by - November 1, 2013 1:45 pm
Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Randy Zook said Friday (Nov. 1) that 98,000 Arkansans are unemployed and about 100,000 Arkansans are underemployed – in jobs that do…
by - November 1, 2013 12:33 pm
A collection of regional and national stories for our weekend business and political readers.
by - November 1, 2013 12:31 pm
Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Randy Zook said Friday (Nov. 1) that 98,000 Arkansans are unemployed and about 100,000 Arkansans are underemployed – in jobs that do…
by - November 1, 2013 9:52 am
Retailers are a little jittery this pre-holiday season with roughly one less week for shopping given the closer proximity between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and reports that consumers are expected to…
by - November 1, 2013 8:24 am
The Hendrix College Board of Trustees announced Friday (Nov. 1) that Dr. William M. Tsutsui will become the 11th President of Hendrix College beginning June 2014. Tsutsui comes to Hendrix…
by - October 31, 2013 5:40 pm
A program that was not in existence earlier this year is now not only up and running, but students in the cardiovascular technology program at Arkansas Tech University's Ozark Campus…
by - October 31, 2013 5:19 pm
The push by Wal-Mart Stores to return manufacturing to the U.S. has gathered more momentum with the global retailer announcing Thursday (Oct. 31) that three companies will support manufacturing operations…
by - October 31, 2013 4:02 pm
First Community Bank of Crawford County is being sold to Hampton, Ark.-based First Bank. The deal is subject to regulatory approval from the Arkansas State Bank Department and the Federal…
by - October 31, 2013 2:59 pm
The board of directors for Main Street Rogers recently announced Dana Mather will serve as the interim director of the nonprofit organization. Mather has served as the organization’s events and…
by - October 31, 2013 2:02 pm
Metropolitan National Bank reported third quarter profits of $1.59 million and has pocketed $3.53 million so far this year, according to financial filings with Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. made public…
by - October 31, 2013 1:55 pm
The line in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet says “a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Nothing could be truer at Hanna’s Candle Company in Fayetteville, which is…
by - October 31, 2013 5:54 am
About one month into a glitched-filled launch of the online health insurance exchange, carrier participants expressed concern to Arkansas lawmakers over the low enrollment numbers.
by - October 31, 2013 5:41 am
From our content partner, Ch. 4 News: Leaders from the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) met Wednesday to discuss ways to boost the economy in rural parts of the country. Gov….
by - October 30, 2013 7:58 pm
Pure-play exploration Murphy Oil Corp. posted third quarter net income of $284.8 million, a 25% spike from one year ago. The El Dorado-based oil and gas explorer, which spun off…
by - October 30, 2013 7:01 pm
Managers with Wal-Mart Stores are never completely comfortable even as they sit firmly atop the retail world with nearly a half trillion in annual sales. It’s an over-the-shoulder discomfort that…
by - October 30, 2013 6:43 pm
Pure-play exploration Murphy Oil Corp. posted third quarter net income of $284.8 million, a 25% spike from one year ago. The El Dorado-based oil and gas explorer, which spun off…
by - October 30, 2013 6:30 pm
A labor agreement between Arkansas Best Corp. and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters has been fully ratified, with savings from wage and benefit reductions possibly helping the company to avoid…
by - October 30, 2013 6:12 pm
A labor agreement between Arkansas Best Corp. and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters has been fully ratified, with savings from wage and benefit reductions possibly helping the company to avoid…
by - October 30, 2013 5:16 pm
Metropolitan National Bank continued its progress back to financial health. The Little Rock-based bank, which is being acquired by Simmons First National Corp., announced a third quarter profit of $1.59…
by - October 30, 2013 6:51 am
Business leaders from Arkansas flew to Washington on Tuesday to ask members of the Arkansas House delegation to support immigration reform. The U.S. Senate passed a comprehensive reform measure earlier…
