by - August 8, 2013 2:01 pm
Two Arkansas Areas on Forbes List of Top Business Locales
The publication announced Wednesday its 15th annual list of Best Places for Business and Careers, revealing NWA at No. 28 and central Arkansas at No. 32.
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by - August 8, 2013 12:10 pm
Remington Arms unveils $32 million Arkansas expansion
Remington Arms Co. broke ground on a $32 million expansion in Lonoke that should employ around 60 new workers. The expansion will include construction of a new building and is…
by - August 8, 2013 11:52 am
J.C. Penney board seeks to replace Ullman soon
Allen Questrom, a retail legend in his own right who turned J.C. Penney around once before, has agreed to come back as board chairman if he approves of the retailer’s…
by - August 8, 2013 9:10 am
The Big Event
Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas' staff, board and supporters at the 13th annual Big Event. Enjoy an evening of socializing, specialty wines from Liquor World, upscale hors…
by - August 7, 2013 6:41 pm
‘Dream Big’ scholarships help retailer workers earn degrees
The National Retail Federation together with University of Phoenix, have partnered to give 10 individuals full-tuition scholarships to fulfill their college degrees. The Dream BIG scholarship program was launched in…
by - August 7, 2013 6:31 pm
On the campaign trail with Tom Cotton
Roby Brock, editor and owner of Little Rock-based Talk Business, was given access to U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Dardanelle, on Cotton’s first official day as a candidate for the U.S….
by - August 7, 2013 6:17 pm
UA researchers post record number of inventions
During a February interview with The City Wire, Jeff Amerine said much of the research conducted by scientists at the University of Arkansas is “potentially groundbreaking.” On Wednesday (Aug. 7),…
by - August 7, 2013 6:16 pm
Tyson Foods declares cash dividend
The board of directors of Tyson Foods Inc., recently declared the quarterly dividend of 5 cents per share on its Class A common stock and 4.5 cents per share on…
by - August 7, 2013 5:00 pm
U.S. consumer debt load remains high
As the economy continues to tip toe toward a healthier state, consumer confidence has risen substantially from a year ago but remains wobbly on a month-to-month basis. This caution heeded…
by - August 7, 2013 4:27 pm
Jim Shearin, Real Estate Industry Veteran, Dies at 67
Executive began his career in Arkansas in 1970.
by - August 7, 2013 4:05 pm
Manufacturing job rebound fades in Arkansas
Recent jobs data shows that Arkansas has not been able to maintain a rebound in manufacturing jobs like has been seen in the U.S. and most neighboring states. Beginning in…
by - August 7, 2013 3:56 pm
Dynamic Fuels plant on standby, indefinitely
The $150 million renewable fuels plant co-owned by Tyson Foods and Syntroleum Corp. remains idle despite favorable operating conditions. The Dynamic Fuels venture in Geismar, La., takes chicken fat or…
by - August 7, 2013 12:46 pm
CROSSMARK 5th Annual Casino Night
Don't miss out on a fun evening for a great cause! The Children's Miracle Network benefits The Arkansas Children's Hospital and thanks to events like this the best care possible…
by - August 7, 2013 12:30 pm
Wal-Mart fined for safety violations (updated)
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. agreed to improve the safety conditions in 2,857 U.S. Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club stores following health hazards uncovered by the federal inspectors during a routine safety audit…
by - August 7, 2013 12:22 pm
Wal-Mart Signs Settlement with U.S. Labor Department
Agreement resolves OSHA citations at New York store following 2011 inspections
by - August 7, 2013 10:26 am
Wal-Mart eyes Hong Kong supermarket chain
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is reportedly considering a bid for a Hong Kong supermarket chain ParkNShop valued at $4 billion, by owner Whompoa Ltd., according to Reuters. The deadline for bidding…
by - August 7, 2013 7:31 am
Ozark Plantation Band to benefit the programs of Arkansas Support Network
by - August 7, 2013 7:28 am
Fayetteville City Council Approves Taxpayer Bond Issue
Local voters will decide Nov. 12 whether to allow 25 years worth of taxpayer bonds.
by - August 7, 2013 12:50 am
Bids open for Metropolitan National Bank
Bankruptcy Judge James Mixon is accepting bids for the sale of Metropolitan National Bank from its insolvent holding company, Rogers Bancshares. The stalking horse bidder, Ford Financial, proposed to the…
by - August 6, 2013 10:22 pm
Northwest Health offers 3-D mammography
Northwest Breast Imaging Center at Willow Creek in Johnson, announced it recently began offering digital tomosynthesis, which relies on three-dimensional imaging to screen for breast cancer. A new study published…