by - March 17, 2014 9:54 am
The Arkansas Energy Office (AEO), a division of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, announced a total of $800,000 in rebates will be provided to two fueling station operators – one…
by - March 17, 2014 9:48 am
Gov. Mike Beebe exercised his third line-item veto during his tenure as Governor. The governor invoked the line-item veto for Section 16 of House Bill 1048, an appropriation bill for…
by - March 17, 2014 9:20 am
A few staff additions of note at Talk Business Arkansas: Katherine Daniels has been hired as Vice President for Sales and Marketing. She brings more than 20 years of experience…
by - March 17, 2014 6:21 am
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 17, 2014 6:13 am
Arkansas State University’s rebranding of its school mascot offers insight on how to successfully navigate a tricky task.
by - March 17, 2014 6:13 am
Editor’s note: This article appears in the latest magazine edition of Talk Business Arkansas, which you can read here. Verizon Wireless South Central Regional President Kristi Crum returns to Arkansas…
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…
