by - June 12, 2013 7:45 pm
Leverage game promotes savings and growth at Wal-Mart
Perhaps no other retailer is as laser focused on leveraging assets as Wal-Mart Stores Inc. The mega big box has the scale to garner huge returns with the tiniest of…
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by - June 12, 2013 5:39 pm
Tax Changes On Tap For Arkansas Consumers, Businesses
A slew of tax changes are on tap July 1 and beyond for Arkansas shoppers and businesses. How will you and your business be affected?
by - June 12, 2013 4:56 pm
Program Awards Associate’s Degrees
A new partnership will award associate’s degrees to Arkansas students who complete the required number of hours after transferring from two-year to four-year schools. “Credit When It’s Due” was announced…
by - June 12, 2013 4:15 pm
For IT Executive And Author Dan Harpool, It Starts With Planning
“Everybody needs motivation,” says Dan Harpool, CEO of Complete Computing and the author of a new book, “The Little Book of Planning Wisdom.” The collection of inspiring quotes have been…
by - June 12, 2013 12:17 pm
Arvest Mortgage reaches $1 billion in record time
Arvest Bank said Wednesday (June 12) it originated more than $1 billion in mortgage loans for the 11th consecutive year and achieved this milestone in record time. The bank cited…
by - June 12, 2013 7:17 am
Williams’ nab Sebastian County Farm Family title
Managing hundreds of acres and more than 140 Charolais cattle is truly a family affair for Tammie and Len Williams, and is also just part of what they do and…
by - June 12, 2013 7:13 am
Wednesday Kudos: Collective Bias Gains New CEO
Changes are underway at a Bentonville-based social media firm, the Fort Smith Chamber announces a transition plan, and honors abound for several with Arkansas connections. COLLECTIVE BIAS CEO CHANGE John…
by - June 12, 2013 6:18 am
State’s Loss Of Top Education Officials Not Unusual, Kimbrell Says
The Arkansas Department of Education is losing two of its five assistant commissioners as well as its chief of staff, but Education Commissioner Dr. Tom Kiimbrell said Tuesday that turnover…
by - June 11, 2013 11:16 pm
Homebuilders blazing with new permits in May
Homebuilders in the region’s four largest cities received 201 permits last month to start new building new homes in Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers and Bentonville. These cumulative new residential permits were…
by - June 11, 2013 11:14 pm
Ramsey: Premium Prices Key To Insurance Exchange Success
Arkansas Times associate editor David Ramsey says premium prices for health insurance plans offered in a forthcoming state exchange may be more important than the number of carrier participants. Ramsey,…
by - June 11, 2013 7:01 pm
Fort Smith Chamber announces leadership transition
The Board of the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday (June 11) announced a leadership transition plan that will see Paul Harvel, CEO of the Fort Smith Regional…
by - June 11, 2013 5:39 pm
‘Private Option’ Opponents Get Green Light From AG For Ballot Proposal
Voters may get a chance to decide whether or not to keep the “private option” plan approved by state lawmakers and signed into law by Gov. Mike Beebe.
by - June 11, 2013 5:10 pm
$4 million Tankersley expansion to add jobs
Ground was broken today (June 11) that will add between 20 and 40 jobs to the Van Buren economy. Officials with Tankersley Food Service, along with Van Buren Mayor Bob…
by - June 11, 2013 4:40 pm
Experts scrutinize the value of college degrees
The cost of a college degree has never been higher in times of near-flat inflation like those seen in the past few years. Conversely, incomes have also been stagnant and…
by - June 11, 2013 6:15 am
U.S. Senate Approves $955 Billion Farm Bill
From our content partner, The City Wire: The U.S. Senate on Monday approved a five-year farm bill by a 66-27 vote, with U.S. Sens. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., and John Boozman,…
by - June 11, 2013 6:11 am
ADEQ Moving Forward With New Air Testing Law Despite Concerns
From Rob Moritz with our content partner, the Arkansas News Bureau: The director of the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality says a new state law will put the state’s air…
by - June 11, 2013 6:03 am
Little Rock Banker George Worthen Dies
Longtime Little Rock banker George G. Worthen has died at the age of 71. Worthen came from a lineage of prominent bankers in the renowned Worthen family. He was most…
by - June 10, 2013 11:02 pm
Arkansas Insurance Commissioner: More Carriers May Still Enter Exchange
Arkansas Insurance Commissioner Jay Bradford is satisfied that five companies have submitted letters of intent to do business in the state’s forthcoming health insurance exchange, but he says more may be on the way.
by - June 10, 2013 10:58 pm
NWACC names student center after Paneitz
NorthWest Arkansas Community College will name a college building in honor of Dr. Becky Paneitz, Ric Clifford, chairman of the college’s board of trustees said Monday (June 10). Clifford read…
by - June 10, 2013 5:03 pm
Consumers expected to spend $13 billion on Dad
Father’s Day is June 16 and retailers expect consumers to dole out $119.84 per person for dear ole dad. Spending is expected to total roughly $13.3 billion, up slightly from…