Business

Fort Smith Whirlpool Plant On The Market As New Factory Opens In Tennessee

Officials with the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) have begun the process of sending site location consultants “building profile” info about Whirlpool’s soon-to-be closed plant in Fort Smith on the heels of a new facility opening in Tennessee.

Three UA entrepreneur teams win contests

A third graduate student team from the University of Arkansas has taken the top prize in a 2012 business plan contest that carries an automatic berth for the Venture Labs…

Whirlpool property marketing push moves forward

For Heifer, These Enthusiasts Put The ‘Fun’ In Fundraising

Heifer International has its fair share of celebrity supporters, but the work of its rank-and-file followers generates significant contributions to the Little Rock non-profit hunger relief organization.

Paneitz To Retire From Northwest Arkansas Community College

The president of Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC), Dr. Becky Paneitz, announced plans to retire in June 2013.

Get on the shelf finalists chosen

Ten hopeful entrepreneurs anxiously cleared round one of Walmart’s “Get on the shelf “ contest launched last month. These lucky few were plucked from more than 4,000 submissions in which…

Crystal Bridges to host historic 3-Commission meeting

Three of Arkansas’ most prestigious commissions will convene this week in Bentonville. It’s the first time anyone can remember that they have met together outside of Little Rock, which has…

Fort Smith Regional Dialysis Center moves, expands

The Fort Smith Regional Dialysis Center (FSRDC) recently completed their move from 1506 Dodson Ave. to a larger facility at 2201 Brooken Hill Drive. Initially, the number of patients served…

Fort Smith area permit values down in March

Building permit values in Fort Smith, Greenwood and Van Buren, combined to total $9.885 million in March, up from the $7.04 million February total, but down drastically from the $19.432…

Investment Director Says Second Quarter Results To Be ‘Noisy’

Quarterly earnings roll out this week for U.S. firms, including several Arkansas-based stocks. Chris Harkins, Senior Vice-president and Managing Director with Little Rock-based Delta Trust Investments, says he expects the results to be “noisy.”

Magnetic Marketing Summit Slated For April 18

On Wednesday, April 18th, Talk Business will partner with Enlightened Marketing, the North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce and Arvest Bank for an inaugural workshop for small businesses.

Little Rock Insurance Adjustment Firm To Benefit From Regions Business

Central Adjustment Company, Inc. (CAC) is expanding its claims management insurance adjusting and third-party administrator business thanks to a new deal with Regions Insurance.

Business leader Don Flanders has died (Updated)

Accomplished and acclaimed Fort Smith businessman and philanthropist Don Flanders has died. He was 87. He died in his home Easter Sunday, said his son, Dudley. (Link here to read…

Head Football Coach Placed On Paid Leave Pending Accident Review

Much has been written and said regarding University of Arkansas head football Bobby Petrino and the unfolding scandal surrounding a motorcycle accident that led to the coach lying to his family, his superiors and the public. A round-up from around the state of news and analysis.

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