by - March 29, 2017 3:41 pm
Truck driver turnover rate falls to 71%
The truck driver turnover rate fell 10 percentage points to 71% in the fourth quarter of 2016, which is the lowest point in six years, according to the American Trucking…
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by - March 29, 2017 3:23 pm
State lawmakers close out budget for 2017 session, concerns about budget shortfall noted
Arkansas lawmakers on Wednesday put the final touches on the state’s overall budget for fiscal 2018, including setting aside millions of dollars in expected surplus funds for the governor’s Quick…
by - March 29, 2017 3:19 pm
Panel says no to bill requiring pricing in bids
The House State Agencies and Government Affairs Committee said no Wednesday to a bill that would require government agencies and higher education institutions to consider price when accepting bids for…
by - March 29, 2017 1:59 pm
Rogers-based Ecoark restructures management, seeks to raise $8 million in new capital
Ecoark Holdings of Rogers announced a corporate restructuring ahead of the company’s efforts to be uplisted on Nasdaq’s Capital Market. CEO and founder Randy May will step back as CEO…
by - March 29, 2017 11:14 am
Ancillary businesses help support housing market boom
Interior designer Andrea Cornwell understands the world is always changing, and her ability to adapt to the changes has allowed her to succeed in times of prosperity and insulated her…
by - March 29, 2017 10:50 am
Springdale adopts new building standards for downtown, Walton money to help with facade work
The Springdale City Council on March 28 approved new design standards for downtown properties in its regular meeting, and it passed an emergency clause making them effective immediately. The council…
by - March 28, 2017 8:48 pm
President Trump signs order to repeal Obama administration’s climate change rules, Arkansas officials cheer
Arkansas’ congressional delegation and government officials on Tuesday praised President Donald Trump’s decision to roll back many of the Obama administration’s climate change initiatives, including the far-reaching Clean Power Plan…
by - March 28, 2017 4:21 pm
Personal income grew 3.2% last year in Arkansas, U.S. average up 3.6%
Personal income rose 3.2% in the Natural State in 2016, according to a report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Personal income consists of net earnings by place of residence…
by - March 28, 2017 3:28 pm
Arkansas Energy Education Foundation elects officers, board
The Arkansas Energy Education Foundation (AEEF) recently elected the following officers: President Andy Miller, Southwestern Energy, Little Rock; and Secretary Bill Hanna, Hanna Oil & Gas, Fort Smith. AEEF board…
by - March 28, 2017 1:40 pm
January-February enplanements up at Fort Smith and XNA, flat in Little Rock
Traffic out of the Fort Smith Regional Airport is off to a good start in 2017, with numbers up almost 14% year-to-date and building upon a 2016 that saw marginal…
by - March 28, 2017 1:28 pm
Truck drivers shed weight in health challenge, fight high obesity rate
John Lex, a truck driver for Wal-Mart Stores, has taken to snacking on celery or carrots while on the road instead of fast food or other less healthy options. Lex…
by - March 28, 2017 1:07 pm
The Supply Side: Walmart U.S. focusing more on health and wellness
Health and wellness is a big a category for Walmart U.S., generating more than $32.82 billion in sales in fiscal 2016 and rising more than $1.14 billion from the previous…
by - March 28, 2017 11:58 am
Small business reinvents itself through social media, helps mother recover from the loss of her son
Heath Rhodes decided a free giveaway on social media was the best way to spur his hunter dog box business, DHK Manufacturing. The specialty boxes made by his company can…
by - March 28, 2017 10:26 am
Biggs family, Packaging Specialties give $2 million to Arkansas Children’s Northwest
Kaaren Biggs, the Biggs family and Packaging Specialties Inc. have donated $2 million to Arkansas Children’s Northwest in Springdale, it was announced Tuesday (March 28). “Throughout the years, our family…
by - March 27, 2017 9:48 pm
Legislators get look at state general revenue budget
Legislators Monday received an outline of the state’s general revenue budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year as the session began what is expected to be its final week. The $5.5…
by - March 27, 2017 6:48 pm
Retailers eyeing record Easter spending of $18.4 billion
A late Easter this year is expected to net retailers a record payday according to the National Retail Federation. The retail trade group expects consumers to dole out $18.4 billion…
by - March 27, 2017 4:39 pm
Fort Smith businessman seeks marijuana cultivation center, working to figure out a new industry
Storm Nolan will be the first person to tell you his idea for a medical marijuana cultivation facility in Fort Smith isn’t a given. After all, state officials are proceeding…
by - March 27, 2017 4:25 pm
UA students, rapid growth among causes for rental rise in Northwest Arkansas
Renting is on the rise in Northwest Arkansas and the rest of the country. The percentage of renters vs. buyers in the Northwest Arkansas housing market grew to 37% of…
by - March 27, 2017 3:56 pm
Braswell replaces Kirk as director on ATA council
Carl Kirk, executive director of the Technology and Maintenance Council for the American Trucking Associations is no longer working for the trade organization, according to a news release. The council…
by - March 27, 2017 3:51 pm
Wal-Mart focuses on U.S. e-commerce growth as Amazon expands globally
Two top Wal-Mart execs recently said the retail giant’s first priority is to grow U.S. e-commerce sales and perfect the “seamless” shopping experience for consumers who shop using various methods….