by - February 2, 2016 4:27 pm
The Iowa Caucus did its job
Editor’s note: John Burris is a former member of the Arkansas Legislature. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this space are wholly the view of the author(s). They may…
Fort Smith
by - February 2, 2016 4:00 pm
CenterPoint Energy explores REIT model, and sale or spin-off of pipeline business
CenterPoint Energy Inc. officials revealed Monday (Feb. 1) that the Houston-based energy company is exploring the use of the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) business model for all or part…
by - February 2, 2016 3:14 pm
Arvest Bank says SBA loan volume up 45% in fiscal year 2015
Arvest Bank reported a spike in Small Business Administration (SBA) loan activity for the second consecutive year in 2015, with a 23% increase in loan approvals and a 45% rise…
by - February 2, 2016 3:14 pm
Arvest Bank says SBA loan volume up 45% in fiscal year 2015
Arvest Bank reported a spike in Small Business Administration (SBA) loan activity for the second consecutive year in 2015, with a 23% increase in loan approvals and a 45% rise…
by - February 2, 2016 2:44 pm
Arkansas tax collections could rise 2% in fiscal 2017, leave $35.9 million surplus
The state Department of Finance and Administration said Tuesday (Feb. 2) that net available revenues are expected to reach $5.33 billion in fiscal year 2017, an increase of $106.8 million…
by - February 2, 2016 11:23 am
Arkansas January tax collections exceed forecast, yearly revenues top $3.1 billion
Arkansas tax collections in January for both gross and net available revenue came in well above year-ago levels as results exceeded forecast in all major categories, and were further boosted…
by - February 2, 2016 10:37 am
CHI St. Vincent, HealthSouth building new rehab center in Hot Springs
CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs and HealthSouth Corporation are planning a 40-bed hospital in Hot Springs in the third quarter of this year, a joint press release said. The two…
by - February 2, 2016 10:12 am
Campus Talk: UALR selected for national initiative to help first-year students
Editor’s note: Each Tuesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Campus Talk,” a recap and roundup of education news. UALR SELECTED FOR NATIONAL INITIATIVE TO HELP FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS: The University of Arkansas at…
by - February 2, 2016 10:09 am
Masingill new business development officer for AFMC
Melissa Masingill has been hired as chief business development officer by Little Rock-based Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care. In that position, she will develop the foundation’s strategic alliances and work…
by - February 2, 2016 9:05 am
An Arkansas native does the Iowa caucus
Editor’s note: Roy Hill is an Arkansas native. He’s taught college courses at four different Arkansas colleges and universities and written news, feature stories and other content for several Arkansas…
by - February 2, 2016 8:13 am
2015 net income up 76% at USA Truck, fourth quarter income beats estimates
The once troubled USA Truck has pulled together two consecutive years of growth, with full year 2015 net income reaching $11.069 million, up 76.1% compared to 2014 net income. Fourth…
by - February 2, 2016 6:34 am
Walmart Foundation donates $810,000 toward sustainable textile research
The Walmart Foundation has given Oregon State University $810,000 to research “environmentally conscious” methods of dying fabric. The company sees higher education as the key to innovation. The U.S. Conference…
by - February 2, 2016 6:34 am
Walmart Foundation donates $810,000 toward sustainable textile research
The Walmart Foundation has given Oregon State University $810,000 to research “environmentally conscious” methods of dying fabric. The company sees higher education as the key to innovation. The U.S. Conference…
by - February 1, 2016 10:58 pm
Notes from the campaign trail: Iowa Caucus winners and losers
Editor’s note: Notes from the Campaign Trail is a compilation of various political insider tidbits and is sponsored by Little Rock-based Capitol Advisors Group. IOWA CAUCUS WINNER & LOSERS Time for…
by - February 1, 2016 8:12 pm
Tyson Foods, Tyson Family donate $200,000 to Little Rock hunger relief agency
Tyson Foods and the Tyson family are partnering on a $200,000 donation to the Watershed Human and Community Development Agency for renovations to its kitchen in Little Rock. The announcement…
by - February 1, 2016 8:12 pm
Tyson Foods, Tyson Family donate $200,000 to Little Rock hunger relief agency
Tyson Foods and the Tyson family are partnering on a $200,000 donation to the Watershed Human and Community Development Agency for renovations to its kitchen in Little Rock. The announcement…
by - February 1, 2016 6:56 pm
Consumers curb spending in December hindering retailer earnings
U.S. consumers held on to their extra money in December, reining in spending on everything from manicures to gourmet coffee as oil prices fell and signs of a global economic…
by - February 1, 2016 6:41 pm
Fort Smith receives 33 applicants for sanitation job, HR and top city boss slots still open
An open Fort Smith Department of Sanitation director job drew 33 applicants, with 11 from the metro area and seven from Fort Smith. The city also is in the process…
by - February 1, 2016 3:28 pm
Wal-Mart executive stock positions total $111 million amid share price rebound
The top seven executives at Wal-Mart Stores Inc. together have more than 110 million reasons to manage the retailer’s business in a manner that meets with Wall Street approval. For…
by - February 1, 2016 2:59 pm
New report says Arkansas is fifth most gun-dependent, gun-friendly
Arkansas is the nation’s fifth most dependent state on the gun industry, and the most dependent in the South, according to WalletHub, a personal finance website. The company’s analysts studied…