by - June 9, 2015 12:28 pm
Chris McCoy has been named new associate vice chancellor of Information Technology Services and chief information officer at the University of Arkansas, effective July 20. He is currently associate vice…
by - June 9, 2015 9:11 am
Since Communications Sales & Leasing Inc. (CS&L) officially became a publicly traded company on April 17, CEO Kenny Gunderman has been putting together his team and preparing for major deals.
by - June 9, 2015 6:51 am
The U.S. Small Business Administration has granted $100,000 awards to 20 states to support programs for innovative, technology-driven small businesses under SBA’s Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program. The…
by - June 9, 2015 6:34 am
Little Rock native Bjorn Simmons is vice-president for sales and marketing of startup Wyzerr – a company with a new spin on how to measure customer feedback and consumer attitudes. Where is this startup heading?
by - June 8, 2015 4:28 pm
Wal-Mart has in recent years spent billions on its e-commerce focus. The investments have included numerous acquisitions and significant internal growth at the retailer’s @Walmartlabs group. The investments have cut…
by - June 8, 2015 4:20 pm
Sam’s Club CEO Rosalind Brewer told the media last week that the wholesale club continues to find ways to pack more value into its memberships in response to poor first quarter numbers and competitive pressures in the retail sector. Small businesses stand to benefit greatly.
by - June 7, 2015 2:27 pm
The Jonesboro television market just got a little more crowded with the announcement this weekend of a new FOX affiliate in Northeast Arkansas. The station, KJNB, is now on the…
by - June 7, 2015 12:14 am
Ritter Communications President Alan Morse talks about the changes in the cable industry, telecommunications, and how the industry is faring in the current technology revolution.
by - June 6, 2015 6:00 pm
Editor’s note: The Supply Side section of The City Wire focuses on the companies, organizations, issues and individuals engaged in providing products and services to retailers. The Supply Side is…
by - June 5, 2015 6:31 am
Governor Asa Hutchinson recently spent time in Silicon Valley where he visited Facebook, LinkedIn, Google, and several other tech leaders. Many think this visit was already planned, but expedited due…
by - June 4, 2015 4:20 pm
Driven by Millennial needs and desires, a new auto industry alliance will push the limits for how smart a smart car can be.
by - June 4, 2015 12:49 pm
Editor’s note: Each Thursday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Startup Talk,” a round-up of startup, technology and entrepreneurial news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free…
by - June 3, 2015 8:07 pm
If there is a measure for how focused Wal-Mart is on using technology to dig deeper into the pockets of consumers, this may be it: 2,500 Wal-Mart employees at “labs” in California and Bentonville test as many as 100 ideas each day.
by - June 3, 2015 5:14 pm
Stephens Inc.’s Chad Crank, head of the telecom investment banking practice for the Little Rock-based investment giant, offered his thoughts on the evolving telecommunications sector.
by - June 3, 2015 3:48 pm
There’s tremendous startup activity in Arkansas. In the northwest, the Walmart-fueled economy is generating dozens of shopper marketing services and tech companies every year. UAF researchers are producing innovative science…
by - June 2, 2015 9:07 am
Many Arkansans are looking forward to purchasing a “big ticket” household item during the second half of 2015 as many have seen their personal financial situation improve this year, according…
by - June 2, 2015 9:06 am
The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index for May shows that the regional economy that includes Arkansas is pointing to positive but slow economic growth over the next three to six months.
by - June 2, 2015 6:22 am
Edward Haddock has been named deputy district director of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Arkansas District Office. The agency is charged with helping boost economic development across the state…
by - June 2, 2015 6:19 am
Editor’s note: Each Tuesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Campus Talk,” a recap and deep-dive into education topics in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here….
by - June 1, 2015 8:50 am
Starting July 1, the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration will implement a new security procedure for access to the Arkansas Taxpayer Access Point (ATAP). The move is an effort…
