by - July 13, 2015 6:45 pm
Arkansas River Traffic Falls 51% In June, Down 23% Year-to-date
River operators say the hard-hitting rains of the last three months have dealt the barge business the ‘worst economic blow’ since the Great Recession.
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by - July 13, 2015 3:38 pm
Bank Of The Ozarks Beats Expectations, 2Q Earnings Up 53% From Year Ago
Bank of the Ozarks easily beat year ago results and met Wall Street expectations by reporting second quarter earnings of 52 cents a share, up 53% from 34 cents a…
by - July 13, 2015 3:26 pm
New Investment Group Gets $50 Million Equity Stake In Clean Line’s Wind-Powered Projects
Clean Line Energy Partners LLC said Monday that Houston-based Bluescape Resources plans to take a $50 million equity stake in the company’s portfolio of wind-powered transmission projects.
by - July 13, 2015 8:59 am
‘Tourism Champion’ Jim Gaston Passes Away At Age 73
News outlets from North Central Arkansas are reporting that longtime “champion of tourism” Jim Gaston of Gaston’s White River Resort has passed away at the age of 73.
by - July 13, 2015 8:36 am
Darin Gray Named Chairman And CEO Of CJRW
Advertising and PR powerhouse CJRW has a new chairman and CEO, just as the Little Rock-based agency opens for business at its new headquarters in downtown’s Creative Corridor. On Monday,…
by - July 13, 2015 7:03 am
John Burris: Sen. English Reminds Us That Age Is Just A Number
I had lunch last week with State Senator Jane English. I shouldn’t have waited so long to ask for a meeting. It reminded me of the many reasons I like…
by - July 13, 2015 6:54 am
Hoxie 21 Remembered, Honored On 60th Anniversary
While Central High’s Little Rock Nine are rightfully remembered for their courage in 1957, the tiny Northeast Arkansas town of Hoxie was first in the nation, peacefully integrating two years earlier.
by - July 13, 2015 6:44 am
ASBTDC To Host Two Business Events In Jonesboro
A person wanting to learn how to start a new business as well as looking for ways to finance their new ventures will get an opportunity to learn more this…
by - July 13, 2015 5:45 am
Money Talk: New Greek Bailout Negotiated
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 - July 12, 2015 8:25 am
Sen. Cotton: ‘Congressional Rebellion’ Could Happen Over Iran
Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, said there could be a “rebellion” in Congress if the Obama administration puts together a deal that would allow Iran to have nuclear weapons capabilities. Cotton,…
by - July 12, 2015 8:24 am
Sen. Boozman Will Vote For U.S. Embassy In Cuba
Senator John Boozman, R-Arkansas, said he will vote to approve a U.S. embassy in Cuba if it comes for a floor vote as expected. Boozman, who conducted an interview with…
by - July 12, 2015 7:40 am
Made In America: Lockheed Martin In Talks To Buy United Technologies
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a wrap-up of manufacturing news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here. LOCKHEED…
by - July 11, 2015 8:30 am
Congressional Recap: Forests And Foreign Policy Part Of Week’s Debate
Wranglings over Iran and Cuba were at the forefront of the debate this week among the state’s Congressional delegation. Meanwhile, Sen. Tom Cotton introduced a bill dealing with illegal immigration in the aftermath of a brutal murder in San Francisco earlier this month.
by - July 11, 2015 8:01 am
Weekend Digest: The Revolutionary Socks Edition
Armed with $86 million in new funding, find out how one young company has transformed the sock world – yes, the world of socks. These stories, a preview of this week’s TV show, and much more in our Weekend Digest.
by - July 10, 2015 5:31 pm
Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club Expected To Make Significant Corporate Job Cuts
Retail giant Wal-Mart Stores and its Sam’s Club division are in the process of cutting up to 1,000 corporate headquarter jobs by Nov. 1, according to several sources familiar with…
by - July 10, 2015 3:24 pm
Verizon Foundation Official Talks STEM
Today’s job market and economy are more competitive than ever and are reliant on the teaching of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in schools, the president of the Verizon Foundation…
by - July 10, 2015 1:17 pm
U.S. House Passes Bill To Speed New Cures, Arkansas Delegation Splits
The U.S. House of Representatives Friday passed a bill aimed at introducing medical breakthroughs faster to market. The state’s delegation split 2-2 on the bill.
by - July 10, 2015 1:13 pm
UAMS Names New Pharmacy Dean
The UAMS College of Pharmacy has named Keith M. Olsen, Pharm. D., as its new dean, UAMS announced Friday in a press release. He will begin his new job on…
by - July 10, 2015 1:12 pm
Congressional Delegation Announces Airport Awards
U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton and Congressmen Rick Crawford and Bruce Westerman announced that 12 Arkansas airports have been awarded more than $3 million from the Department of…
by - July 10, 2015 6:28 am
Kathy Deck: Despite Employment Gains, It’s Still Hurry Up and Wait
UA Economist Kathy Deck dives into the jobs numbers across the state in this analysis and guest commentary.