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Sba Seeking Nominations For Small Business Awards

The Arkansas District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking nominations for the 2012 National Small Business Week Awards to be presented to winners in Arkansas next April.

Aedc Chief Maria Haley Dies After Brain Aneurysm

Maria Haley, executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, died Tuesday night from a brain aneurysm she suffered Friday. She was 70.

A spokesperson for UAMS confirmed her passing, which occurred around 8:45 pm.

Metro Gdp Growth Rebounds In 2010

Arkansas’ seven metro areas in or substantially connected to the state saw GDP gains in 2010, with the Jonesboro metro area posting the highest percentage gain, according to figures released Tuesday by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Convention Center funding plan released; 1% lowered in year 6

The Fort Smith Advertising & Promotion Commission unveiled Monday (Sept. 12) a detailed 6-year plan on how revenues from a proposed 1% prepared food tax would be spent if voters…

The Compass Report: National economic analysis

Editor’s note: Following is the analysis from economic Jeff Collins related to the national economy. The analysis was part of The Compass Report for the second quarter of 2011. The…

Bank Of America To Cut 30,000 Jobs, Impact On Arkansas Unknown

Bank of America said Monday it will eliminate 30,000 jobs as part of a cost-cutting plan to save $5 billion by the end of 2013.

After G-p Layoffs, Crossett Gets Modest Help

After Friday’s news that Georgia-Pacific would "indefinitely suspend" several operations in Crossett laying off 700 workers by Nov. 7, federal officials announced a grant that could help restore some economic activity to the region.

Arkansas Best Expanding Asian Operations

Arkansas Best Freight, the largest subsidiary of Fort Smith-based Arkansas Best Corp., is adding 12 new offices throughout Asia.

AEDC director hospitalized in ‘serious condition’

story by Roby Brock and Michael Tilley [email protected] Maria Haley, executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, remains at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences hospital after becoming…

State Economic Chief In ‘serious Condition’ At Uams

Maria Haley, executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, remains at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences hospital after becoming ill Friday.

Psc Commissioners Grill Entergy, One Unconvinced On Miso Move

Entergy Arkansas officials learned the concerns of PSC commissioners about the electric company’s exit from its current system agreement, including one commissioner’s position best described as "unconvinced."

Georgia-pacific To Shutter Key Crossett Operations ‘indefinitely’

Talk Business has learned that Georgia-Pacific will "indefinitely suspend" its Crossett sawmill and a plywood sheet manufacturing facility – a move that could result in direct layoffs of 700 workers. The plant will shutter its operations on Nov. 7.

FDIC report positive on Arkansas banks

Arkansas’ 127 bank institutions collectively improved their asset base and loan portfolios during the second quarter of 2011, according to a federal bank report released Thursday (Sept. 8). The Federal…

New IEC plan moves forward

Discussion is moving closer to a reformatted Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, with a planned Sept. 20 meeting possibly serving as a decision point in the process. University of Arkansas at…

The Compass Report: Gains seen in regional economy

Second quarter 2011 economic conditions were slightly improved compared to the first quarter of 2011 and unchanged compared to the second quarter of 2010 — thanks to stability in sales…

UA researching security of inland waterways

story info submitted by the University of Arkansas Transportation researchers at the University of Arkansas are working to develop a national decision-support system to help local, state and federal law-enforcement…

Oaklawn, Southland See Egs Wagers Slide In August, Skyrocket For Year

Despite a slip in wagers in August, electronic games of skill (EGS) gambling remains robust at Arkansas’ two casino operations.

Electronic games of skill include video poker, video blackjack and other gambling games.

Fdic Report Positive On Arkansas Banks

Arkansas’ 127 bank institutions collectively improved their asset base and loan portfolios during the second quarter of 2011, according to a federal bank report released Thursday (Sept. 8).

Feds Declare Entire State Agricultural Natural Disaster Area

Gov. Mike Beebe (D) received word today that U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has declared all 75 Arkansas counties as agricultural natural-disaster areas. Beebe requested the designation earlier this summer after a wide range of natural disasters impacted Arkansas farmers.