by - January 19, 2016 7:24 pm
Editor’s note: This story is a component of The Compass Report. The quarterly Compass Report is managed by Talk Business & Politics, and sponsored by Arvest Bank. Supporting sponsors of…
by - January 19, 2016 4:16 pm
Editor’s note: Story info submitted by the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. ––––––––––––– Rep. George McGill, D-Fort Smith, leaned into the microphone and used an example from his past…
by - January 19, 2016 3:41 pm
Siloam Springs-based Cobb-Vantress, Inc. – the poultry research and development firm and subsidiary of Tyson Foods, Inc. – says it will begin construction on a new $22 million feed mill…
by - January 19, 2016 3:41 pm
Siloam Springs-based Cobb-Vantress, Inc. – the poultry research and development firm and subsidiary of Tyson Foods, Inc. – says it will begin construction on a new $22 million feed mill…
by - January 19, 2016 2:08 pm
Fort Smith area Realtors had plenty to smile about in 2015 as Sebastian and Crawford counties each posted their best year for home sales since 2008 and 2009, respectively. The…
by - January 19, 2016 1:48 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson Tuesday announced a plan to increase highway funding by $750 million over the next 10 years, making the state eligible for $2 billion in federal matching funds…
by - January 19, 2016 1:30 pm
National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President and CEO Jay Timmons will kick off the 2016 State of Manufacturing Tour in Manchester, N.H., on Jan. 28. He will be joined at…
by - January 19, 2016 1:05 pm
UPS and FedEx rival DHL said Jan. 18 it is expanding its presence in the Memphis area with a new service center that will serve the tri-state area of Arkansas,…
by - January 19, 2016 12:58 pm
Editor’s note: Martin Thoma is an author, speaker and blogger on how to live your brand. He can be reached at [email protected] –––––––––––––––– The year 2016 is here and with…
by - January 19, 2016 12:45 pm
A college education is more affordable in Arkansas than in other states, in part because state support for colleges and universities is above the national average, said the director of…
by - January 19, 2016 7:22 am
Editor’s note: Each Tuesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Campus Talk,” a recap and roundup of education news. NEW BASEBALL PARK IN WORKS FOR UALR: UALR plans to build a new baseball…
by - January 19, 2016 7:21 am
Online retailer Bourbon & Boots has launched a wholesale division to distribute its Southern-branded merchandise to specialty retailers across the country, the company said in a news release. The wholesale…
by - January 19, 2016 7:21 am
Online retailer Bourbon & Boots has launched a wholesale division to distribute its Southern-branded merchandise to specialty retailers across the country, the company said in a news release. The wholesale…
by - January 19, 2016 12:23 am
When members of the Health Reform Legislative Task Force meet Jan. 20-21, one of the issues they’ll be considering is whether certain state Medicaid programs should be administered using a…
by - January 18, 2016 4:03 pm
The Libertarian Party of Arkansas will hold a special nominating convention on Jan. 23 at Foghorn’s restaurant at 1815 Green Acres Rd. in Fayetteville to fill the vacancy in nomination…
by - January 18, 2016 4:03 pm
The Libertarian Party of Arkansas will hold a special nominating convention on Jan. 23 at Foghorn’s restaurant at 1815 Green Acres Rd. in Fayetteville to fill the vacancy in nomination…
by - January 18, 2016 2:00 pm
In what may turn out to be a preview for the oil and gas sector in the first quarter, BHP Billiton said it expects to recognize a pre-tax impairment charge…
by - January 18, 2016 1:27 pm
In his State of the Union address, President Obama called for an effort to “cure cancer” led by Vice President Joe Biden. The idea seems like one everyone could accept. Who’s…
by - January 18, 2016 1:11 pm
Editor’s note: Story updated with comments from officials with Tyson Foods and from U.S. Rep. Steve Womack. –––––––––––– Donald “Buddy” Wray, one of the legendary execs who helped Don Tyson…
by - January 18, 2016 11:52 am
Editor’s note: Jeff Stinson has for the past 11 years managed the Fund for Arkansas’ Future, and is now also a member of HubX-Life Sciences. Opinions, commentary and other essays…
