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by - September 15, 2015 2:32 pm
Allsup: Data Recovery, Backup Crucial For Business Survival
A company that loses data also loses business while the loss can hurt productivity and customer relations to boot, the president of a computer security company told a Jonesboro chamber…
by - September 15, 2015 2:28 pm
Campus Talk: ForwARd Arkansas Presents Recommendations To State Board Of Education
Editor’s note: Each Tuesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Campus Talk,” a recap and deep-dive into education topics in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here….
by - September 15, 2015 11:17 am
House Foreign Affairs Chair: Freedom For Iranians Starts With Hearts And Minds
An opportunity to send pro-democratic radio broadcasts into Iran will help change the country’s leadership and empower millions in the country, the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee said…
by - September 15, 2015 11:16 am
John Burris: Abolish The Highway Commission
A Governor’s working group is currently debating where to find money to build more highways. They have until this December to submit recommendations to the Legislature, which must then approve….
by - September 15, 2015 4:20 am
The Supply Side: Wal-Mart Contract Changes Still Challenging Suppliers
It’s been nearly three months since retail giant Wal-Mart Stores began sending out modified supplier contracts. Those suppliers are still grappling with the requested changes.
by - September 14, 2015 9:15 pm
Craighead County Justices Hear About Workforce Development Efforts
Craighead County has an opportunity to build for the future by helping its present day residents get the training they need, an official with the East Arkansas Planning and Development…
by - September 14, 2015 7:31 pm
Manufacturers Nervous About Economy, Ask Feds To ‘Wait’ On Interest Rates
Although two-thirds of manufacturers polled remain positive about the current business climate, economic and policy challenges continue to curb their optimism going forward, according to The National Association of Manufacturers’…
by - September 14, 2015 7:07 pm
Bob Steel Returns To Cumulus Media On Arkansas Radio Network
Former Little Rock news director and on-air radio personality Bob Steel has been hired as affiliate relations director for the Arkansas Radio Network. “I think Bob is a great fit…
by - September 14, 2015 6:53 pm
A-State’s First-Year Retention Rate Sets Record
Along with rising fall enrollment, Arkansas State University announced a record first-year retention rate of 76.1% for the 2015 fall semester. The retention rate is higher than the state of…
by - September 14, 2015 1:56 pm
Southern Bancorp Receives $2 Million From Treasury
Southern Bancorp Inc. said it has been awarded $2 million, the maximum available under the financial assistance program of the U.S. Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) fund. The competitive…
by - September 14, 2015 12:55 pm
Hearing On Planned Parenthood Suit Set For Thursday
U.S. District Judge Kristine Baker has set a hearing for Thursday (Sept. 17) in a lawsuit filed by Planned Parenthood of the Heartland regarding Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s order to cancel…
by - September 14, 2015 10:01 am
Scott Willhite Announces Candidacy For Craighead County District Judge
Scott Willhite of Jonesboro announced Sunday that he will be running for District Judge, Division 2 in Craighead County. Willhite is a partner at Orr Willhite, PLC., where he has…
by - September 14, 2015 8:56 am
Money Talk: Investors Expect Interest Rate Hike, No Plans To Alter Portfolios
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here….
by - September 13, 2015 10:11 pm
Christy Garrett: Marketing The Affordable Care Act
Editor’s note: Christy Garrett is director of marketing and business development for QualChoice Health Insurance. She can be reached by email at [email protected]. The Affordable Care Act has resulted in…
by - September 13, 2015 10:00 pm
Ancil Lea: Connecting With Your Patients In The Digital Age
Editor’s note: Ancil Lea, author of this guest commentary, has worked with more than 1,500 physicians, clinics, out-patient surgery centers, and hospitals to help with everything from medical software to…
by - September 13, 2015 9:28 pm
Four Questions With Arkansas Surgeon General Dr. Greg Bledsoe
As the state’s surgeon general, Dr. Greg Bledsoe is Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s chief health policy advisor. He shares his thoughts on the current health care landscape in Arkansas.
by - September 13, 2015 9:24 pm
Revisiting The Birth Of A Viable Startup Ecosystem
A few years ago, Jeff Amerine of Startup Junkie talked about developing a startup ecosystem at TEDxBentonville. TB&P’s Todd Jones takes a look at where that vision has grown.
by - September 13, 2015 8:06 pm
Hutchinson Appoints 43 To Boards And Commissions
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced the following appointments: Dr. Rodney Griffin, Magnolia, to the Arkansas State Medical Board. Appointment expires December 31, 2020. Replaces Dr. Sylvia Simon. Dr. Robert Breving, Hot…
by - September 13, 2015 8:23 am
Sen. Tom Cotton: ‘Immediate Test’ On Iran Nuclear Deal Coming
President Obama’s legislative victory last week to advance his U.S.-Iran nuclear agreement is far from over, according to Sen. Tom Cotton, who says new benchmarks and an upcoming Presidential election could still undo the deal.