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Introducing the 2019 C-Suite Award winners
Northwest Arkansas, as we all know, is a thriving region on a lot of different levels. The healthy economy and successful businesses here are no secret. An important reason for…
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Exhibit notes history of ArcBest, from 10 employees to more than 13,000
The history of one of Fort Smith’s top companies will be on display through late summer 2020 at the Fort Smith Museum of History. The exhibit showcases the history of…
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Scott Ford’s Westrock Coffee helping Africa, hoping to change the global supply chain
Editor’s note: This is part two of a two-part series based on an interview with Scott Ford at Talk Business & Politics’ “Power Lunch” series. You can listen to the…
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Northwest, Central Arkansas business leaders launch private investment fund
Former Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA) executive Brad Henry is leading the formation of Natural Capital, a Little Rock-based private investment company focused on investing in regional private investment funds,…
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UCA breaks ground on $37 million Health Professionals building
The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) hosted a groundbreaking on campus Friday (Oct. 11) for its new Integrated Health Sciences Building. It is expected to be open for the fall…
by - October 12, 2019 9:51 am
The Supply Side: Online marketplace rise has opportunities, challenges
Online marketplaces are growing as more consumers become comfortable making purchases online. Confidence has grown over the past few years in step with Amazon Prime memberships surpassing 100 million U.S….
by - October 11, 2019 6:05 pm
Furner begins as Walmart U.S. CEO Nov. 1; Foran to receive $4.8 million through 2022
John Furner, recently named the next CEO for Walmart U.S., will begin that role on Nov. 1 and his base salary will be $925,000 annually. His base salary as Sam’s…
by - October 11, 2019 1:23 pm
Hot Springs legislator expelled from Arkansas House over tax payment violations
For the first time in more than 100 years, a sitting member of the Arkansas General Assembly was kicked out of the 100-member House of Representatives on a charge of…
by - October 10, 2019 6:36 pm
Pulaski County touts green initiatives, joins Natural State’s growing list of sun-power projects
Six months after state lawmakers passed the Solar Access Act of 2019, Pulaski County joins a growing list of Arkansas counties and cities looking toward sun power to cut energy…
by - October 10, 2019 6:21 pm
Greg Foran exits Walmart as U.S. CEO; John Furner named successor
Greg Foran, U.S. CEO for Walmart Inc., is leaving the company after five years in the role. Foran, a native of New Zealand, is returning home to lead Air New…
by - October 10, 2019 5:46 pm
State Board of Education compromises on Little Rock School District plan, votes to end teacher association
The Arkansas Board of Education on Thursday (Oct. 10) backed away from the Education Department’s plan to restore local control to parts of the Little Rock School District. The board…
by - October 10, 2019 3:57 pm
SAVE10 financial initiative kicks off in Little Rock
A new statewide initiative with the goal of urging women to bolster their savings to stave off debt and invest for retirement was launched Thursday (Oct. 10) at the Little…
by - October 10, 2019 1:00 pm
As major commercial projects near completion in Jonesboro, no slowdown is anticipated
One measure for a vibrant local economy is the number of commercial real estate projects underway. In Jonesboro, the Embassy Suites by Hilton and Red Wolf Convention Center project is…
by - October 10, 2019 9:43 am
Class of 2020 announced for state’s business hall of fame
The Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas and the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame Board announced Thursday (Oct. 10) the 2020 class of inductees for…
by - October 9, 2019 6:29 pm
Walmart directors accumulate sizable stock holdings
Directors for Walmart Inc. are required to take their annual retainer fees of $100,000 in stock for the first five years of service or until the stock holdings equal five…
by - October 9, 2019 3:42 pm
Former Sen. Files prison release date set for Nov. 11
Former Sen. Jake Files, R-Fort Smith, who now resides in the City of Faith halfway house in Little Rock, is set to be released from federal detention on Nov. 11,…
by - October 9, 2019 2:39 pm
Used car prices fall; new vehicle incentives impact used car demand
Used vehicle prices declined in September after the prices were flat in July and rose in August, and the prices might continue to fall depending on the incentives and discounts…
by - October 9, 2019 1:19 pm
More schools get A’s, fewer get F’s in latest school scores
Arkansas saw an 11% increase in public schools earning an A and a 14% decrease in schools earning an F on accountability reports released by the Arkansas Department of Education…
by - October 8, 2019 6:26 pm
PSC chief reiterates market-based approach for state’s net metering, solar energy expansion
Arkansas Public Service Chairman Ted Thomas said Tuesday (Oct. 8) that regulators will reopen the controversial net metering docket a week from now and reiterated his past stance that Arkansas…
by - October 8, 2019 5:21 pm
Scott Ford recounts how close Alltel came to being No. 1
Editor’s note: This is part one of a two-part series based on an interview with Ford at Talk Business & Politics’ “Power Lunch” series. You can listen to the full…