Business

The ‘Twist’ offers wine, paint and dancing

FAYETTEVILLE — The rules at Painting With A Twist are simple—and they are hand-painted on the wall of every room at the Fayetteville business: 1. Get fully relaxed. 2. Avoid…

Third quarter 2012 Arkansas income up 3.75%

Arkansas’ personal income totaled $103.093 billion in the third quarter of 2012, up almost 4% compared to the same period of 2011, and up almost 1% compared to the second…

Arkansas natgas tax collections down more than 33%

The persistent low price of natural gas and the move by energy producers to produce higher-margin domestic oil and other liquids has pushed Arkansas severance tax collections lower more than…

Economists Expect Sluggish Start To 2013

Decision makers running businesses in 2013 possess a cautious outlook in the first quarter of 2013, according to Wells Fargo economists.

World Leaders Meet In Little Rock

A group of former democratically elected heads-of-state from all over the world were in Little Rock on Monday and Tuesday as part of a conference on economic and political empowerment for women.

Senator: Lottery Funds Should Go To Advancing Students

The incoming chairman of the Senate Education Committee is still considering options for increasing lottery scholarship awards as students advance toward their degrees, even as a legislative panel is recommending…

The Supply Side: Wal-Mart supplier community news briefs

Barry Callebaut acquires chocolate division from Petra Foods Barry Callebaut, a major chocolate supplier to Nestle and Hershey agreed to by Petra Foods cocoa operation for $950 million. The Petra…

Fort Smith, XNA see limited traffic gains

The regional airports in Northwest Arkansas and Fort Smith have seen more traffic for the first 11 months of 2012, but just barely. U.S. air carriers have reduced the number…

Wal-Mart to build new supercenter in Springdale

Wal-Mart and Springdale city officials confirmed Tuesday (Dec. 18) plans to build a new supercenter near Interstate 540 and Elm Springs Road bringing an estimated 300 new jobs to the…

Economists expect sluggish start to 2013

Decision makers running businesses in 2013 possess a cautious outlook in the first quarter of 2013, according to Wells Fargo economists. This economic team expects a sluggish real Gross Domestic…

More details released on Wal-Mart Mexico bribery issue

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world’s biggest retailer, said it’s investigating how it got a license for a store in Mexico as the New York Times reported its local unit bribed…

FCRA boss to get $25,000 bonus

Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority (FCRA) Executive Director Ivy Owen received a $25,000 bonus and a two-year contract extension on Monday (Dec. 17) following board approval of a $418,000 land sale…

New Arvest Branch coming to Fayetteville

Arvest Bank will break ground for its newest location in Fayetteville on Thursday (Dec. 20). The new bank branch is located at southwest corner of College Avenue and Township Boulevard….

Delta Regional Authority Co-chair Sees Brighter Days Ahead

Small businesses are the key to transforming the Delta's economy and one major regional leader said it's time to “double-down” on these investments. Appearing on this week's edition of Talk…

The State of Tourism In The Natural State

Arkansas Parks & Tourism director Richard Davies offers insight on the history and future of the state’s significant tourism economy.

Cox e-mail outage hits all Arkansas users

Cox Communications experienced a weekend email outage for all Arkansas customers who use the cox.net email platform, according to Kelly Zega, a public affairs representative for the company. The outage…

McDaniel, Beebe Ask For School Funding Rehearing

Attorney General Dustin McDaniel today filed an appellant’s petition for a rehearing in the recent case that called into question the state’s funding mechanism for schools. Gov. Mike Beebe took…

Fort Smith housing market sends mixed signals in 2012

The greater Fort Smith metro area, which includes both Sebastian and Crawford counties, continues to report mixed results with respect to its residential housing market as 2012 nears an end….

FDIC: Mobile payments set for rapid growth

It’s not breaking news that mobile phones have changed how businesses and consumers interact, but a report issued Monday (Dec. 17) by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. addresses the legal,…

A strong finish in 2012 for local real estate market

Agents and brokers across Northwest Arkansas agree 2012 has been a year of pleasant surprises with rising home prices, additional sales and fewer distressed properties in the mix. It’s been…

University of Arkansas to receive $5 million from state for food science center

Tyson board chairman’s new contract includes $40 million cash incentive

Officials from Fort Smith and Poland sign Friendship Pact, mark arrival of F-35 jets

Grow for the Green Soybean Yield Challenge slated for its 16th year