by - August 30, 2011 7:51 am
When is enough, enough?
Business owners and leaders are often brought to the brink of very difficult decisions. How they respond is critical to business and personal success.
Business
by - August 29, 2011 7:00 pm
Problem Loan Policy Steers State With Troubled Companies
Yesterday’s Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing by Yarnell’s Ice Cream Co. in Searcy revealed that the state of Arkansas was a secured creditor for loans totaling about $3.5 million.
by - August 29, 2011 7:00 pm
Seaark Marine Suspending New Orders Due To Slowdown
Military and industrial aluminum boat manufacturer SeaArk Marine, Inc. of Monticello announced that it will temporarily suspend acceptance of new boat orders until further notice.
by - August 29, 2011 7:00 pm
Big Jobs Announcement Planned In Saline County
State economic development officials are planning a "significant announcement" in Saline County tomorrow. The event is expected to reveal a $110 million investment and more than 100 new jobs in the region.
by - August 28, 2011 7:00 pm
New Study Suggests 4g Could Grow Jobs, Economy
A new study from consulting firm Deloitte suggests that the rollout of 4G wireless networks could boost gross domestic product (GDP) in the U.S., add hundreds of thousands of jobs and contribute billions of dollars in new investment in American infrastructure.
by - August 28, 2011 7:00 pm
Look For A Healthy July Home Sales Report (updated)
The July housing market report will offer one of the more clarifying analyses of the true state of home sales in Arkansas.
by - August 28, 2011 7:00 pm
Report Puts Price Tag On Arkansas Farms Losses
Farmers in the Natural State have had a bout with Mother Nature this year.
by - August 28, 2011 7:00 pm
Yarnell’s Ice Cream Files Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Yarnell’s Ice Cream kicked out this press release this morning:
Yarnell’s Ice Cream Co. Inc. filed Chapter 7 Bankruptcy with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, in the Eastern District of Arkansas today. The privately owned company, headquartered in Searcy, Ark., ceased operations in late June.
by - August 26, 2011 2:35 pm
NLRB pushing new workplace notice rule
Editor’s note: Roby Brock, with our content partner Talk Business, wrote this report. He can be reached at [email protected] The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has found itself in a…
by - August 26, 2011 9:56 am
U.S. GDP up just 1% in second quarter
Those determined to read only positive and uplifting economic news would be advised to avoid stories — including this one — about Friday’s (Aug. 26) second quarter revision of the…
by - August 25, 2011 9:06 pm
Mercy system to invest $192 million in Fort Smith area
Officials with the St. Louis-based Sisters of Mercy plan to invest about $192 million in St. Edward Mercy health care facilities in the Fort Smith region as part of a…
by - August 25, 2011 7:00 pm
Labor Board Pushing New Workplace Notice Rule
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has found itself in a new controversy as its latest rule finds favor with unions and frustration with business owners.
by - August 25, 2011 7:00 pm
U.s. Gdp Up Just 1% In Second Quarter
Those determined to read only positive and uplifting economic news would be advised to avoid stories — including this one — about Friday’s (Aug. 26) second quarter revision of the U.S. gross domestic product.
by - August 25, 2011 9:35 am
Fort Smith chamber up to $1.812 million for job fund (Updated)
Editor’s note: This story is updated to reflect that Cheryl Garner was not fired by the board of directors of the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce. However, Garner nor…
by - August 24, 2011 10:36 pm
XNA unveils $20 million concourse
A cross section of the business and political movers and shakers in Northwest Arkansas gathered Wednesday evening to tour the new $20 million concourse at the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport…
by - August 24, 2011 7:00 pm
Sisters Of Mercy To Invest $192 Million Or More In Arkansas
The St. Louis-based Sisters of Mercy plan to invest about $192 million into its St. Edward Mercy health care facilities in the Fort Smith region as part of a 10-year plan to invest $4.8 billion in its operations in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma.
by - August 24, 2011 7:00 pm
Merger Could Add 50 Jobs In Searcy
A divestiture acquisition between two out-of-state firms could bring 50 new jobs to Searcy.
by - August 24, 2011 7:00 pm
Sherwood Company To Hire 100
ABC Financial Services Inc., a billing management company focused primarily on the health and fitness industry, today announced plans to expand its Sherwood facility, hiring 100 new employees.
by - August 24, 2011 7:00 pm
Bank Profits Up $7.9 Billion, Other Key Metrics Improve
Commercial banks and savings institutions insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) reported an aggregate profit of $28.8 billion in the second quarter of 2011, a $7.9 billion improvement from the $20.9 billion in net income the industry reported in the second quarter of 2010.
by - August 24, 2011 7:00 pm
Xna Unveils $20 Million Concourse
A cross section of the business and political movers and shakers in Northwest Arkansas gathered Wednesday evening to tour the new $20 million concourse at the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA).