by - March 21, 2016 11:39 am
Final Week For 2016 Fast 15 Nominations
The nomination deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, March 25.
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by - March 21, 2016 10:59 am
Energy Department says tax credits can impact renewable energy deployment, lower CO2 emissions
The Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) recently released new analysis exploring the potential impact of recently extended federal tax credits on the deployment of renewable generation technologies and…
by - March 21, 2016 10:48 am
Made in Arkansas: U.S. Army successfully tests a Lockheed Martin Patriot missile
Defense contractor Aerojet Rocketdyne is proudly touting that its Arkansas-made rocket propulsion systems recently powered a Lockheed Martin-built Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Segment Enhancement missile to successfully intercept an incoming…
by - March 21, 2016 10:19 am
Topgolf looking at Northwest Arkansas for a new location
Northwest Arkansas is on the shortlist of candidates for a future Topgolf location, the company announced on Wednesday (March 16) in a statement. Topgolf, a golf-focused entertainment company, is seeking…
by - March 21, 2016 9:28 am
Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Seeks Reporter
A bi-weekly, independently owned business journal, NWABJ has an opening for a hard-working, business-savvy assistant editor/reporter with good writing, networking and proofing skills. Flexibility and a positive attitude are a must.
by - March 21, 2016 6:20 am
Money Talk: CEOs say economy still performing below its potential
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news. –––––––––––––––– CEOs SAY ECONOMY STILL PERFORMING BELOW ITS POTENTIAL For the fourth quarter in…
by - March 20, 2016 8:26 pm
Placemakers Summit, bootcamp bring downtown experts to Northwest Arkansas
Northwest Arkansas will in late April host the first Placemaker Summit and Small Developer Bootcamp, gathering urban planners, developers, civic organizations and municipal leaders from across Arkansas, Kansas. Missouri, Oklahoma…
by - March 20, 2016 8:58 am
Poll: Arkansans share attitudes on guns
Fresh new polling from Talk Business & Politics in conjunction with several partners presents attitudes from Arkansans on a variety of gun-related topics. TB&P, Hendrix College, Impact Management Group, and…
by - March 20, 2016 8:31 am
AG Rutledge will support GOP Presidential nominee, does not expect contested convention
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge (R), says she will support whomever the eventual Republican Presidential nominee is and the former legal counsel to the Republican National Committee said she does…
by - March 20, 2016 7:09 am
Made-in-America: Oshkosh Defense rolls out new JLTV, next-generation version of U.S. Army’s Jeep
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of state and global manufacturing news. –––––––––––––– OSHKOSH DEFENSE ROLLS OUT NEW JLTV, NEXT-GENERATION VERSION OF…
by - March 19, 2016 8:09 am
Rick Snyder’s ‘big, irresponsible, can-kicking testimonial dumpster fire’
Editor’s note: Jessica DeLoach Sabin is a frequent contributor to Talk Business & Politics. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this space are wholly the view of the author(s). They…
by - March 18, 2016 3:36 pm
The ‘What if’ question for Arkansas tourism
Editor’s note: Guest commentary from the office of Gov. Asa Hutchinson. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this space are wholly the view of the author(s). They may not…
by - March 18, 2016 3:23 pm
Weekend Digest: The investing in Cuba, going bananas, (not) trusting Trump and adult beverage Disney Club 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 now in Northeast Arkansas…
by - March 18, 2016 2:22 pm
Congressional Digest: Supreme Court nomination made, Boozman pushes veterans bill
This week the President sent a nomination to the U.S. Senate for the nation’s highest court, while U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., co-sponsored a bill to help injured veterans get…
by - March 18, 2016 2:08 pm
Big River Steel starts processing steel at Arkansas flex mill
Big River Steel CEO Dave Stickler said Friday (March 18) the first phase of a $1.3 billion steel mill in Mississippi County has been completed with a productive future ahead…
by - March 18, 2016 2:08 pm
Big River Steel starts processing steel at Arkansas flex mill
Big River Steel CEO Dave Stickler said Friday (March 18) the first phase of a $1.3 billion steel mill in Mississippi County has been completed with a productive future ahead…
by - March 18, 2016 2:03 pm
Eldridge opposes Trans-Pacific Partnership deal, Sen. Boozman undecided
Conner Eldridge, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, announced on Friday (March 18) his opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The TPP is a 12-member rule-writing agreement negotiated by the Obama…
by - March 18, 2016 1:28 pm
Gas prices see biggest jump in 2016, crude tops $40 a barrel
Editor’s note: This story is a component of the Arkansas Energy Report, which is produced monthly and is sponsored by the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas, and…
by - March 18, 2016 8:20 am
Energy In-depth: Keystone’s replacement plus crude oil climbs higher
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news. ––––––––––––––––– TRANSCANADA TO BUY U.S. PIPELINER COLUMBIA FOR $10 BILLION Fresh off the Obama…
by - March 17, 2016 6:51 pm
Artisan candy company Treatsie delivering via sweet technology
This January, Huffington Post included Treatsie.com in its list of luxurious winter treats and trends. Last December, InStyle magazine named Treatsie one of “11 Best Food Subscription Boxes (That Make…