by - February 23, 2016 9:47 am
Startup Junkie Consulting Launches Nonprofit
The Community Venture Foundation will partner with SJC to continue its efforts to build the venture and STEM community in Northwest Arkansas.
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by - February 23, 2016 9:22 am
In Arkansas, Millennials offer thoughts on Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton
Karen Tricot Steward with content partner, KUAR FM 89.1 News, reports: It’s been widely talked about: Hillary Clinton’s millennial problem. Bernie Sanders carried over 80 percent of the under 30…
by - February 22, 2016 6:20 pm
Gov. Hutchinson announces board and commission appointments, judicial assignments
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday (Feb. 22) announced the following appointments: Lance Lindow, Benton, to the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. Appointment expires Oct. 1, 2017. Replaces Patricia Staggs. Damon…
by - February 22, 2016 6:20 pm
Gov. Hutchinson announces board and commission appointments, judicial assignments
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday (Feb. 22) announced the following appointments: Lance Lindow, Benton, to the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. Appointment expires Oct. 1, 2017. Replaces Patricia Staggs. Damon…
by - February 22, 2016 6:09 pm
OK Foods finalizes deal on Oklahoma City plant, to add 100 employees
OK Foods, a Fort Smith-based subsidiary of Industrias Bachoco, has acquired a fully cooked chicken product plant in Oklahoma City, the company said Monday (Feb. 22). Beginning in August, OK…
by - February 22, 2016 6:09 pm
OK Foods finalizes deal on Oklahoma City plant, to add 100 employees
OK Foods, a Fort Smith-based subsidiary of Industrias Bachoco, has acquired a fully cooked chicken product plant in Oklahoma City, the company said Monday (Feb. 22). Beginning in August, OK…
by - February 22, 2016 6:04 pm
Northwest Arkansas tourism and travel sector ends 2015 with record results
The four largest cities of Northwest Arkansas cumulatively reported total hospitality tax revenue of $6.458 million for 2015, up 14.2% from the $5.654 million reported in 2014. Bentonville, Fayetteville, Springdale…
by - February 22, 2016 6:00 pm
‘Difficult’ fourth quarter bites Dillard’s profits, annual income down almost 19%
Department store and online merchandiser Dillard’s, Inc. posted painful fourth quarter results, missing analysts estimates by 23 cents a share. The Little Rock-based retail chain said its competitors made the…
by - February 22, 2016 5:15 pm
Being responsible with your PAC
Editor’s note: Justin Allen is a partner with the Little Rock-based law firm of Wright Lindsey Jennings. He leads the firm’s governmental relations group. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted…
by - February 22, 2016 4:44 pm
Fayetteville Startup Receives $746K From National Science Foundation
The NSF has awarded a $746,366 grant to WattGlass LLC to further develop the University of Arkansass patent-pending coating technology that makes glass anti-reflective, self-cleaning and highly transparent.
by - February 22, 2016 4:09 pm
AG Rutledge names Ryan Owsley to deputy post
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has named Ryan Owsley of Little Rock deputy attorney general for the Civil Department. Owsley has been an assistant attorney general in the Opinions Department…
by - February 22, 2016 4:09 pm
AG Rutledge names Ryan Owsley to deputy post
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has named Ryan Owsley of Little Rock deputy attorney general for the Civil Department. Owsley has been an assistant attorney general in the Opinions Department…
by - February 22, 2016 4:06 pm
Arkansas Farm Bureau moves three to new roles
The Arkansas Farm Bureau named Chuck Tucker to the new position of senior vice president of organization and administration, which will report directly to the executive vice president. Also, Evan…
by - February 22, 2016 4:06 pm
Arkansas Farm Bureau moves three to new roles
The Arkansas Farm Bureau named Chuck Tucker to the new position of senior vice president of organization and administration, which will report directly to the executive vice president. Also, Evan…
by - February 22, 2016 3:57 pm
Randy Veach selected as President, Chairman of Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Co.
Arkansas Farm Bureau President Randy Veach has been selected as president and chairman of the board of Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company. Veach, a third generation farmer from Manila,…
by - February 22, 2016 3:57 pm
Randy Veach selected as President, Chairman of Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Co.
Arkansas Farm Bureau President Randy Veach has been selected as president and chairman of the board of Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company. Veach, a third generation farmer from Manila,…
by - February 22, 2016 3:40 pm
Former White House Chief of Staff joins Energy Security Partners board
Last week, Talk Business & Politics reported on a $3.7 billion potential liquids-to-gas (LTG) project that could locate in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Energy Security Partners, led by Arkansans Ret. General…
by - February 22, 2016 3:23 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson endorses Rubio for President, Hillary announces Arkansas team
Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) on Monday (Feb. 22) endorsed U.S. Sen, Marco Rubio for president, a day after the GOP Presidential candidate appeared at a campaign rally in Little Rock….
by - February 22, 2016 3:11 pm
Hillary Clinton campaign announces Arkansas team
The Hillary for Arkansas presidential campaign Monday announced a Leadership Council consisting of more than 150 members, including former Gov. Mike Beebe, former Sen. David Pryor, former Sen. Mark Pryor,…
by - February 22, 2016 3:11 pm
Hillary Clinton campaign announces Arkansas team
The Hillary for Arkansas presidential campaign Monday announced a Leadership Council consisting of more than 150 members, including former Gov. Mike Beebe, former Sen. David Pryor, former Sen. Mark Pryor,…