by - April 3, 2012 11:42 am
Boosted by strong tax collections in all major revenue categories and lower-than-expected income tax refunds, Arkansas’ March revenue report reflected a strong month of economic activity.
by - April 3, 2012 10:25 am
Historically low natural gas prices have pushed the state’s rig count to its lowest level in more than six years and have substantially stalled production and hiring in the Fayetteville…
by - April 2, 2012 11:52 pm
Regulars at the local farmers' markets will see a few surprises at the beginning of the season thanks to the warmer than normal winter. Farmers’ market season kicks off this…
by - April 2, 2012 10:47 pm
The American Meat Institute recently acknowledged more than 100 meat and poultry plants for outstanding worker safety records in 2011. A few Arkansas plants made the grade. Butterball came up…
by - April 2, 2012 8:08 pm
North Little Rock-based Razor Chemical Co. has a colorful and environmentally-friendly formula for success. From its products to its management, this manufacturing firm knows how to survive and succeed.
by - April 2, 2012 1:37 pm
Talk Business has reported periodically on the phenomenon known as “mass layoffs,” those major workforce reductions that often garner headlines when they hit communities in Arkansas. The 2008-09 recession brought…
by - April 2, 2012 12:47 pm
With the recent announcement of some Best Buy stores closing and others downsizing, it appears retailers are trying to figure out what size matters. Best Buy said Friday (March 29)…
by - April 2, 2012 11:29 am
Mitsubishi has decided to “mothball” its Fort Smith wind-turbine manufacturing that was expected to employ 400 at full production.
by - April 2, 2012 11:16 am
Mitsubishi has decided to “mothball” its Fort Smith wind-turbine manufacturing that was expected to employ 400 at full production. Officials with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries said the demand for wind turbines…
by - April 2, 2012 10:07 am
Today, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that in 2011 Arkansas recorded 154 mass layoff actions, affecting 16,665 workers — a record high.
by - April 1, 2012 9:26 pm
It was a grueling weekend of coding, problem solving and camaraderie for 51 tech-savvy volunteers who donated 1,020 hours of time to eight local charities. The second annual NWA GIve…
by - March 30, 2012 4:48 pm
Randy Zook, president and CEO of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce, thinks Arkansas could be “one of the largest energy producing states in the country,” if it “doesn’t do something dumb.”
by - March 30, 2012 4:18 pm
Randy Zook, president and CEO of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce, thinks Arkansas could be “one of the largest energy producing states in the country,” if it “doesn’t do…
by - March 30, 2012 2:39 pm
Arkansas’ February jobless rate was 7.6%, with more employed and fewer unemployed compared to January during which the jobless rate was also 7.6%. The February rate was down compared to…
by - March 30, 2012 12:45 pm
Venture capital is the lifeblood of ambitious entrepreneurs seeking to be the next big thing. But Alan Taetle of Atlanta-based Noro-Moseley Partners said it’s not the ticket for all start-ups.
by - March 30, 2012 12:27 pm
Commodity traders and large buyers like Tyson Foods Inc. anxiously awaited the annual pre-planting report released Friday (Mar. 30) by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Acreage devoted to corn will…
by - March 30, 2012 11:58 am
Arkansas’ February state jobless rate was unchanged from January at 7.6%, according to the latest report from the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services.
by - March 30, 2012 8:44 am
SILOAM SPRINGS – About 45 people came to learn more Thursday night (March 29) about the city’s proposal to invest $8.3 million to run fiber optic cable directly to residents’…
by - March 29, 2012 7:21 pm
It’s been a long time coming, but there’s life again at Grand Valley Estates in east Springdale. Legacy National Bank and builder Jeff Whorton teamed up to make sweet lemonade…
by - March 29, 2012 1:11 pm
UALR Economist Dr. Michael Pakko revised his state economic forecast to reflect an improving jobs picture and a weakening housing market.
