by - February 23, 2011 6:37 pm
One part of a legislative effort to change Arkansas’ Advertising & Promotion law was defeated Wednesday in the Senate Revenue and Tax Committee. SB 180, sponsored by Sen. Johnny Key,…
by - February 23, 2011 5:39 pm
The Little Rock area was the only Arkansas metro to see a GDP increase between 2008-2009, according to figures released Wednesday (Feb. 23) by the federal Bureau of Economic Analysis….
by - February 23, 2011 11:08 am
Middle East unrest could lift local pump prices as to as high as $4 a gallon by the summer as international crude oil futures continue to advance unabated, energy experts…
by - February 22, 2011 11:31 pm
story by Aric Mitchell [email protected] With the recent spate of winter storms, the Fort Smith Regional Airport staff has been working overtime to keep flights coming and going, but not…
by - February 22, 2011 7:00 pm
It’s been a busy week already for Chesapeake Energy.
by - February 22, 2011 7:00 pm
The Little Rock area was the only Arkansas metro region to see a GDP increase between 2008-2009, according to figures released Wednesday by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
by - February 22, 2011 7:00 pm
Middle East unrest could lift local pump prices as to as high as $4 a gallon by the summer as international crude oil futures continue to advance unabated, energy experts and analysts say.
by - February 22, 2011 7:00 pm
Deltic Timber Corp. had weak fourth quarter profits, but that didn’t stop the El Dorado-based timber and real estate company from recording a stellar year.
by - February 22, 2011 4:29 pm
U.S. Sen.Mark Pryor, D-Ark., convened a roundtable of 30 business leaders from Arkansas to discuss changes to federal laws and regulations that could lead to innovation and new jobs. "One…
by - February 22, 2011 8:26 am
The small business owner must consider the value of inputs when deciding on prices.
by - February 22, 2011 8:01 am
Wal-Mart sales in its U.S. division were up a scant 0.1% during fiscal year 2010, a possible sign that the American consumer remains hesitant to spend. For the year, the…
by - February 21, 2011 7:00 pm
Bentonville-based Wal-Mart posted its 7th consecutive quarter of falling same-store sales and missed Wall Street forecasts, casting a gloomy pall on consumer fortunes.
by - February 21, 2011 7:00 pm
Lee Richardson, a New Orleans born-and-trained chef, came to Arkansas in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Five years later, the tragedy has turned to triumph in an unsuspecting manner.
by - February 21, 2011 7:00 pm
With a high-tech TV truck, Little Rock Waste Water employees can see what’s happening under the surface and in the pipes of more than 1,300 miles of sewer lines.
by - February 21, 2011 7:00 pm
Dillard’s, Inc. reported higher sales and higher profits as a strong fourth quarter boosted full year earnings.
by - February 21, 2011 7:00 pm
U.S. Senator Mark Pryor (D-Ark.) convened a roundtable of 30 business leaders from Arkansas to discuss changes to federal laws and regulations that could lead to innovation and new jobs.
by - February 21, 2011 7:00 pm
Graphic Packaging International said it will close its Jacksonville multiwall bag facility and locate the business to its other U.S. operations.
by - February 21, 2011 5:09 pm
Fort Smith-based ABF filed Friday (Feb. 18) an appeal as part of its effort to sue YRC and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters for violations of a wage agreement. The…
by - February 21, 2011 11:49 am
story by Connie Las Schneider The economic impact of Wakarusa 2010 came under close scrutiny by Franklin County officials in recent months. The four day mega-music and camping Festival brought 15,000…
by - February 20, 2011 7:00 pm
Chesapeake Energy Corp. today announced it has agreed to sell its Arkansas gas interests to BHP Billiton Petroleum, a wholly owned subsidiary of BHP Billiton Limited of Australia for $4.75 billion in cash.
