help grow businesses in the U.S. can apply for grants from Wal-Mart Store, the Walmart…
by - March 14, 2014 11:52 am
Organizers are seeking volunteers and donations to assist with GiveCamp Northwest Arkansas, a 54-hour, weekend event to assist nonprofit organizations needing the help of technology professionals. Phyl Amerine, who is…
by - March 14, 2014 10:47 am
Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), a regional transmission organization that is now Entergy Arkansas’ new home for transmission coordination, broke ground today on a regional operations center in west Little…
by - March 14, 2014 6:22 am
A second shot at attempting to legalizing medical marijuana in Arkansas, a prediction on severe weather in the early Spring, and a planned union vote at Fort Smith-based O.K. Foods…
by - March 14, 2014 6:13 am
A second shot at attempting to legalizing medical marijuana in Arkansas, notes on the new PR chief at the University of Arkansas, and the estimated growth of small business in…
by - March 13, 2014 8:32 pm
Three industry leaders in the tourism and hospitality industries offer their thoughts on the current and future state of affairs.
by - March 13, 2014 5:14 pm
Springdale-based Tyson Foods Inc. announced the promotion of Rick Thomason to president and general manager of Tyson de Mexico, the company’s oldest international business. In his new role, Thomason will…
by - March 13, 2014 4:19 pm
It didn't take long for Sparks Health System to name an interim CEO while the organization conducts a search for a permanent replacement. According to a statement Thursday (March 13)…
by - March 13, 2014 3:06 pm
Foreclosures continue to be a smaller part of the local housing markets and Irvine, Calif.-based RealtyTrac reports just 398 foreclosure filings across the entire state last month, down 50% from…
by - March 13, 2014 1:44 pm
Arvest Bank in Fayetteville is pleased to announce that Mike Malone, the President and CEO of the Northwest Arkansas Council, has joined the bank’s board of directors. Established in 1990,…
