by - August 19, 2015 8:22 am
The rise of the U.S. dollar against the euro and other world currencies over the past year has reduced the cost-competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing compared with economies such as Germany,…
by - August 19, 2015 8:17 am
As the U.S. economy advanced in the second quarter with GDP growth of 2.3%, the largest job growth has come from positions that pay over $53,000, according to a new…
by - August 18, 2015 7:33 pm
The long rain-induced nightmare for port, barge and other operators on the Arkansas River may soon be over, but the impact of heavy rains earlier this year pushed river tonnage…
by - August 18, 2015 3:02 pm
The CEO of the state’s first superproject, Big River Steel CEO John Correnti, passed away on an out-of-state business trip.
by - August 18, 2015 8:19 am
Two self-described “serial entrepreneurs and longtime nerds” are starting a new Battle Bots league in Arkansas. Brad Harvey, founder of Nerdies and co-founder of Blur State, both located in Fayetteville…
by - August 18, 2015 12:02 am
In June, a group of nearly 40 travelers from Arkansas went on a “cultural exchange” trip to Cuba through coordination with the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce. The group of…
by - August 17, 2015 7:31 pm
The dirt movers have been busy so far this year with new construction far outpacing numbers from a year ago, according to a report from the Craighead County Assessor’s…
by - August 17, 2015 4:06 pm
UALR and eStem Public Charter Schools announced a partnership Monday where eStem will educate students in grades 9-12 on UALR’s campus, where they will have the opportunity to earn a…
by - August 16, 2015 7:14 am
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by - August 15, 2015 6:19 am
Tyson Foods CEO Donnie Smith told the media during the Aug. 3 earnings call that it planned to stand by its beef division, despite the lack of fed cattle driving…
by - August 11, 2015 11:00 am
Entrepreneurial inspiration comes from many places. For Scott Bonge, Goatee Saver inventor and new Walmart shelf-space occupier, it happened because of an annoying shaving accident.
by - August 11, 2015 8:49 am
Consumers remain cautious with their spending levels, despite positive growth in the U.S. and local economies, according to the July 2015 Consumer Expectations survey completed by the Federal Reserve Bank…
by - August 11, 2015 8:43 am
The Arkansas Department of Workforce Services’ Labor Market Information division On Tuesday launched a new website that will help Arkansas high school and college students plan for the future based…
by - August 10, 2015 4:29 pm
Job cuts in July crested to the highest level in nearly four years as U.S. employers announced plans to shed 105,696 workers from their payrolls in July, according to the…
by - August 9, 2015 6:53 am
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by - August 7, 2015 4:00 pm
What can you make with a cupcake holder, Mason jar lids, twine, a ruler and tape? Three groups of Mississippi County high school students spent Friday, building a project with…
by - August 7, 2015 2:57 pm
NanoMech Inc. is expanding its storage and distribution capacity by leasing 12,000 square feet of additional warehouse and office space near its headquarters in the Springdale Technology Park. The company…
by - August 6, 2015 6:11 pm
Tyson Foods has been in the beef business 14 years since its $3.2 billion purchase in June 2001 of IBP, a privately held meatpacker. After that deal, beef has comprised…
by - August 6, 2015 5:08 pm
Arkansas Department of Workforce Services Daryl Bassett says the state has the workforce to compete for any job, but he claims more coordination and collaboration among public and private groups is needed.
by - August 6, 2015 2:53 pm
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced Thursday the 80 winners of the second annual Growth Accelerator Fund Competition and one Arkansas startup group was recognized. Fayetteville-based Startup Junkie, led…
