by - September 22, 2022 6:46 pm
Talk Business & Politics is hosting its second annual Northeast Arkansas Outstanding Business awards and is seeking nominations. The award program highlights efforts of businesses, nonprofits and startup operations, as…
by - September 22, 2022 8:44 am
Wynne is the latest city in Arkansas to complete the state’s Competitive Communities Initiative (CCI) in conjunction with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. The CCI evaluation is used to ensure…
by - September 20, 2022 4:44 pm
The Arnold Innovation Center is now open in downtown Conway. The space, named in honor of retired Conway Corp CEO Richard Arnold, is a membership-based space for startups, entrepreneurs, and…
by - September 20, 2022 4:33 pm
Harvest is underway and soon some farmers will use fire to clear their harvested fields. The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is sending out a reminder of the importance of safe…
by - September 20, 2022 2:51 pm
A team of researchers led by a University of Arkansas professor will use a $10.35 million federal grant to establish the first Energy Frontier Research Center in Arkansas, according to…
by - September 20, 2022 1:50 pm
Colliers Arkansas announced the sale Tuesday (Sept. 20) of a 48,000-square-foot office/warehouse building in west Little Rock for $3 million. The purchase price equals $62.50 per square foot. According to…
by - September 19, 2022 6:57 pm
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a $1.215 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to help disadvantaged college students gain opportunities for future doctoral studies….
by - September 18, 2022 10:30 am
Soda Health, a healthcare technology company based in Bentonville, announced on Sept. 13 that it had raised $25 million in Series A funding. Lightspeed Venture Partners, Define Ventures and Qiming…
by - September 15, 2022 12:29 pm
Walmart announced Thursday (Sept. 15) the next phase of its virtual try-on technology that will bring the in-store fitting room experience to online shoppers. The retailer touts that the fitting room…
by - September 15, 2022 6:54 am
After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the largest festivals in Northeast Arkansas is set to return Saturday (Sept. 17) in Walnut Ridge. The Beatles at…
by - September 14, 2022 8:47 pm
Developers announced a $70 million upscale apartment complex Wednesday (Sept. 14) for the Rockwater community in the Argenta district of downtown North Little Rock. The project will include 360 units…
by - September 12, 2022 7:30 pm
Arkansas State University has its largest fall class since 2018. The university reported an incoming class of 14,109 students, a 2.5% increase from the fall of 2021 when 13,752 students…
by - September 12, 2022 4:37 pm
Off-price retailer Tuesday Morning is getting a $35 million capital boost from an investor group led by Retail Ecommerce Ventures (REV), the parent of Pier 1 and SteinMart. The deal…
by - September 11, 2022 9:48 am
Starting Sunday, Sept. 18, Talk Business & Politics will move to Fox stations in central and Northwest Arkansas and will remain in its time slot in Northeast Arkansas on KAIT-8….
by - September 8, 2022 5:30 pm
Visitors to the WiFi Park in Newport will soon have access to high-speed internet. Ritter Communication has installed its RightFiber system at the park. The Newport Economic Development Commission (NEDC)…
by - September 8, 2022 5:27 pm
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at Arkansas State University will host “How to Get SBA Financing for your Small Business” Sept. 20, at the Delta Center for…
by - September 8, 2022 11:21 am
New York-based Inc. magazine recently released its annual list of the 5,000 fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in the United States, and 18 Arkansas companies, including 11 in Northwest Arkansas, are on…
by - September 7, 2022 4:10 pm
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock said Wednesday (Sept. 7) it exceeded its enrollment predictions and is experiencing record-setting growth for first-time freshmen, transfer, and graduate students for the…
by - September 7, 2022 3:53 pm
Tyson Foods has pledged $2.5 million to address food insecurity by partnering with Feeding America member food banks. The gift comes in addition to 2.5 million pounds of meat, which…
by - September 6, 2022 3:36 pm
Batesville-based Lyon College and Entegrity Energy Partners signed two agreements to enter into a partnership that is expected to generate approximately $2.5 million in energy cost savings for the Batesville…
