by - February 18, 2013 1:07 pm
Tepid home sales to start 2013
The local residential real estate market was muted in January as agents sold just 71 homes in Sebastian and Crawford counties combined. Unit sales slid 19.3% from 2011 and 26%…
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by - February 18, 2013 10:43 am
USA Truck Names John Simone CEO, Cliff Beckham To Stay As CFO
USA Truck, Inc. announced today that John Simone has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer and has joined the company’s Board of Directors. Former CEO Cliff Beckham has returned…
by - February 18, 2013 10:18 am
USA Truck names new CEO (Updated)
Officials with USA Truck announced Monday (Feb. 19) that John Simone, 51, will be the company’s new president and CEO, with former CEO Cliff Beckham, 41, to become the executive…
by - February 17, 2013 9:39 pm
Big River Steel: The Nucor pushback
With state lawmakers contemplating a $125 million bond program to advance a $1.1 billion steel mill project in northeast Arkansas, a competitor is quietly pushing back at the capitol by…
by - February 17, 2013 9:06 pm
Brawner: Parental Rights, Race In School Choice Debate
Arkansas News Bureau columnist and Talk Business contributor Steve Brawner uses his latest column to discuss the simmering debate over school choice at the Arkansas legislature. Several bills have been…
by - February 17, 2013 8:51 pm
Sean Rochelle To Head Razorback Foundation
University of Arkansas graduate and former Razorback Athletics administrator, Dr. Sean Rochelle has been named executive director of the Razorback Foundation. Rochelle has been with the Razorback Foundation since 2008,…
by - February 17, 2013 12:27 am
Big River Steel: The Nucor Pushback
With state lawmakers contemplating a $125 million bond program to advance a $1.1 billion steel mill project in northeast Arkansas, a competitor is quietly pushing back by raising concerns about the investment group supporting Big River Steel.
by - February 16, 2013 10:06 am
Four Inducted In State’s Business Hall Of Fame
Friday night (Feb. 15) four new inductees entered the University of Arkansas Walton College of Business’ Hall of Fame. Talk Business Arkansas was a sponsor of the event. More than…
by - February 16, 2013 9:40 am
Tyson Foods Chairman Resigns From UA Board
Tyson Foods Chairman John Tyson resigned from the University of Arkansas board of trustees last week, but school officials and Tyson aren’t commenting on the departure. From our content partner,…
by - February 15, 2013 6:13 pm
The Weekend Digest: Michael Jordan, The Eagles & The CEO Pope
For our weekend business and political readers: MICHAEL JORDAN AT 50 STILL FLYING HIGH He’s Michael Jordan and that’s all that needs to be said. He was the king and…
by - February 15, 2013 6:00 pm
‘Total Disaster’ Sales Noted By Wal-Mart Exec
A Friday (Feb. 15) afternoon revelation that February sales for Wal-Mart Stores could hit lows not seen in seven years sent company shares on a brief dive before recovering to…
by - February 15, 2013 4:29 pm
‘Total disaster’ sales noted by Wal-Mart exec
A Friday (Feb. 15) afternoon revelation that February sales for Wal-Mart Stores could hit lows not seen in seven years sent company shares on a brief dive before recovering to…
by - February 15, 2013 2:45 pm
Jobs, education challenges noted at chamber banquet
Business and community leaders from across the Fort Smith area gathered Friday afternoon for the 125th annual meeting of the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce. Mike Callan, the chamber's…
by - February 15, 2013 12:06 pm
Tyson Foods Acquires Utah Chip Maker
Tyson Foods, Inc. has acquired the assets of Utah-based Don Julio Foods, a maker of flour and corn tortillas, potato chips, tortilla chips and pretzels. The products are marketed under…
by - February 15, 2013 11:41 am
Hendrix President Timothy Cloyd Stepping Down
Dr. J. Timothy Cloyd is stepping down as President of Hendrix College after 12 years in that position, according to a statement from the school. Cloyd will return to the…
by - February 15, 2013 11:36 am
NWA homeless tally up 42% in 2007-2011 period
Single, white, middle-aged men account for the majority of homeless people in Northwest Arkansas, according to a recent census, but women with children are the fastest growing segment of the…
by - February 15, 2013 11:03 am
Tyson Foods acquires tortilla maker Don Julio Foods
Tyson Foods has purchased Don Julio Foods of Clearfield, Utah, to compliment the meat company’s tortilla business — Mexican Original. Donnie Smith, president and CEO of Tyson Foods, said the…
by - February 15, 2013 12:38 am
Rep. Sabin Sees Public-Private Opportunities With P3 Bill
A measure that could open the floodgates for more public-private partnerships in Arkansas is making its way through the legislature. What does it do and who supports it?
by - February 14, 2013 11:44 pm
Electronic Wagers Off To A Fast Start In 2013
The latest statistics released by the Arkansas Racing Commission show that casino-style gambling at Oaklawn and Southland are off to a fast start in 2013. Both tracks saw double-digit increases…
by - February 14, 2013 10:39 pm
January home sales and prices move higher
Stronger home sales kicked 2013 into action last month as real estate agents in Benton and Washington counties sold 366 homes, the best start in five years, according to MountData.com….