by - July 22, 2016 3:28 pm
Editor’s note: Story updated to include statement from Matt Campbell. ––––––––––––––––– The Arkansas Ethics Commission unanimously dismissed a complaint Friday that Gov. Asa Hutchinson had violated the law when he…
by - July 22, 2016 1:22 pm
As part of a “renewed” capital program, Southwestern Energy plans to reboot hiring and bring back employees laid off earlier this year – including a boost of activity in Arkansas’…
by - July 22, 2016 1:09 pm
Despite a financially challenging fiscal 2016, America’s Car-Mart executives Hank Henderson and Jeff Williams managed to boost their pay with salary bumps and cost-of-living increases. Henderson, the CEO, and Williams,…
by - July 22, 2016 11:16 am
Editor’s note: Story updated to include statement from John Brown University, a link to a letter from JBU President Dr. Chip Pollard, and comments from Wal-Mart Stores President and CEO…
by - July 22, 2016 9:59 am
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news. ––––––––––––––––– EPA RESEARCH SHOWS MODERATE, SEVERE CORROSION IN MOST UNDERGROUND DIESEL STORAGE…
by - July 22, 2016 9:23 am
Arkansas’ jobless rate remained unchanged in June from last month; however, the state’s civilian pool declined slightly as employers added fewer workers to payrolls before the back-to-school employment surge begins…
by - July 22, 2016 8:21 am
Southwestern Energy Inc., which said it has upgraded its balance sheet and cash flow through several bank agreement extensions, still saw heavy second quarter losses as the Houston-based natural gas…
by - July 22, 2016 6:12 am
A five-day boot camp could get your organization lean. Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions is planning a Lean Boot Camp for August 8-12 at Pulaski Technical College’s Business and Industry Center. The…
by - July 21, 2016 10:14 pm
Donald Trump returned again and again to the theme of “law and order” during an hour-and-fifteen minute acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Thursday. Dr. Hal…
by - July 21, 2016 3:43 pm
Profits at Bear State Financial Inc. reported Thursday (July 21) nearly doubled year ago results as the Little Rock community bank said it benefitted from strong mortgage loan growth and…
by - July 21, 2016 3:15 pm
Rogers-based Ecoark is well-known in sustainability circles and hopes to continue growing a portfolio of businesses that focuses on everything from technologies that help ensure food freshness to reducing construction…
by - July 21, 2016 10:28 am
Editor’s note: Chris Mathews is CEO of National Custom Hollow Metal Doors and Maple Leaf Awning and Canvas. He was a member of the Little Rock Port Authority Board of…
by - July 21, 2016 9:42 am
Editor’s note: Each Thursday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Startup Talk,” a round-up of startup, technology and entrepreneurial news. ––––––––––––––– FOOD TRUCK ENTREPRENEURS CAN GET VEHICLE, RESTAURANT COVERAGE IN ONE POLICY Farmers…
by - July 21, 2016 8:18 am
Conway-based Home BancShares Inc. posted record quarterly profits as the parent company of Centennial Bank continues to grow its loan portfolio across Arkansas and other southern states, bank officials announced…
by - July 20, 2016 7:52 pm
Profits at Simmons First National Corp. jumped 14.5% in the second quarter as the Pine Bluff bank’s loan portfolio grew to $5 billion and total assets rose to $7.5 billion…
by - July 20, 2016 7:02 pm
The overall health of four key Arkansas metro areas was relatively unchanged but strong in the first quarter of 2016, with the regions posting impressive job gains and increased construction…
by - July 20, 2016 6:25 pm
Bank of the Ozarks said Wednesday (July 20) it has completed its $800 million acquisition of Atlanta-based Community & Southern Holdings Inc. (C&S), the Little Rock bank’s largest takeover to…
by - July 20, 2016 6:25 pm
Bank of the Ozarks said Wednesday (July 20) it has completed its $800 million acquisition of Atlanta-based Community & Southern Holdings Inc. (C&S), the Little Rock bank’s largest takeover to…
by - July 20, 2016 6:04 pm
The city of Jonesboro and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission are hoping to build a state of the art, $12 million shooting range, and could recoup some of the…
by - July 20, 2016 5:46 pm
Wal-Mart Stores continues to crack down on suppliers who use toxic materials in their products. On Wednesday (July 20) the retail giant disclosed eight toxic substances that in 2013 it…
