by - September 16, 2013 4:15 pm
Agents and lenders across Northwest Arkansas said business could not have been better in August despite hot weather and threats of higher interest rates. There were 763 homes sold last…
by - September 16, 2013 3:11 pm
Roger Norman, director of the state’s division of Legislative Audit, has forwarded an investigative report to Prosecuting Attorney John Threet of Fayetteville. On Friday, state lawmakers heard conflicting testimony from…
by - September 16, 2013 2:44 pm
An Alma company that began with a desire to make handicap-accessible toys during the late 1980s has turned into a company on the forefront of innovation for people with severe disabilities and this year, InvoTek celebrates 25 years in business.
by - September 16, 2013 11:51 am
The latest Federal Reserve Burgundy Book, which provides a snapshot of Arkansas’ economy in the second quarter, highlights more evidence of a “two steps forward, one step backward” recovery. The…
by - September 16, 2013 11:15 am
Wal-Mart announced a $500,000 grant to the Northwest Arkansas Council supporting the advancement of healthy living and economic improvement initiatives throughout the region. The grant is part of a…
by - September 16, 2013 8:50 am
Tulsa-based Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. (NYSE: MMP) announced Monday (Sept. 16) that it has launched an open season to “assess firm customer interest” to transport refined petroleum products to Little…
by - September 16, 2013 8:27 am
The latest Federal Reserve Burgundy Book, which provides a snapshot of Arkansas’ economy in the second quarter, highlights more evidence of a “two steps forward, one step backward” recovery. The…
by - September 15, 2013 8:03 pm
In the last five years, revenue for China’s poultry farming industry has grown at an average annualized rate of 7.7% to $75.3 billion and two U.S. meat giants are in…
by - September 15, 2013 8:58 am
Gov. Mike Beebe says there will have to be consensus from legislators before he’ll call a special session, but two key lawmakers say they’re unsure a solution will emerge before Jan. 1 when teachers could face major premium hikes.
by - September 13, 2013 3:11 pm
Creativity, bringing your parents to work, billionaires' common traits, and higher taxes on beer. It's all here for our weekend business and political readers.
by - September 13, 2013 1:27 pm
From our content partner, the : The outgoing University of Arkansas chief spokesman accused UA Chancellor David Gearhart and other officials Friday of ordering the destruction of financial records requested…
by - September 13, 2013 12:19 pm
Toys R Us is offering a 10% cash reward up to $100 on certain toy purchases through Oct. 31 for its rewards card members and will extend the deadline for…
by - September 13, 2013 11:57 am
Wal-Mart has set its sights on Siloam Springs for a new Neighborhood Market expected to open next fall. The retail giant is scaling up its grocery format to 500 stores…
by - September 13, 2013 11:31 am
Sherry Clark has joined National Bank of Sallisaw and will work as a agriculture/consumer loan officer. Clark joined NBS in May 2013 after time with another financial institution and 16…
by - September 13, 2013 10:48 am
Andrew Todd has been hired by the accounting firm Beall Barclay & Company. He will work on the company’s Rogers, Ark., office. Todd is a 2013 graduate of Arkansas State…
by - September 12, 2013 11:58 pm
Six teams in the NWA StartUp Cup competition were announced on Thursday (Sept. 12). The teams faced the judges Thursday and got the nod to move on the next round…
by - September 12, 2013 11:17 pm
John Brown University announced this week that it has begun steps towards creating a nursing program after receiving unanimous prerequisite approval Wednesday (Sept. 11) from the Arkansas State Board of…
by - September 12, 2013 10:28 pm
In the five years through 2013, revenue for China’s poultry farming industry has grown at an average annualized rate of 7.7% to $75.3 billion and two U.S. meat giants are…
by - September 12, 2013 5:44 pm
Simmons First National CEO George Makris said the $53.6 million bid for Metropolitan National Bank was grounded in thorough due diligence conducted by 10 of its veteran loan specialists who…
by - September 12, 2013 4:48 pm
Sustainability has been a major platform for retail giant Wal-Mart since 2005 and the company continues to enlist the help of suppliers to move the needle. Wal-Mart on Thursday (Sept….
