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UAMS names 14 to its advisory board

UAMS has appointed 14 new members to its Northwest Campus advisory board, including the retired University of Arkansas chancellor, the hospital system announced Monday. The new members are: – Dan…

Obama’s consumer watchdog agency takes flak from Arkansas AG, industry groups on new payday loan rules

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) moved forward late last week with a proposal that the Obama administration says will end “payday debt traps” despite an outcry from Arkansas’ Attorney…

Rep. Linck to be DHS link to Legislature; Gillespie to announce review results

Rep. Kelly Linck, R-Flippin, resigned his seat in the Legislature Friday, June 3, and will serve as the Department of Human Services chief of legislative and governmental affairs, DHS announced…

Rep. Linck to be DHS link to Legislature; Gillespie to announce review results

Rep. Kelly Linck, R-Flippin, resigned his seat in the Legislature Friday, June 3, and will serve as the Department of Human Services chief of legislative and governmental affairs, DHS announced…

Money Talk: Business execs more optimistic about U.S. economy and hiring outlook

Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news. –––––––––––––––– BUSINESS EXECS MORE OPTIMISTIC ABOUT U.S. ECONOMY AND HIRING OUTLOOK Business…

Goal of Walmart’s new culinary innovation center is to help lower food costs, expand private label

Walmart’s new 12,000-square-foot culinary and innovation center attached to the retail giant’s home office in Bentonville will help Walmart win on price and deliver higher quality food items than it’s…

Global rubber processing market to grow by 4.3% each year to 2024

The global rubber processing chemicals market is expected to reach $6.11 billion by 2024, according to a new analysis from San Francisco-based firm Grand View Research. A growth in demand…

Travel deals expected to improve this summer

Americans are slated to see the best travel offers in years this summer, according to a new report from travel deals publisher Travelzoo (NASDAQ: TZOO). The company expects a decrease…

Top Marshallese Physician Joining UAMS Northwest Campus

Dr. Sheldon Riklon is one of only two Marshallese physicians to have been trained in the U.S.

$30 Million Mixed-Use Project Targets Millennials, Retail Hub

Uptown Fayetteville is scheduled to open in spring 2017.

Xceligent: NWA Office Vacancy Still Falling

While good news for potential developers, it means rents are creeping up, according to the latest report from the Kansas City, Missouri-based commercial real estate research firm.

Still Going Strong

Craig Hull converts public sector work into 20-Year commercial real estate career.

How We Built the Lineup for a Special Episode

The Focus on Suppliers episode on the week of the Walmart Shareholders Meeting needed to educate, entertain and have heart.

Can a Supplier Come Back From a Price Increase? (OPINION)

How Alliance Rubber Co. is rebounding from a spike in the cost of rubber.

Retail Report: Online Reviews and Redefining Healthy

National headlines from the retail world.

Retail Details: Changing Food Preferences

Trivia on hot topics in the retail industry.

Springfield Coke Bottler to Acquire NWA Territory

Ozarks Coca-Cola Bottling Co. has signed a letter of intent to buy territories owned by Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co. in Northwest Arkansas.

An Important 15 Minutes (EDITORS NOTE)

Boston Mountain Biotech LLC in Fayetteville is one of 50 startups invited to participate at this years Biotechnology Industry Organization international convention.