by - May 27, 2014 4:12 pm
Springdale’s iSchool To Quicken Learning
With help from a $25.9 million federal Race to the Top grant, the Springdale School District is creating a high school with a relaxed schedule and, if a waiver is…
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by - May 27, 2014 4:07 pm
Arkansas’ year-to-date home sales up 3.84%, numbers up 5.77% in April
April continued a trend for Arkansas home sales of an increase in the number of homes sold in the state’s four largest metro markets but a dip in the average…
by - May 27, 2014 3:29 pm
Manufacturers, Business Reps Meet With Governor, Workforce Cabinet
Representatives from Arkansas’ manufacturers and other state business leaders met with Gov. Mike Beebe and his workforce cabinet on Tuesday (May 27) for what was described as a “candid” forum…
by - May 27, 2014 2:30 pm
Wal-Mart streamlines Canadian workforce amid competitive climate
Wal-Mart Canada has confirmed that up to 750 jobs were cut earlier this month amid a broad management restructuring effort. The staff reductions represent less than 1% of total market…
by - May 27, 2014 12:26 pm
Pilgrim’s Pride bids on Hillshire Brands
Tyson Foods’ long-time poultry competitor — Pilgrim’s Pride — is making a play to diversify its portfolio with Hillshire Brands reportedly offering $5.52 billion for the beef and pork branded…
by - May 27, 2014 8:17 am
In Pine Bluff, You Will Find A ‘Strong’ Presence
Editor’s note: This article appears in the latest magazine edition of Talk Business Arkansas, which you can read here. When visitors enter the front door of Strong Manufacturing in Pine Bluff,…
by - May 26, 2014 8:55 am
Arkansas Institutions: Venerable Subiaco Academy
Editor’s note: This article, written by Rex Nelson, appears in the latest magazine edition of Talk Business Arkansas, which you can read here. The complex rises suddenly and majestically from the…
by - May 26, 2014 8:54 am
Sixth Sense: Business Leaders Share Advice On Reaching a Decision
Editor’s note: This article appears in the latest magazine edition of Talk Business Arkansas, which you can read here. Excellent decision-making is a key to management success. Talk Business Arkansas asked…
by - May 25, 2014 9:24 am
Bankers’ Roundtable: The Lending Environment
Four bankers active in their communities discuss what they’re seeing in the marketplace as it relates to commercial lending activity. Plus, our bankers’ roundtable from this week’s “Talk Business &…
by - May 24, 2014 8:56 am
Weekend Digest: The Shawshank Edition
For our weekend business and political readers: A SURPRISING NEW LESSON FROM THE BEATLES What more could the Fab Four have possibly been able to impart, besides the genius of…
by - May 23, 2014 6:49 am
USA Truck to add two Board members in deal with United Shareholders
Officials with Van Buren-based USA Truck have agreed with Baker Street Capital and Stone House Capital Management to add two new positions to the Board of Directors. Baker Street and…
by - May 23, 2014 6:29 am
USA Truck Reaches ‘Cooperation Agreement’ With Large Investors
The recent removal of a poison pill provision allowed investors to take a larger stake in USA Truck. Two groups took advantage of the move in recent weeks and now…
by - May 22, 2014 9:50 pm
NWA Council to mark 500,000th metro resident with social media push
Somewhere, somebody at some place is a loaded box closer, a step closer, a state line closer to being the next resident of Northwest Arkansas. That person may be a…
by - May 22, 2014 8:44 pm
Judge extends filing deadline to May 30 in Smiley loan fraud case
Bank of the Ozarks and Summit Bank, now merged, but separate defendants in the Arvest interpleading, were granted two additional weeks to file their answer with Benton County Circuit Court…
by - May 22, 2014 8:17 pm
FCRA Board hears about $14 million donation to medical college
The Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority on Thursday (May 22) approved a group of land deals, appointed the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith's chancellor to its board and heard about…
by - May 22, 2014 7:16 pm
Walmart’s Ruiz talks heritage, customer demands and price focus
Proud to be from small town America and the daughter of migrant farmers turned business owners, Gisel Ruiz said she has witnessed the American Dream unfold for her Latino family. …
by - May 22, 2014 5:45 pm
Small Rise In Gas Prices Expected For Memorial Day Period
Arkansas motorists will enter the traditional summer driving season this Memorial Day weekend with pump prices trending downward, but not without the typical bumps and fluctuations that often happen between…
by - May 22, 2014 12:56 pm
Harris International one of five global trade award winners
Springdale-based Harris International was one of five Arkansas companies recognized Thursday (May 22) by Gov. Mike Beebe as part of the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Global Trade. An award…
by - May 22, 2014 12:27 pm
Arkansas’ community bankers face tough terrain
In addition to the challenge of increased regulation, an interest rate environment that compresses margins, and ever-changing technology, Northwest Arkansas bankers Mary Beth Brooks and Rob Husong also are in…
by - May 22, 2014 8:32 am
Darrin Williams: Rural America Matters
Editor’s note: Darrin Williams is CEO of Southern Bancorp Inc. and serves as a State Representative for House District 36 in Little Rock. In January, I had the opportunity to…