by - July 7, 2014 8:59 am
North Little Rock-based Edafio Technology Partners, a managed services IT company located in Arkansas, is merging with Coleman Technologies, an Arkansas-based IT services company for medical clinics. The combined firms…
by - July 7, 2014 8:53 am
Armed with $250 billion to spend on U.S. made products through 2023, Wal-Mart Stores is holding its first “Open Call” for suppliers on Tuesday (July 8). The day full of…
by - July 7, 2014 6:29 am
Serving up Southern favorites and authentic eats, this Brinkley restaurant hasn’t missed a day in 20 years. Rex Nelson profiles this legendary Arkansas institution.
by - July 7, 2014 6:25 am
In the arms race for the latest in technology, threats to businesses and individuals are increasing and the future may make us all more productive yet vulnerable. Doomsday scenarios where…
by - July 7, 2014 6:24 am
Editor’s note: This guest commentary was written by Patti and Ken Leith, the founders of Bentonville-based EDGES, Inc. and Fort Collins, Colorado-based (e)Gauge, Inc. You can review more of their…
by - July 6, 2014 8:42 pm
Editor’s note: Steve Brawner is a freelance journalist and Talk Business & Politics contributor. His syndicated columns appear in Arkansas newspapers and TalkBusiness.net. He can be reached by e-mail at @[email protected]. Follow him on…
by - July 6, 2014 9:18 am
In a Talk Business & Politics interview, GOP gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson spelled out aspects of his jobs plan for Arkansas. He also noted his interest in reforming the state’s regulatory agencies.
by - July 5, 2014 10:11 am
Gov. Mike Beebe will meet with new and existing economic prospects on the European continent with high hopes of having more to discuss when he returns.
by - July 5, 2014 7:04 am
From the CEO of Pepsi to a new Pew Center study on American politics to crazy 4th of July laws, it’s the red, white and blue edition of our weekend digest.
by - July 3, 2014 2:54 pm
Whirlpool announced Thursday (July 3) a settlement with south Fort Smith property owners in a class action lawsuit the owners filed after the company had disclosed that potentially cancer-causing trichloroethylene…
by - July 3, 2014 11:54 am
Convenience, coupons and better cuisine top the list of what shoppers said they are looking for from their local grocers, noted a recent report from PricewaterhouseCoopers. “Shoppers told us they…
by - July 3, 2014 7:42 am
Agriculture is an important part of Arkansas’ heritage and it still plays a large role in the state’s economy, but if state leaders and business owners play it right, the family farm could become a major destination attraction for travelers.
by - July 3, 2014 7:28 am
Hot Springs is waiving building fees for residential developments in an effort to revitalize the city’s downtown. City Manager David Watkins said the city known for horse racing and therapeutic…
by - July 2, 2014 11:02 pm
Rising home prices, lower unemployment rates and growing renter population in Benton County makes the area one of the top 16 markets for real estate investment over the past year,…
by - July 2, 2014 2:54 pm
Havenwood announced Cindy Acree as its new executive director. A Bentonville native, Acree brings more than two decades of business, nonprofit, and organizational development experience to Havenwood. She most recently served…
by - July 2, 2014 2:29 pm
R.H. Ghan Commercial Properties of Fort Smith has changed its name to R.H. Ghan & Cooper Commercial Properties. Rodney Ghan formed R.H. Ghan Commercial Properties in 1999 and has been…
by - July 2, 2014 1:54 pm
Tyson Foods and Hillshire Brands on Wednesday (July 2) confirmed they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Tyson will acquire all outstanding shares of Hillshire for $63 per…
by - July 2, 2014 1:37 pm
Arkansas Insurance Commissioner Jay Bradford said five companies have filed to sell individual health insurance plans on Arkansas’ health insurance marketplace for the calendar year 2015. Two sets of companies…
by - July 2, 2014 12:12 pm
Arkansas ends its 2013-2014 fiscal year with a surplus of $78.7 million on total tax collections of $6.242 billion. The surplus was well below the $299.5 million surplus in the…
by - July 2, 2014 10:32 am
Arkansas ended its fiscal year on June 30 with a $78.7 million surplus as gross general revenues exceeded $6.2 billion and net general revenues cleared $5 billion. Arkansas’ current fiscal…
