by - November 12, 2013 5:56 pm
The state’s candidates for governor disagreed about vouchers for private schools Tuesday in a cordial forum about education issues at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Former U.S. Rep. Mike Ross,…
by - November 12, 2013 12:22 pm
The Millennial generation continues to make its mark on businesses eager to win favor with these 80 million consumers who like what they like and seldom settle for anything else….
by - November 12, 2013 9:39 am
Just two days before Wal-Mart reports its much anticipated earnings, the retail giant announced it will pull out all the stops ahead of Black Friday. This year Wal-Mart is expanding…
by - November 12, 2013 9:05 am
For the 2013 holiday season, Wichita-based Cargill Value Added Meats which operates Cargill’s U.S. turkey business, has made a commitment to donate more than 11,000 turkeys to food banks, the…
by - November 11, 2013 8:30 pm
Little Rock-based international hunger relief organization, Heifer International, reports that its field staff in the Philippines are all accounted for, and it is working to assess damage to five field projects in the region.
by - November 11, 2013 3:42 pm
A new tax credit program passed during the 2013 legislative session of the Arkansas General Assembly has caused concern within the agency that has been tasked with overseeing the program….
by - November 11, 2013 1:02 pm
Megan Anthony is an example, according to Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of the retailer’s pledge to hire and support military veterans. Wal-Mart is the nation’s largest private employers of service men…
by - November 11, 2013 12:43 pm
Amazon.com Inc. is working with the U.S. Postal Service to deliver packages on Sunday, starting in the Los Angeles and New York metropolitan areas in time for this holiday season. …
by - November 11, 2013 7:04 am
They’re not out of the woods yet, but Arkansas Best Corp. had a pretty solid third quarter. The Fort Smith-based trucking and transportation firm posted quarterly net income of $13.98…
by - November 11, 2013 6:31 am
It would be an understatement to say the equity market liked Arkansas Best Corp.’s quarterly results posted Monday (Nov. 11). Shares surged higher by $4.10 – up more than 15%…
by - November 8, 2013 11:33 pm
Dr. Ricky Tompkins of Rogers was appointed vice president for learning by Dr. Evelyn Jorgenson, president of NorthWest Arkansas Community College. Tompkins had filled the position on an interim…
by - November 8, 2013 7:00 pm
Access to an amphitheater at Chaffee Crossing built by German prisoners of war during World War II will now be easier to access following the opening of McClure Road today…
by - November 8, 2013 6:34 pm
For our weekend business and political readers: BUILDING YOUR OWN $100 MILLION COMPANY Forbes says one of the New York startup scene’s recent success stories offers great insights to help…
by - November 8, 2013 10:00 am
Elvis inspired bedding and customized wristbands by SKRIBS will be the two newest products finding their way to Walmart.com shelves as the retailer recently wrapped up its annual “Get on…
by - November 8, 2013 9:13 am
A new tax credit program passed during the 2013 legislative session of the Arkansas General Assembly has caused concern within the agency that has been tasked with overseeing the program.
by - November 8, 2013 8:46 am
Ozark Mountain Poultry will re-open a recently closed Pilgrim’s Pride facility in Batesville on Nov. 11, employing 250 workers. The company said employment could rise as production capacity increases. Pilgrim’s…
by - November 8, 2013 8:25 am
Two-thirds of consumers surveyed by Deloitte in mid September said they plan to holiday shop locally at small businesses, independent retailers or boutique shops which are not part of national…
by - November 8, 2013 7:09 am
An Arkansas Congressional district political fight, analysis of Hillary Clinton’s presidential bid, possible recovery in the region’s home sales and a dig at Whirlpool by Gov. Mike Beebe are part…
by - November 8, 2013 6:59 am
An Arkansas Congressional district political fight, analysis of Hillary Clinton’s presidential bid, Northwest Arkansas home sales and a Fayetteville tax election are part of the Northwest Arkansas Friday Wire for…
by - November 7, 2013 9:08 pm
Ten Arkansas teachers have received $1,000 cash prizes and a little recognition for incorporating economics principles into their teaching. The 2013 Bessie B. Moore Awards were presented by the nonprofit…
