by - June 16, 2016 9:35 pm
Deltic Timber adds Mark Leland to board
Deltic Timber Corp. expanded its board of directors to 12 members and the election of the new member to fill the additional position, effective June 16, 2016. The new member,…
Fort Smith
by - June 16, 2016 7:06 pm
Architect: Creating place, not giving incentives, is how to develop local and regional economies
The old model of economic development in cities is giving way to a newer, place-based version, attendees of the Arkansas Municipal League’s Annual Convention in Little Rock were told Thursday…
by - June 16, 2016 6:38 pm
Eldridge: Keep guns from terrorists; Boozman seeking balance, campaign says
Conner Eldridge, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, called Thursday (June 16) for creating a system banning terrorists or suspected terrorists from buying firearms or explosives. The call came four…
by - June 16, 2016 4:04 pm
AVEC to build 500,000-watt solar array in Van Buren
While most work to escape the hot summer sun, Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative is working to chase it with work beginning on a 500,000-watt solar array to be built on…
by - June 16, 2016 3:04 pm
UA System Trustees approve $160 million football stadium expansion despite growing objections
The University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees has approved what has become a controversial $160 million expansion of Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville. Trustee and former U.S….
by - June 16, 2016 11:43 am
Foreclosure pace mixed around the state in May, follows national trend
Pulaski, Sebastian and Craighead counties each showed 12% more homes lapsing into foreclosure last month compared to the same month last year. Northwest Arkansas continues to see its foreclosure rates…
by - June 16, 2016 8:31 am
Marshals Museum boss talks about fundraising ‘anxiety,’ says incoming president has the needed skills
Outgoing U.S. Marshals Museum President and CEO Jim Dunn acknowledged “anxiety” in the community about fundraising efforts for the planned museum, and said the incoming president has the professional background…
by - June 16, 2016 7:57 am
Talk Business & Politics to launch daily digital newscast in July
Talk Business & Politics will launch a new daily digital newscast – “Talk Business & Politics Daily” – beginning in early July to provide more news content and more platforms…
by - June 16, 2016 7:35 am
Clean Line officials protest U.S. Rep. Womack’s bill to halt controversial $2 billion power project
Houston-based Plains & Eastern Clean Line expressed disappointment with the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources’ approval on Wednesday of legislation sponsored by U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, that could…
by - June 16, 2016 3:15 am
Startup Talk: L’Oreal seeking nominations for program to aid female digital entrepreneurs
Editor’s note: Each Thursday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Startup Talk,” a round-up of startup, technology and entrepreneurial news. ––––––––––––––– L’OREAL USA SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR PROGRAM TO AID FEMALE DIGITAL ENTREPRENEURS L’Oreal…
by - June 15, 2016 7:14 pm
Women’s leadership certificate program to be offered at the UA Global Campus
A new certificate program to help women develop and strengthen skills important to professional and personal success will be offered in September at the University of Arkansas Global Campus in…
by - June 15, 2016 7:00 pm
USS Arkansas sub to be built, Navy announces
A Virginia-class attack submarine will be called the USS Arkansas, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced Wednesday. Virginia-class subs have enhanced stealth and surveillance capabilities. They can attack targets…
by - June 15, 2016 7:00 pm
USS Arkansas sub to be built, Navy announces
A Virginia-class attack submarine will be called the USS Arkansas, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced Wednesday. Virginia-class subs have enhanced stealth and surveillance capabilities. They can attack targets…
by - June 15, 2016 6:52 pm
Winrock International, Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub merge; Governor praises the move
Winrock International is combining with the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, the two nonprofit groups announced Wednesday at Winrock International’s headquarters in Little Rock. The merger is effective immediately. State Rep….
by - June 15, 2016 6:39 pm
Federal grant will introduce Arkansas students to tech careers
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Wednesday that a $400,000 Department of Education grant would enable all Arkansas middle schools to participate in a project designed to increase student interest in computer-…
by - June 15, 2016 4:20 pm
Windstream sells half of its stake in CS&L, plans to pay down debt
Just over a year after spinning off Communications Sales & Leasing (CS&L) into a real estate investment trust (REIT), Windstream Holdings sold off half of its remaining stake in the…
by - June 15, 2016 3:23 pm
Gov. Hutchinson reiterates support for Trump
Gov. Asa Hutchinson reiterated his support of Donald Trump the day after meeting with his party’s presumptive presidential nominee in Trump Tower. “I’ve always said that I will support the…
by - June 15, 2016 11:06 am
Walmart is evaluating a smart cart prototype for use in stores
It won’t be the George Jetson robot maid (as if many Millennials know who that is), but Walmart is working with Five Elements Robotics to develop a shopping cart that…
by - June 15, 2016 9:52 am
Haas CNC holds Demo Day in Little Rock to change perception of manufacturing sector
More than one-hundred vendors, local businesses and industry partners visited Hass CNC Machine Tools in Little Rock on Tuesday (June 14) to get a firsthand look at the company’s hi-tech…
by - June 15, 2016 9:23 am
Walton Family Foundation names Kyle Peterson as new executive director
The Walton Family Foundation has named Kyle Peterson as its new executive director as long-time director Buddy Philpot moves to another role with Walton Enterprises. “Peterson brings global nonprofit and…