by - October 2, 2013 1:16 pm
Arkansas tax revenue on a positive track
Arkansas tax collections for the first three months of the fiscal year are on a positive track, with the closely watched sales and use tax revenue up more than 6%….
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by - October 2, 2013 11:22 am
Plum Creek CEO Says Housing Rebound, Chinese Demand Bodes Well For Industry
Plum Creek Timber Corp. CEO Rick Holley told members of the Arkansas Forestry Association that a housing recovery and new markets bode well for the industry as he expects bullish…
by - October 2, 2013 10:01 am
September Gains Boost Year-to-date State Tax Collections
Boosted by across-the-board September gains in all major revenue categories, Arkansas ended its first fiscal quarter with net revenues 4.2% above last year and 2.3% above forecast. State revenue officials…
by - October 1, 2013 10:27 pm
Despite Glitches, Health Insurance Officials Encouraged
Despite glitches in the new online insurance marketplace, Arkansas officials were encouraged by the early participation on Day One. The federal government’s marketplace web site triggered technical problems for the…
by - October 1, 2013 9:55 pm
10 of 15 Arkansas-based Stocks Up In 2013
Two surprising bank acquisitions and two attempted corporate takeovers have been part of an Arkansas business year in which the share price has increased for 10 the 15 publicly-held companies…
by - October 1, 2013 5:42 pm
10 of 15 Arkansas-based stocks up in 2013
Two surprising bank acquisitions and two attempted corporate takeovers have been part of an Arkansas business year in which the share price has increased for 10 the 15 publicly-held companies…
by - October 1, 2013 3:11 pm
Mobile commerce momentum booms for retail
Consumers are using smartphones and tablets to interact with retailers more than half of the time, according to a new report by Shop.org and comScore. Analysts agree that retailers like…
by - October 1, 2013 2:45 pm
Clinton, Beebe, U.S. Chamber Tout ‘Hire Our Heroes’ Jobs Fair
Against the backdrop of thousands of federal workers on unpaid furlough today, President Bill Clinton and Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation for a “Hire Our Heroes” job fair.
by - October 1, 2013 2:05 pm
Baloney Sandwich Index rises higher in August
The latest Baloney Sandwich Index predicts an upward trend in the jobless rate for the Fort Smith metro area. The August BSI rose to 148.8 from 126.4 in July. The…
by - October 1, 2013 1:19 pm
Wal-Mart Beefs Up Online Fulfillment Network
Two new fulfillment centers dedicated to filling Wal-Mart’s online orders will bring more than 600 new full-time jobs to Texas and Pennsylvania, the retail giant announced early Tuesday morning (Oct….
by - October 1, 2013 12:10 pm
Hino to add 200 jobs to Arkansas manufacturing plant
Hino Manufacturing U.S.A. plans to invest more than $55 million in its Marion, Ark., plant and add 200 new jobs, according to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. Through this expansion,…
by - October 1, 2013 12:07 pm
It’s 129 dealerships for America’s Car-Mart
America's Car-Mart announces the opening of its 129th dealership this week as the buy here, pay here used auto dealer is on track to exceed its 10% annual expansion rate…
by - October 1, 2013 9:58 am
Washington Regional adds new neurosurgeon
Dr. Brandon Evans, a specialist in neurosurgery, has joined the Washington Regional’s Northwest Arkansas Neuroscience Institute. Evans received his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in…
by - October 1, 2013 9:46 am
Hino Motors To Expand By 200 Workers, $55 Million
Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A. will expand its Marion manufacturing facility, adding 200 jobs and investing more than $55 million. The auto parts maker currently employs 350 at its Marion factory….
by - October 1, 2013 8:39 am
Women Bloggers Dole Advice, Sensibility
On a September weekend a few weeks ago, just over 100 women spent three days at Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center for an end-of-summer camp. More than 20 speakers* gave…
by - October 1, 2013 6:44 am
Personal Income Up In Arkansas, Lags U.S. Average
The value of personal incomes in Arkansas was $106.347 billion in the second quarter of 2013, up 2.1% compared to the second quarter but below the 2.69% year-over-year increase in…
by - October 1, 2013 2:01 am
Wal-Mart beefs up online fulfillment network
Two new fulfillment centers dedicated to filling Wal-Mart’s online orders will bring more than 600 new full-time jobs to Texas and Pennsylvania, the retail giant announced early Tuesday morning (Oct….
by - September 30, 2013 10:57 pm
Water quality conference on tap
The Illinois River Watershed Partnership is hosting its second annual “Restoration of Our Rivers” Conference, providing expertise and training in water-quality and stormwater management to help restore and protect rivers…
by - September 30, 2013 10:14 pm
Wal-Mart to offer flu shots
Wal-Mart joins the ranks of other retailers to announce it will make flu vaccine shots available in hundreds of its stores beginning this week. The retailer has partnered with Summit…
by - September 30, 2013 9:21 pm
Bank deposits dip across the state
Consumers across the state pulled $267 million out of Arkansas banks this past year, as deposits among the 1,442 bank branches declined by 0.5% from a year ago, according to…