by - November 10, 2015 3:38 pm
In an in-depth piece on the economics of airlines and why despite deregulation nearly four decades ago, they have struggled to make a profit, writers at Priceonomics.com highlight an interesting…
by - November 10, 2015 3:13 pm
Editor’s note: Story info and photo provided by the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. The journey that led Armando Castro to create the Student Veterans Organization at the University…
by - November 10, 2015 2:43 pm
Arkansas should consider requiring recipients to pay part of their health care costs or risk losing their coverage in its next version of the private option – if the federal…
by - November 10, 2015 2:32 pm
Although gas prices have edged up in recent weeks across Arkansas and the rest of the U.S., the monthly average for a gallon of regular unleaded is expected to decline…
by - November 10, 2015 12:59 pm
Editor’s note: Andy Miller is the senior director of government and community relations for Southwestern Energy Company. He is serves as president of the Arkansas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners and…
by - November 10, 2015 9:37 am
A man whose business acumen and community service was remembered Tuesday as a leader whose family helped to build a college in Northeast Arkansas. Frank Lyon Jr., 74, died Sunday…
by - November 10, 2015 8:32 am
Searcy-based Hart Construction and Little Rock-based The Cone Group have announced an alliance resulting in the creation of Hart | Cone. The deal was effective Nov. 9. Jimmy Cone, president…
by - November 10, 2015 8:32 am
Searcy-based Hart Construction and Little Rock-based The Cone Group have announced an alliance resulting in the creation of Hart | Cone. The deal was effective Nov. 9. Jimmy Cone, president…
by - November 10, 2015 8:25 am
OK Farms, a subsidiary of OK Foods, received the Top Hatch and Top Chicks award during the 2014 Flock Awards hosted by Aviagen North America. Based in Fort Smith, OK…
by - November 10, 2015 8:25 am
OK Farms, a subsidiary of OK Foods, received the Top Hatch and Top Chicks award during the 2014 Flock Awards hosted by Aviagen North America. Based in Fort Smith, OK…
by - November 10, 2015 12:52 am
Editor’s note: Each Tuesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Campus Talk,” a recap and deep-dive into education topics. CONSUMER WATCHDOG AGENCY TAKES ACTION AGAINST ALLEGED STUDENT LOAN SCAM: The Consumer Financial Protection…
by - November 9, 2015 8:30 pm
As executive director of the Arkansas Health Insurance Marketplace, Cheryl Smith Gardner is responsible for developing Arkansas’ state-based insurance exchange, the online marketplace for individuals and employees of small businesses…
by - November 9, 2015 7:51 pm
This week is packed with various tech and startup events across the state. Tuesday (Nov. 10) is a double hitter with the Catalyst Speed Mixer hosted by the Venture Center…
by - November 9, 2015 6:18 pm
guest commentary by Michael Barr, president of WeatherBarr Windows & Doors, and 2015 chairman of the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors At the 2015 Annual Meeting…
by - November 9, 2015 5:35 pm
The CEO of a fast-growing South Dakota utility said his company is “on track” to take over SourceGas’ operations across 19 counties in north Arkansas by the first half of…
by - November 9, 2015 5:27 pm
Little Rock-based Bank of the Ozarks – fresh off last month’s $800 million acquisition of Atlanta’s Community & Southern Holdings – will acquire St. Petersburg, Fla.-based C1 Financial, Inc. in…
by - November 9, 2015 5:26 pm
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news. MNB OPENS TWO NEW CENTRAL ARKANSAS LOCATIONS: Malvern-based MNB has opened two new branches…
by - November 9, 2015 5:21 pm
Editor’s note: The Supply Side section of Talk Business & Politics focuses on the companies, organizations, issues and individuals engaged in providing products and services to retailers. The Supply Side…
by - November 9, 2015 2:36 pm
Editor’s note: Talk Business & Politics reporter Michael Wilkey also contributed to this report. The story is now updated with a complete list of filings for federal and state offices….
by - November 9, 2015 2:12 pm
Less than two weeks after losing a bid to win a $100 billion to build the nation’s next-generation stealth bomber, defense giant Lockheed Martin and partner Boeing Inc. filed a…
