by - March 27, 2020 11:32 am
Daniel Cushman, president and CEO of Tontitown-based carrier P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc., received a 2.9% salary increase in 2019, and his total compensation fell 29.3% to $1.18 million last year,…
by - March 27, 2020 11:25 am
Springdale-based Tyson Foods is committing $13 million to support critical needs in local communities in the company’s operations footprint in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The investment includes $2 million…
by - March 26, 2020 7:06 pm
Easterseals Arkansas has furloughed more than 90 employees from currently closed programs, CEO Ron Eckstrand said in a Facebook post March 25. In the wake of the COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic,…
by - March 26, 2020 6:14 pm
Many businesses are slashing jobs in response to the economic upheaval caused by the spread of COVID-19, but one manufacturer in Jonesboro is reportedly set to increase its labor pool…
by - March 26, 2020 3:46 pm
The Venture Center has promoted Daniel Schutte to managing director, Accelerators Programs. Schutte, formerly The Venture Center’s program manager for Fintech Accelerators, will spearhead strategy, business development, and operations in…
by - March 26, 2020 3:43 pm
Cannabis financial technology firm Abaca announced Thursday (March 26) that co-founder Brian Bauer is transitioning to a full-time role with Abaca as the chief strategy and revenue officer. Bauer joins…
by - March 25, 2020 2:52 pm
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has named Dr. William “Cody” Decker the permanent vice chancellor of student affairs, effective April 1. Decker, 36, of Little Rock, has been…
by - March 25, 2020 2:50 pm
Ritter Communications has hired Tim Adkins as director, carrier and wholesale. In his role, Adkins will provide strategic oversight for Ritter Communications wholesale division. He oversees budgeting and forecasting for…
by - March 24, 2020 5:31 pm
Veteran agriculture researcher Dr. Mickey Latour will become dean of the College of Agriculture at Arkansas State University, Provost Alan Utter said. A full professor at both Purdue University and…
by - March 24, 2020 11:34 am
Stacy Hurst, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism (ADPHT), announced Tuesday (March 24) that the agency is closing the lodges at four of its state parks,…
by - March 24, 2020 11:24 am
Home BancShares Inc. (NASDAQ: HOMB) of Conway, parent company of Centennial Bank, announced Tuesday (March 24) that due to the emerging public health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic it has…
by - March 24, 2020 11:19 am
The Conductor, in partnership with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission and Metova, Inc., is launching the fourth cohort of the 10X Growth Accelerator. The 10x Growth Accelerator program consists of…
by - March 23, 2020 5:05 pm
Even as many private businesses and public spaces close their doors in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, staff and faculty with the University of Arkansas System Division…
by - March 20, 2020 2:53 pm
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill is restricting entry into the terminal to only those who are traveling amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “The safety of our passengers and employees…
by - March 19, 2020 6:25 pm
In an effort to control the spread of COVID-19, the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism (ADHT) is closing or limiting access to some parks and museums. Stacy Hurst,…
by - March 19, 2020 6:21 pm
Tyson Foods said Thursday (March 19) it will expand its hunger relief efforts by donating 16 million meals to food banks and beneficiaries around the country to help feed anyone…
by - March 19, 2020 11:00 am
Lowell-based Central Research Inc., a provider of management and financial services for government and commercial sectors, announced Thursday (March 19) the purchase of Global Emergency Response Inc., a software and…
by - March 18, 2020 4:17 pm
Statewide training and certification for private pesticide applicators from the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is now available online to help keep farmers on schedule as the planting…
by - March 18, 2020 10:59 am
Topgolf, the Dallas-based entertainment company, has postponed the grand opening of its venue in Rogers, and shuttered all 54 U.S. venues until further notice. The company had planned to open…
by - March 17, 2020 8:24 am
The U.S. Social Security Administration has closed all of its field offices to the public for in-person services, effective Tuesday (March 17). In Arkansas, that includes 18 offices. “This decision…
