by - February 18, 2018 3:29 pm
The Little Rock branch of the St. Louis Federal Reserve is expecting a record turnout next week for a unique event aimed at helping Arkansas high school students learn more…
by - February 18, 2018 3:12 pm
Every day, John Coleman, regional director for energy consultant Entegrity Partners, looks out his window from his office along Archibald Yell Boulevard, or U.S. Highway 71B, in Fayetteville and watches…
by - February 18, 2018 10:23 am
State Sen. Ron Caldwell, R-Wynne, and Rep. Vivian Flowers, D-Pine Bluff, both contend that a path for passage of Arkansas Works exists in this fiscal session, but both say their…
by - February 16, 2018 6:30 pm
Legislative leaders have asked Gov. Asa Hutchinson to call a special session to pass legislation that would license and regulate pharmacy benefit managers through the Arkansas Insurance Department. Identical letters…
by - February 16, 2018 5:18 pm
The sixth-annual Made by Few Conference, aimed at “educating and inspiring designers, developers, entrepreneurs and marketers,” is planned for Oct. 25-27 at the CALS Ron Robinson Theater in Little Rock….
by - February 16, 2018 5:09 pm
State Department of Transportation officials said Friday (Feb. 16) they have forwarded an alternate route to federal highway officials for part of the long-awaited Interstate 69 superhighway that many hope…
by - February 16, 2018 2:11 pm
Coal production is expected increase 6.2% to 773 million short tons in 2017, from 2016, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Coal prices increased across the United States, especially…
by - February 16, 2018 1:37 pm
The Little Rock Regional Chamber has hired James Reddish as its new executive vice president, effective March 1. He is filling the spot vacated by Graham Cobb, who was hired late…
by - February 15, 2018 8:16 pm
Edward Haddock, director for the Arkansas District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration, is optimistic about the state startup scene in 2018. “We’ve had some good wins for this…
by - February 15, 2018 8:12 pm
Consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers continue to tweak their portfolio of brands like poker players who let go of a few cards hoping to draw a better hand and stay…
by - February 15, 2018 7:32 pm
Union Partners announced Thursday (Feb. 15) plans to build a new steel processing facility on the Big River Steel campus in Osceola. The new facility will be adjacent to BRS’s…
by - February 15, 2018 6:50 pm
Member cities of the Frontier Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) have until April 2 to turn in their signage submissions for a wayfinding program in the Fort Smith region. Western Arkansas…
by - February 15, 2018 6:38 pm
Jonesboro didn’t hit its building permit targets in 2017, but 2018 could be different. The city issued $9.493 million in commercial and residential permits in January, a 22% gain over…
by - February 15, 2018 6:33 pm
P.A.M. Transportation Services saw increased freight demand in the fourth quarter as capacity tightened and rates rose, leading revenue and earnings to rise. The Tontitown-based carrier also benefited from the…
by - February 15, 2018 4:19 pm
Helped by a strong holiday season, favorable foreign exchange rates and tax reform boon, Walmart Inc. is expected to report solid earnings on Tuesday (Feb. 20) for its fourth quarter…
by - February 15, 2018 4:05 pm
Magic Springs Theme and Water Park in Hot Springs announced the lineup for its Summer Concert Series, with 12 show dates planned, spanning the genres of classic rock, country, Christian…
by - February 15, 2018 2:23 pm
The same day one Michigan company announced it would open a plant in Fort Smith, another announced it would close a Fort Smith operation. The juxtaposition is emblematic of a…
by - February 15, 2018 12:30 pm
A Northwest Arkansas couple’s shot at home improvement stardom has been greenlighted by cable network Home and Garden Television (HGTV). The pilot episode for “Almost Home,” a reality TV show…
by - February 15, 2018 10:31 am
John Eckart, executive vice president and chief financial officer for Murphy Oil Corp., will retire in 2018 after nearly 28 years working for the El Dorado-based oil and gas company….
by - February 15, 2018 9:20 am
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following story appeared in the Feb. 5 issue of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. “Then & Now” is a profile of a past member of the Business Journal’s…
