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13 Governors ask auto leaders for CNG plan

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin is one of 13 state Governors who are asking auto manufacturing chiefs to send them a plan provide the states “a cost-saving measure for states and…

“Boss Lady” Karen Flake On Entrepreneurship And Leadership

She’s about to take over the helm at Mount Saint Mary Academy and entrepreneur Karen Flake expects to bring her business acumen to the all-girls high school’s short-term and long-term livelihood.

Arkansas Consumer Confidence Still Weak, But Improving

The latest Arkansas Consumer Confidence Report still reflects overall pessimism, but does show improvement in several key areas as residents are feeling more comfortable with their personal finances, job security and spending levels.

Welspun Pipe Fire Could Cost $1.5 Million Or More

A major fire at Welspun Pipes in the Little Rock Port Authority damaged a room full of critical computer operations and could delay the plant’s manufacturing capabilities.

Weekend Digest: “The Scream” And Business Survival

Our recommended weekend business reading involves a mystery art buyer, Amazons in Brazil and secrets to business survival.

U.S. consumer sentiment drops to year’s low

Confidence among U.S. consumers unexpectedly declined in July to the lowest level this year as Americans grew more pessimistic about their finances. The Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan index of consumer…

Beebe Touts Conservative Budgeting In Radio Address

Gov. Mike Beebe sung the state’s praises for conservative budgeting in his weekly radio address.

ABF garners Inbound Logistics recognition

Fort Smith-based ABF Freight System is cited by Inbound Logistics as a “Green 75 Supply Chain Partner.” The magazine’s annual list of supply chain partners committed to sustainability appears in…

Buffett may add newspapers as industry revenue drops

Warren Buffett, the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., said he may increase his journalism bet as publishers seek to get rid of newspapers with falling sales. “I like buying individual…

Wanted In Arkansas: More Trade With Mexico

Bilateral trade between the United States and Mexico totals $1 billion per day and Arkansas companies are hoping to cash in on more of that share.

ABB earnings may disappoint on large-order drought

ABB Ltd., the world’s biggest manufacturer of power grids, may report second-quarter earnings below analysts’ estimates amid a dearth of big-ticket orders and higher-than-expected charges from the integration of an…

UCA Gets New Endowed Professorship For Insurance, Risk Management

AMC/Fairmont has pledged $100,000 to become the lead donor and strategic partner in the advancement of the Insurance and Risk Management program by creating the Dr. John Bratton Endowed Professorship…

Falkner wins inaugural Dow Now contest

Bob Falkner’s negative view of where the stock market is heading has proven positive to his cash flow. Falkner, of Fort Smith, is the inaugural winner of the “Where’s the…

Wanted: More trade with Mexico

Bilateral trade between the United States and Mexico totals $1 billion per day and Arkansas companies are hoping to cash in on more of that share. Graham Catlett, chair of…

AAF to add 58 jobs in Fayetteville

Louisville, Ky.-based American Air Filter Co. (AAF) will invest $516,000 in its Fayetteville plant and add an estimated 58 jobs. The Fayetteville plant, which makes panel and pleated air filters…

One-time Gains From Year Ago Skew Bank Of The Ozarks Profits

Bank of the Ozarks saw its second quarter profits decline substantially from a year ago due to one-time charges from two FDIC transactions.

Manufacturer To Add 58 New Jobs In Fayetteville

American Air Filter Co., Inc. (AAF), a manufacturer of air filtration products, will expand its Fayetteville manufacturing facility adding 58 new jobs to its existing workforce of 112.

Confidence in U.S. stagnates as employment stalls

Consumer confidence stagnated last week as scant improvement in the labor market left Americans more discouraged about the economy. The Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index held at minus 37.5 in the…

Signatures submitted for Benton County wet-dry vote

A rough math exercise shows that the effort to place a wet-dry vote on the Benton County ballot in November cost around $6.50 per signature. Keep Dollars in Benton County…