by - June 14, 2014 10:46 am
For our weekend business and political readers: STARBUCKS TO GIVE CUSTOMERS CHARGE OTHER THAN CAFFEINE USA Today reports Starbucks and Duracell Powermat have teamed up to give customers a charge,…
by - June 14, 2014 9:27 am
Arkansas gubernatorial candidates Asa Hutchinson and Mike Ross spoke in back-to-back appearances to a Delta advocacy group to discuss issues of concern for the region and the state as a…
by - June 13, 2014 4:24 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe is calling on lawmakers to change a state law that forbids K-12 public schools from accessing a fiber optics network used by universities and health care providers….
by - June 13, 2014 3:25 pm
Four hundred business and community leaders came together on Thursday (June 12) evening to celebrate the Van Buren Chamber of Commerce at its 59th Annual Meeting and Banquet. With a…
by - June 13, 2014 8:15 am
The recent lackluster first quarter financials from Sam’s Club haven’t tarnished the image of CEO Rosalind Brewer who according to Wall Street’s Brian Sozzi, “shined on stage” at the retailer’s…
by - June 13, 2014 8:02 am
Workforce advocate Dr. Glen Fenter, president of Mid-South Community College, is ‘shaking up’ the standard approach to jobs training.
by - June 13, 2014 6:32 am
Mike Ross and Asa Hutchinson aren’t the only candidates for political office talking jobs this election season. Fourth District Democratic Congressional candidate James Lee Witt is also touting a jobs…
by - June 12, 2014 10:40 pm
The recent lackluster first quarter financials from Sam’s Club haven’t tarnished the image of CEO Rosalind Brewer who according to Wall Street’s Brian Sozzi, “shined on stage” at the retailer’s…
by - June 12, 2014 8:55 pm
Senate hopeful Tom Cotton brought his message of a smaller federal government to a group of rural leaders hoping to hear of an expanded investment in the Delta region they…
by - June 12, 2014 5:48 pm
The former Town Club building in downtown Fort Smith has been acquired by Smith Auto Group for the purposes of locating corporate operations with up to 20 employees in the…
by - June 12, 2014 4:26 pm
The number of Arkansans who have applied and been determined eligible for health insurance coverage through the private option grew by over 17,000 last month. Numbers released Thursday by the…
by - June 12, 2014 4:21 pm
The largest deal in meat history — Tyson Foods’s $8.55 billion offer to acquire HIllshire Brands — may soon reach the Hillshire board for approval, according to persons close to…
by - June 12, 2014 3:22 pm
The top two executives at Bentonville-based America’s Car-Mart did without bonuses and incentive performance pay in fiscal 2014 to the tune of $126,338 for CEO Hank Henderson and $76,749 for…
by - June 12, 2014 2:22 pm
Early last month, Talk Business & Politics first reported that Tony Wood would be recommended to replace outgoing state Education Commissioner Tom Kimbrell. Today, the State Board of Education approved…
by - June 12, 2014 11:56 am
Former U.S. Rep. Mike Ross announced his five-part job creation plan Thursday (June 12) during a visit to Chaffee Crossing, which Ross touted as having brought more than 1,000 jobs…
by - June 11, 2014 11:52 pm
Editor’s note: This news story was reported by KATV’s Jason Pederson. To view the comments section of KATV’s web story or to watch a video segment on this news story,…
by - June 11, 2014 8:44 pm
Few reviews of the move by Springdale-based Tyson Foods to acquire Hillshire Brands for $8.55 billion are favorable. Several analysts say Tyson overbid at $63 per share for Hillshire Brands…
by - June 11, 2014 7:34 pm
Shannon Newton was named as the new president of the Arkansas Trucking Association (ATA) replacing long-time leader Lane Kidd, who resigned earlier this year. Newton has been with the ATA…
by - June 11, 2014 6:12 pm
Tyson Foods was recently cited for a wastewater violation from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in connection with a fish kill caused by improper disposal of a feed…
by - June 11, 2014 5:39 pm
Gigantic screen televisions are fun to look at in a store, but on a space-to-sales ratio they rank well below tablets and mobile phones. That is why consumers can expect…
