by - November 16, 2015 2:04 pm
The U.S. education model has remained the same for more than 100 years, but the times have changed and we no longer live in an agricultural or industrial economy. How…
by - November 16, 2015 1:20 pm
Eighty-six percent of manufacturers view the transition from product-centric to service-oriented revenue models as a core part of their growth strategies. However, only 29% believe services will grow faster than…
by - November 16, 2015 12:57 pm
Editor’s note: This segment first appeared in the recent issue of Talk Business & Politics magazine. Link here for the digital version of the magazine. “Courage – not complacency –…
by - November 16, 2015 12:12 pm
Editor’s note: Updated to include information about Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s appeal to Congressional leaders, to include info from U.S. Sens. John Boozman and Tom Cotton, to include a statement…
by - November 16, 2015 9:34 am
Dillard’s Inc.’s shares fell more than 10% in pre-market trading on Monday (Nov. 16) as the Little Rock department store chain missed Wall Street targets. International markets were roiled on…
by - November 16, 2015 9:34 am
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news. BANK OF THE OZARKS RANKED TOP ARKANSAS STOCK OVER PAST FIVE YEARS: Bank of…
by - November 15, 2015 9:23 pm
The road for an expanded GOP majority or a resurgent Democratic minority in the state legislature will go through Northeast, South and Central Arkansas next fall, two longtime political experts…
by - November 15, 2015 8:06 pm
U.S. and Arkansas job and tourism growth related to microbreweries is on the rise. Church membership is on the decline. Wanna guess which has the ear of the Fort Smith…
by - November 15, 2015 7:34 pm
After entering 2015 with big hopes and a potentially game-changing bid to land a flag-waving super project in the state’s neglected Delta region, Arkansas’ manufacturing sector has hit a wall…
by - November 15, 2015 5:57 pm
story by David Rice Editor’s note: Welcome to the fourth season of Tusk to Tail – the sport of tailgating as organized, performed and perfected by a group of Hog…
by - November 15, 2015 9:59 am
On this week’s edition of Talk Business & Politics, two roundtables explored the top business and political issues of the week. In our business roundtable, which featured Talk Business &…
by - November 15, 2015 9:44 am
Editor’s note: Randy Zook, President and CEO of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Arkansas, is the author of this guest commentary. A video interview of…
by - November 15, 2015 7:50 am
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of state and global manufacturing news. RECORD DEFICIT IN U.S. MANUFACTURING TRADE REPORTED: The U.S. Census Bureau and the…
by - November 14, 2015 8:13 pm
A day after Islamic terrorists killed 129 and injured nearly 350 people in attacks in Paris, U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., said the battle has to be taken to groups…
by - November 14, 2015 5:54 pm
Editor’s note: Commentary from the office of Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson Sometimes being Governor of Arkansas requires being a salesman of sorts. Next week, I leave home to pitch Arkansas…
by - November 14, 2015 8:26 am
TV PREVIEW On this week’s TV edition of Talk Business & Politics with Roby Brock, which airs Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on KATV Ch. 7: The state of the state’s…
by - November 13, 2015 5:31 pm
When the first direct flight between New Orleans and Little Rock takes off Sunday morning for GLO Airlines, the father and step-mom of founder and CEO Trey Fayard will be…
by - November 13, 2015 5:11 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) today announced the following appointments: Steve Rogers, Russellville, to the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame Board. Appointment expires Sept. 1, 2021. Replaces Kathy Wheatley. Roy Wert,…
by - November 13, 2015 5:11 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) today announced the following appointments: Steve Rogers, Russellville, to the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame Board. Appointment expires Sept. 1, 2021. Replaces Kathy Wheatley. Roy Wert,…
by - November 13, 2015 3:35 pm
Arkansas’ four U.S. House members traveled the state and abroad this week during a district work period, while the state’s two U.S. Senators honored veterans for their sacrifice. Also, U.S….
