by - April 18, 2012 5:43 pm
Trucking profits signal stronger economy
That old adage “if you bought it, a truck brought it” is as true today as ever before according to the latest report from the American Trucking Association – 2012…
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by - April 18, 2012 5:21 pm
Whirlpool Faces Union Questions, Loses Trade Dispute
On Tuesday (April 17), Whirlpool CEO Jeff Fettig and the Whirlpool Board of Directors faced pointed questions from union officials during a shareholders’ meeting in Chicago.
by - April 18, 2012 3:54 pm
12-foot channel not on funding list
A United States Congressional moratorium on earmarks has placed the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System (MKARNS) 12-foot channel project on indefinite hold. The MKARNS 12-foot channel project is part of…
by - April 18, 2012 3:49 pm
Whirlpool faces union questions, loses trade dispute
It’s been a tough public relations week for Whirlpool Corp. On Tuesday (April 17), Whirlpool CEO Jeff Fettig and the Whirlpool Board of Directors faced pointed questions from union officials…
by - April 18, 2012 2:49 pm
State Business Hall Of Fame Nominations Sought
The Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas is accepting nominations for the 2013 Arkansas Business Hall of Fame. The submission deadline is June 1, 2012.
by - April 18, 2012 1:15 pm
Arvest Bank promotes lending officers
Arvest Bank recently announced two internal promotions among its lending teams in Washington County. Greg Martin, previously a vice president and commercial banker for Arvest Bank, has been promoted to…
by - April 18, 2012 12:14 pm
J.B. Hunt director resigns
William J. Shea Jr., who has served as a board member for J.B. Hunt Transport Services since 2011, resigned his position effective April 16 according to a recent filing with…
by - April 18, 2012 4:46 am
TBQ Q2: Entrepreneurs & The World Of Tomorrow
From budding entrepreneurs to learned hands to the workforce of the future, the latest edition of Talk Business Quarterly provides plenty to ponder in the business and political arenas.
by - April 17, 2012 9:57 pm
Women entrepreneurs share business expertise
The Organization of Women in International Trade hosted a local forum in Bentonville tonight (April 17) that featured three women entrepreneurs running Arkansas companies. Christine Meier, co-owner of Canvas Corp.,…
by - April 17, 2012 7:34 pm
Jessica Dorrell Leaves UA In Settlement Agreement
The woman in the center of the controversy of fired Razorback football coach Bobby Petrino is leaving her university post.
by - April 17, 2012 7:20 pm
Energy Bills, Pump Prices Poised For Consumer Relief
Energy budgets for Arkansas homeowners and motorists should get a little bit of relief over the next several months as pump prices and local electric and gas bills smooth out or even see a slight drop.
by - April 17, 2012 7:06 pm
Bill Clark Wetlands An Oasis In The Busy City
For busy downtown workers in the capital city of Little Rock, there are a number of oasis destinations. If you haven’t been to the Bill Clark wetlands park on the Clinton Presidential Library grounds, then you’re missing the latest.
by - April 17, 2012 5:09 pm
Energy prices a mixed bag for Arkansas consumers
Energy budgets for Arkansas homeowners and motorists should get a little bit of relief over the next several months as pump prices and local electric and gas bills smooth out…
by - April 17, 2012 5:03 pm
Agribusiness Weekly Update: Demand for beef remains low
Beef U.S. beef packers lost $108.39 per head processed, versus 47 cents pocketed a year ago. Cattle slaughter was down 9.8%, while beef production fell 6.5% from a year ago….
by - April 17, 2012 3:50 pm
UA Receives 2 Gifts Worth $1.25 Million In Wake Of Petrino Firing
The Donald W. Reynolds Foundation and its board chair, Fred Smith, announced two separate gifts to the University of Arkansas totaling $1.25 million.
by - April 17, 2012 3:45 pm
Sparks names new chief financial officer
Richard Boone, the associate administrator for Sparks Health System, has been promoted to chief financial officer for Sparks. Sparks is owned by Naples, Fla.-based Health Management Associates. Boone has been…
by - April 17, 2012 12:43 pm
Small Business Administration Announces 2012 Award Winners
The U. S. Small Business Administration announced its Arkansas District winners, which will be honored at a luncheon next Tuesday, April 24.
by - April 17, 2012 11:45 am
Entrepreneurs sought by veteran trainer
Teri Hawkins has worked with the likes of Lee Iacocca, Bill Gates and Liz Claiborne. Why in the world would she be interested in local entrepreneurs looking to grow their…
by - April 17, 2012 11:36 am
Stephens Inc. Opens San Francisco Research Office
Stephens Inc. has expanded its equity research department with a new operation in San Francisco’s financial district. The location will focus on equity research in the specialty finance industry.
by - April 17, 2012 10:08 am
Greener spring means business boom for some
The greens have greened earlier and golfers are hitting it hard. A mild winter and unseasonably warm spring have sent vegetation skyward and people outside to enjoy the weather. Golf…