by - December 17, 2012 2:03 pm
Building permit values in Fort Smith, Greenwood and Van Buren, combined to total $16.899 million in November, a significant improvement from October’s $12.789 million total and well above the $9.553…
by - December 17, 2012 12:29 pm
Manufacturing in the New York region shrank for a fifth straight month in December, while an increase in optimism about the next six months signals factories are poised to rebound…
by - December 17, 2012 12:21 pm
This marks the 20th year for the Lights of the Ozarks display on the downtown Fayetteville Square and it comes with an $80,000 price tag. The more than 450,000 festive…
by - December 17, 2012 11:44 am
It was at the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter signature fundraiser, the Starlight Gala, where Steve Schotta first became familiar with the non-profit’s mission. He wanted to learn more and took…
by - December 15, 2012 3:49 pm
Small businesses – from restaurants to hardware stores to creative agencies – offer their opinions on prospects for next year.
by - December 15, 2012 3:26 pm
Arkansas State University Chancellor Tim Hudson will travel to Querétaro, Mexico to continue due diligence on a project to expand the Jonesboro campus south of the border.
by - December 14, 2012 5:44 pm
For our weekend business readers: ARE YOU DISTRACTED AT WORK? You are not alone. The Wall Street Journal says distractions in the work place caused from email and constant meetings…
by - December 14, 2012 10:32 am
The Jones Trust launched an endowment campaign Friday (Dec. 14) with news of $20 million in contributions from the Walton Family Foundation and Care Foundation, a fund of Endeavor Foundation….
by - December 14, 2012 9:34 am
On Thursday, hundreds of Hawker Beechcraft employees attended a jobs fair aimed at helping them find future employment. The event was held at the former Aerospace Education Center near the…
by - December 13, 2012 10:23 pm
Chick-fil-A was “falsely accused of hating the LGBT movement,” according to Larry Cox, senior director of International and Operational Services for Chick-fil-A’s WinShape Foundation. The remark, directed on Thursday (Dec….
by - December 13, 2012 9:29 pm
Springdale-based Harps Food and Smart Chicken will donate approximately 8,600 pounds of chicken to the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank on Tuesday (Dec. 18). This donation marks ten years of giving…
by - December 13, 2012 7:28 pm
Small businesses are said to be the backbone of local community growth. And looking toward 2013 local business owners are hopeful the sluggish recovery will continue, but they are not…
by - December 13, 2012 7:21 pm
Officials with Rheem have confirmed a layoff of 100 jobs at its Fort Smith operation by Jan. 11. Rheem employees were told Thursday morning of the layoff plans.
by - December 13, 2012 4:35 pm
Arvest Bank announced Thursday it has entered into an agreement with Bank of America to purchase 29 locations and most deposit accounts and loans associated with those locations, including 9 in Arkansas.
by - December 13, 2012 4:12 pm
Arvest Bank continues to grow its market share and reach as the Fayetteville-based institution struck a deal with Bank of America to acquire 29 locations and most of the deposit…
by - December 13, 2012 3:27 pm
In an effort to capitalize on its nationally known name and to re-position its interest in regional job growth, the Garland County Economic Development Corporation has changed its name to…
by - December 13, 2012 3:00 pm
Retail sales rebounded in November and applications for jobless benefits fell more than forecast last week, pointing to strength in U.S. consumer demand as the holiday-shopping season gets under way….
by - December 13, 2012 11:43 am
Finalists from Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas have qualified as finalists for the 2013 Henry Awards. The 2013 Henry Awards winners will be revealed at the 39th Annual Arkansas Governor’s…
by - December 13, 2012 11:33 am
Greg Phillips, a 15-year veteran of the Main Street Arkansas downtown development program, has been named the new director of Main Street Arkansas, according to Arkansas Historic Preservation Program Director…
by - December 13, 2012 11:11 am
Officials with Rheem have confirmed a layoff of 100 jobs at the company's Fort Smith operation by Jan. 11. Rheem employees were told Thursday morning of the layoff plans. Rumors…
