by - June 5, 2015 1:29 pm
Inn at the Mill, James at the Mill Listed for $6.98M
Chef Miles James looks to sell the inn and restaurant and pursue other opportunities in the hospitality industry, both in Northwest Arkansas and in Miami, Florida.
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by - June 5, 2015 9:06 am
Wal-Mart makes historic change to Board leadership, Walton family still in charge
Rob Walton, 70, son of Wal-Mart founders Helen and Sam Walton, is stepping down after 23 years as Board Chairman of the world’s largest retailer. However, the powerful chairmanship will…
by - June 5, 2015 8:35 am
Greg Hitt Succeeds David Tovar As Walmarts VP of Communications
Hitt officially began June 1.
by - June 5, 2015 8:10 am
Wal-Mart Makes Historic Change To Board Leadership, Walton Family Still In Charge
Rob Walton, 70, son of Wal-Mart founders Helen and Sam Walton, is stepping down after 23 years as Board Chairman. However, the powerful post will remain in the Walton family with Rob’s son-in-law Greg Penner becoming chairman at the end of this week’s shareholders meeting.
by - June 5, 2015 6:31 am
Frank D. Scott, Jr.: Why Silicon Valley Juggernauts Should Put Down Roots in Arkansas
Governor Asa Hutchinson recently spent time in Silicon Valley where he visited Facebook, LinkedIn, Google, and several other tech leaders. Many think this visit was already planned, but expedited due…
by - June 5, 2015 6:29 am
Wal-Mart Hires New Vice President Of Corporate Communications
Wal-Mart has hired Greg Hitt as the new lead spokesman and vice president for corporate communications, a role where he is tasked with being the leader in working with media…
by - June 5, 2015 6:24 am
Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club Continue To Test Delivery, Pick Up Formats
Retail giant Wal-Mart and its Sam’s Club division have spent much of the past two days explaining to the media gathered in Northwest Arkansas for shareholders week the importance of…
by - June 5, 2015 6:11 am
Energy In-depth: USDA To Invest $100 Million To Boost State-Led Renewable Fuel Programs
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here….
by - June 4, 2015 10:58 pm
Northwest Medical Center – Springdale accredited for bariatric program
Northwest Medical Center-Springdale has received national accreditation for bariatric surgery by meeting all criteria according to national quality standards established to deliver safe, high quality bariatric patient care Dr….
by - June 4, 2015 10:32 pm
EPA fracking report hailed as victory for oil and gas drillers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a landmark report on hydraulic fracturing Thursday (June 4) that the oil and gas industry is hailing as a victory for its environmental stewardship….
by - June 4, 2015 10:08 pm
Wal-Mart hires new vice president of corporate communication
Wal-Mart has Greg Hitt as the new lead spokesman and vice president for corporate communications who is tasked with being the leader in working with media outlets. Hitt replaces David…
by - June 4, 2015 10:03 pm
Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club continues to test delivery, pick up formats
Retail giant Wal-Mart and its Sam’s Club division have spent much of the past two days explaining to the media gathered in Northwest Arkansas for shareholders week the importance of…
by - June 4, 2015 7:37 pm
EPA Fracking Report Lauded As Victory For Oil, Gas Drillers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a landmark report on hydraulic fracturing Thursday that the oil and gas industry is hailing as a victory for its environmental stewardship.
by - June 4, 2015 4:27 pm
Oshkosh Wins $115 Million Bid For Current U.S. Army All-Terrain Vehicle
Lockheed Martin rival Oshkosh Corp. may have received a boost to its Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) bid when the U.S. Army announced Wednesday, (June 3) that it plans to…
by - June 4, 2015 4:20 pm
New Alliance Aims To Change Auto Technology With ‘Connected Car’
Driven by Millennial needs and desires, a new auto industry alliance will push the limits for how smart a smart car can be.
by - June 4, 2015 4:15 pm
Enforcement Of Arkansas Open Carry Law Still Split, Call For AG Opinion
Jacob Kauffman with our content partner KUAR FM 89.1 News reports: Whether or not it is legal to openly carry firearms in Arkansas continues to be mired in uncertainty two…
by - June 4, 2015 3:59 pm
Association Of Arkansas Counties Announces Policy Team Changes
The trade group representing Arkansas county government announced a new hire and shift in job responsibilities. Josh Curtis has been named governmental affairs director of the Association of Arkansas Counties…
by - June 4, 2015 3:58 pm
Michael Cook: What We Learned From The Special Session
Last week, Governor Asa Hutchinson’s first special session started off well with a photo-friendly press conference and a large gaggle of elected officials supporting the Lockheed Martin bond proposal. Unfortunately,…
by - June 4, 2015 3:20 pm
Talk Business & Politics Podcast 6.4.15
Talk Business & Politics latest “pure politics” podcast is out and available for download. This week, TB&P’s Jessica DeLoach Sabin and Roby Brock discuss a variety of topics, including: State…
by - June 4, 2015 2:05 pm
Fortune Magazine Profiles Doug McMillon
During what is arguably the most anticipated week of the year for Wal-Mart Stores Inc., its chief executive is the subject of a profile published on the web Thursday by American business magazine Fortune.