by - January 10, 2017 4:25 pm
Wal-Mart Stores confirmed it will announce corporate layoffs later this month, but the retailer did not say how many jobs were to be eliminated. But it did confirm the jobs…
by - January 10, 2017 4:07 pm
The monthly National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Index of Small Business Optimism surged in December to its highest level since 2004, with a jump of 38 points in the…
by - January 10, 2017 2:49 pm
Two legislators said they will not offer competing tax cut proposals after Gov. Asa Hutchinson called in his State of the State speech Tuesday for the creation of a Blue…
by - January 10, 2017 1:27 pm
Nonresidential construction jumped nearly 5% in November as construction unemployment rates fell in 38 states across the nation, including Arkansas, according to Associated Builders and Contractors. Nationwide, nonresidential spending rose…
by - January 10, 2017 1:23 pm
Arkansas State University in Jonesboro has one of the top 10 online MBA programs in the country, according to a recent U.S. News & World Report ranking. The Washington, D.C.-based…
by - January 10, 2017 1:17 pm
Wind and solar electricity generation are expected to account for most of the generating capacity added to the power grid in 2016, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration. A total…
by - January 10, 2017 11:58 am
Gov. Asa Hutchinson told Arkansas lawmakers that the state of the state “is exceptional,” as he outlined his legislative priorities on Day 2 of the 91st General Assembly. In a…
by - January 10, 2017 9:04 am
An early morning fire Tuesday (Jan. 10) in the bus canopy of Ozark Regional Transit (ORT) in Springdale has depleted the bus fleet and will affect ORT’s ability to maintain…
by - January 9, 2017 4:39 pm
A 53,453-square-foot Holiday Inn Express is under construction on 2 acres in the 2100 block of U.S. Highway 412 in Siloam Springs. The 80-room, four-story hotel is being built with…
by - January 9, 2017 3:54 pm
The Arkansas House of Representatives formally re-elected Speaker Jeremy Gillam, R-Judsonia, 99-0, with him being the only one to abstain, to another term as House speaker Monday, and Gillam then…
by - January 9, 2017 3:19 pm
The Arkansas Senate convened for the 91st General Assembly on Monday (Jan. 9) with little fanfare as President Pro Tempore Jonathan Dismang, R-Searcy, acknowledged lawmakers face some difficult issues ahead,…
by - January 9, 2017 2:51 pm
A national manufacturing trade association has urged action on President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees, stating that any pro-manufacturing economic reforms require “a fully functioning government.” National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)…
by - January 9, 2017 2:14 pm
Sen. Bart Hester, R-Cave Springs, says he will file a bill to allow for a tax-free weekend for gun sales in Arkansas. The legislation, being drafted, is modeled after similar…
by - January 9, 2017 1:29 pm
A new survey from Burson-Marsteller reveals the general public has a more pessimistic view of technology than those working within the sector. Furthermore, the public is more likely to believe…
by - January 9, 2017 10:40 am
Consumers under age 65 will likely see prescription drug costs rise 11.6% in 2017 on the heels of an 11.3% rise in 2016, according to consulting firm Segal. The Segal…
by - January 9, 2017 10:32 am
Tacos 4 Life Grill of Conway will open a restaurant on West Sunset Avenue in Springdale this fall, the founder said. It’s the third corporate location planned for 2017 for…
by - January 9, 2017 10:06 am
WER Architects/Planners of Little Rock has opened a second office in Fayetteville. The office is temporarily located at 2241 Green Acres Road. The Northwest Arkansas is office is staffed by…
by - January 9, 2017 7:19 am
While early estimates indicate a stronger than expected holiday season for the overall retail sector, there will be winners and losers, and that dynamic will likely play out in 2017….
by - January 9, 2017 12:01 am
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news. –––––––––––––––– U.S. HOUSING STOCK WORTH RECORD-HIGH $29.6 TRILLION IN 2016 The U.S….
by - January 8, 2017 9:23 pm
Editor’s note: Commentary from Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R). Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this space are wholly the view of the author(s). –––––––––––––––––––––– This week, the State Capitol…
