by - December 19, 2016 12:00 am
Tyson Foods headquarters gets a makeover
One of the oldest buildings that make up the Springdale-based companys headquarters is going to get a remodel to the tune of $9 million.
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by - December 19, 2016 12:00 am
CrossFit gym to relocate in Fayetteville
The gym is moving into a commercial development on College Avenue.
by - December 19, 2016 12:00 am
More growth for UARK Federal Credit Union
UARK has acquired acreage at the northwest corner of South Hill Avenue and MLK Boulevard for $800,000.
by - December 19, 2016 12:00 am
Merry Christmas from the Business Journal staff
The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal office will be closed Dec. 26 through Jan. 1.
by - December 19, 2016 12:00 am
Mt. Carmel Community planning development in Fayetteville
The Benton-based senior living community is planning its third private-pay development in Northwest Arkansas.
by - December 19, 2016 12:00 am
VA building 20-bed rehabilitation center
The $9.9 million Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks project is expected to be completed in the summer or fall 2017.
by - December 19, 2016 12:00 am
Business Forecast Luncheon scheduled Jan. 27 in Rogers
Hosted by the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, the luncheon will feature national and international experts to discuss the outlook for Arkansas, the nation and the world.
by - December 19, 2016 12:00 am
Arkansas banks reserve ratio ranks fourth in Eighth District
In the third quarter, the loan loss reserve ratio was 1.11%.
by - December 19, 2016 12:00 am
Jefferson Lines runs new Northwest Arkansas route
The Minnesota-based company has started a route running between Fayetteville and Harrison.
by - December 19, 2016 12:00 am
ADEQ offering $604,000 to cut diesel emissions
The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality will accept applications for the first round of funding through Dec. 30.
by - December 18, 2016 9:56 am
Rep. Hill sees quick action on health care, tax reform in new Congress
U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, said tax reform and repealing the Affordable Care Act will be two certain items for action in the new Congress that will be seated…
by - December 18, 2016 12:30 am
Made in America: Fatal work injuries at highest level in eight years
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of state and global manufacturing news. –––––––––––––– FATAL WORK INJURIES AT HIGHEST LEVEL IN EIGHT YEARS,…
by - December 17, 2016 6:51 am
Weekend Digest: The Ambassador of ‘Trumpism,’ the show about nothing, and lying Santa edition
TV PREVIEW On this week’s TV edition of Talk Business & Politics, which airs Sundays at 9:30 a.m. on KATV Channel 7 in Central Arkansas and in Northeast Arkansas on…
by - December 17, 2016 6:48 am
State taking over juvenile facilities
The state is taking over operation of seven Division of Youth Services (DYS) residential facilities for at least six months after the Arkansas Legislative Council declined Friday to act on…
by - December 16, 2016 5:48 pm
Arkansas Bar delegates vote against a nomination process for Supreme Court justices
The Arkansas Bar Association’s House of Delegates failed to pass a resolution Friday supporting a nominating process for selecting Arkansas Supreme Court justices rather than elections – a resolution opposed…
by - December 16, 2016 1:19 pm
Tyson Foods adds AutoNation CFO Cheryl S. Miller to board of directors
Tyson Foods announced Friday (Dec. 16) the appointment of Cheryl S. Miller to its board of directors. Miller, 44, is the chief financial officer for AutoNation Inc., a Fortune 500…
by - December 16, 2016 12:50 pm
AECC announces new deal to acquire more Oklahoma wind power, projects to come online by year’s end
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp. (AECC) on Friday (Dec. 16) added another jolt of wind-powered electric to its growing renewable energy portfolio with the acquisition of two new Oklahoma wind projects…
by - December 16, 2016 11:37 am
U.S. natural gas production falls in 2016
Monthly U.S. natural gas production has fallen after reaching a peak of 75 billion cubic feet per day in April 2015, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration. In 2015, production…
by - December 16, 2016 11:10 am
Energy In-depth: EPA releases ‘fracking’ study; Exxon taps new CEO with Tillerson departure to State
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news. ––––––––––––––––– EPA RELEASES ‘FRACKING’ STUDY IMPACT ON U.S. WATER RESOURCES The U.S….
by - December 16, 2016 10:44 am
Arkansas’ jobless rate unchanged at 4% for third straight month as hiring pace slows
Arkansas’ jobless rate remained unchanged for the third straight month in November as employers in the high-paying professional and businesses service supersector continued to add new positions although growth leveled…