by - March 17, 2016 4:44 pm
A warmer than usual winter helped to fuel single family home sales 14.82% higher during the first two months of 2016, with sales volume in Benton and Washington counties totaling…
by - March 17, 2016 4:24 pm
Ritter Communications Holdings President Alan Morse told a legislative committee Thursday (March 17) that infrastructure has a huge role in the expansion of broadband services, and expansion investment is tough…
by - March 17, 2016 3:36 pm
The business climate in Northwest Arkansas is positive enough for 508 Benton and Washington county employers surveyed to say they plan to add a combined 3,161 jobs by 2018. The…
by - March 17, 2016 12:57 pm
Although the manufacturing sector in Arkansas and the rest of the U.S. has been mired in a recent slump, a new report from Oxford Economics says U.S. productivity from the…
by - March 17, 2016 5:56 am
Editor’s note: Each Thursday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Startup Talk,” a round-up of startup, technology and entrepreneurial news. ––––––––––––––– SBA NAMES SMALL BUSINESS POY WINNERS FOR 2016; GALLEY INNOVATIONS CHOSEN FOR…
by - March 16, 2016 5:59 pm
Editor’s note: The Supply Side section of Talk Business & Politics focuses on the companies, organizations, issues and individuals engaged in providing products and services to retailers. The Supply Side…
by - March 16, 2016 5:35 pm
Global food giant Tyson Foods is releasing its first comprehensive sustainability update since the 2014 acquisition of Hillshire Brands. The report will be released in five weekly segments that began…
by - March 16, 2016 4:26 pm
The legendary Leon Russell, country rock Turnpike Troubadours and their famous live act, along with the popular alt-country Old 97’s out of Dallas are part of a solid line-up for…
by - March 16, 2016 2:19 pm
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on Wednesday (March 16) maintained federal funds rates at 0.25% to 0.5%, with Fed Chair Janet Yellen calling the nation’s current hawkish monetary policy…
by - March 16, 2016 2:08 pm
Curtis Barnett was announced as Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield CEO-elect in December and will be mentored this year by current CEO Mark White, who is retiring at the…
by - March 16, 2016 1:59 pm
Arkansas’ two U.S. Senators are sticking to the party line, saying they support the policy of GOP leadership in the Senate to not consider the nomination of U.S. District Judge…
by - March 16, 2016 1:02 pm
State Rep. Scott Baltz, D-Pocahontas, says his 30 years of work with the Pocahontas Fire Department taught him the need for good equipment. That’s why Baltz says he visits the…
by - March 16, 2016 9:27 am
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up of health-related topics. ––––––––––––––– MANY U.S. HOSPITAL EXECUTIVES RECOGNIZE PRESSING NEED TO TRANSFORM BUSINESS MODELS Almost 60%…
by - March 15, 2016 9:59 pm
The sort of Arkansas Senate defeated the sort of Arkansas House, 66-59, earning its first victory in the fourth year of the Hoops for Kids’ Sake charity basketball game Tuesday…
by - March 15, 2016 8:52 pm
On a night when Arkansas’ leading politicians were hitting bank shots and 3-pointers in a charity basketball game, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton were making mostly layups to advance closer…
by - March 15, 2016 8:25 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors entertained a light agenda, but not one without conflict at Tuesday night’s (March 15) regular meeting from the Fort Smith Schools Public Service Center….
by - March 15, 2016 6:32 pm
Northwest Arkansas native Tom Walton of the Walton Family Foundation and RopeSwing was named “Tourism Person of the Year” Tuesday (March 15) during the 42nd Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism…
by - March 15, 2016 5:55 pm
Developer Josh Olson said a project to build homes for young professionals in downtown Jonesboro will be long-term with a winnable goal. “It will be about 10 years worth of…
by - March 15, 2016 5:49 pm
The old ways of getting students interested in a career are dying and partnerships with local business and industry are the new, more effective path, according to a panel discussion…
by - March 15, 2016 5:38 pm
At $529.128 million, Benton County is first in Arkansas for value of agricultural products raised and sold annually thanks to 2,157 family farms in the county that quietly work the…
