by - November 27, 2013 10:58 am
Through our partnership with the University of Central Arkansas’ Center for Community & Economic Development, Talk Business offers its “Inside the Numbers” analysis of economic data in 12 of the…
by - November 27, 2013 10:06 am
The Arkansas Farm Bureau’s 28th annual survey of the costs of a Thanksgiving meal indicates consumers may pay $2.50 less this year for their turkey, cranberries and pumpkin pie.
by - November 26, 2013 10:42 pm
Mary Hatfield Lowe was elected to the board of directors of the American Association for Paralegal Education at the annual conference in Phoenix on Nov. 8. Lowe is the…
by - November 26, 2013 5:51 pm
Increases were posted for sales tax collections in Fort Smith and the city’s portion of the countywide sales tax, but the amounts collected year-to-date remain below budget estimates. Each of…
by - November 26, 2013 4:30 pm
The economy across Benton and Washington counties slumped in September, after a fairly robust spring and summer. The dip in consumer spending was evident in the 3% decline in sales…
by - November 26, 2013 2:40 pm
The U.S. military’s impact on Northwest Arkansas exceeds $150 million annually, according to a report issued Tuesday (Nov. 26) from the Northwest Arkansas Council. “The Military in Northwest Arkansas” economic…
by - November 26, 2013 2:07 pm
It’s been a good year for home builders across Northwest Arkansas, but the residential construction pace in the region’s four largest cities continues to taper with a 15% reduction in…
by - November 26, 2013 9:43 am
When you have a company the size and scope of RML Automotive, you’re looking for advantages to improve profits in a sizable manner, not incrementally. Little Rock-based RLJ McLarty Landers…
by - November 26, 2013 8:55 am
That traditional Thanksgiving dinner will cost a little less year thanks to lower turkey and milk prices, according to the Arkansas Farm Bureau. But before the feast can be digested,…
by - November 26, 2013 7:59 am
Arkansas Children’s Hospital CEO Marcy Doderer must like a challenge. She’s tackling several as she follows in the footsteps of a CEO legend, wrestles with health care reform, and pushes…
by - November 26, 2013 7:59 am
Steve Brawner with our content partner, the Arkansas News Bureau, takes a deeper look at the academic success rate of the Dardanelle School District. By all accounts, it should be…
by - November 26, 2013 7:59 am
Whether you are watching local news or NBC’s Brian Williams, the rising cost of college tuition seems to be a universal headline. Why, and can anything be done to stem the increases?
by - November 25, 2013 7:09 pm
Retail analysts lined up to assess what might be behind Wal-Mart’s decision to appoint Doug McMillon as its CEO and discuss their thoughts on what to expect next at the retail giant.
by - November 25, 2013 6:22 pm
Simmons First National Corp. said it has completed its acquisition of Little Rock-based Metropolitan National Bank. In September, Pine Bluff-based Simmons First announced it won a bidding auction for $53.6…
by - November 25, 2013 4:28 pm
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) on Monday (Nov. 25) announced a new initiative to better position Arkansas to compete for projects requiring large acreage. Those locations worthy of the…
by - November 25, 2013 2:40 pm
Retail analysts lined up Monday morning (Nov. 25) to assess what might be behind Wal-Mart’s decision to appoint Doug McMillon as its CEO and discuss their thoughts on what to…
by - November 25, 2013 2:32 pm
Tyson Foods announced Monday (Nov. 25) that Mike Roetzel will become the group vice president of operations for the meat giant, reporting directly to CEO Donnie Smith. Roetzel is an…
by - November 25, 2013 1:57 pm
Downtown areas continue to attract investment across Northwest Arkansas. Springdale and Rogers are actively working to boost their downtown exposure as retail growth has moved westward toward to Interstate 540….
by - November 25, 2013 12:32 pm
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission unveiled a new web site it says will better position Arkansas to strategically compete for projects requiring large acreage. The site – AdvanceArkansasSites.com – pools…
by - November 25, 2013 12:31 pm
The Delta Regional Authority says it will make a major investment in resources targeting Arkansas veterans interested in starting their own small businesses. DRA chairman Chris Masingill said his group…
