by - July 9, 2013 5:24 pm
Let’s give a damn
The two daughters at the Tilley home are frequently encouraged to be aware of the world around them; keep their head on a swivel; to make the attempt to walk…
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by - July 9, 2013 5:02 pm
Bankers: Small banks to suffer from Dodd-Frank
It’s likely that few, if any, Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas area bankers would disagree with Little Rock banker French Hill who said the so-called Dodd-Frank law will in the…
by - July 9, 2013 2:38 pm
Grocery consolidation continues with Kroger’s expansion
The grocery space is getting a little less crowded with yet another consolidation that will give No. 2 Kroger an expanded reach into the mid-Atlantic region, in the face of…
by - July 9, 2013 1:51 pm
Rankin not ruling out 4th District race
Add one more name to the list of candidates exploring a run for the 4th District Congressional seat should current-U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Dardanelle, decide to challenge U.S. Sen. Mark…
by - July 9, 2013 11:58 am
Regional real estate agents talk restaurant turnover
Most consumers have seen them – restaurants that seem to change names and owners just as customers are starting to get used to the menu and have possibly added the…
by - July 9, 2013 11:48 am
SGL Carbon in Ozark to benefit from New Market credits
In the latest legislative session, Arkansas lawmakers passed a measure touted as a jobs creator, the New Market Tax Credits. The bill encouraged private sector investment in small businesses, particularly…
by - July 9, 2013 11:37 am
NWA Mall adds to management team
Rhonda Bramell was hired by the Northwest Arkansas Mall in Fayetteville as marketing manager and Diane Scott, former marketing manager, has been promoted to general manager. Bramell has more…
by - July 9, 2013 10:27 am
Succession moves tough at Parks & Tourism
Political realities that inhibit succession planning could result in uncertain leadership transitions at a state agency that has seen certain and stable leadership since its formation in 1971. Richard Davies,…
by - July 9, 2013 9:32 am
NanoMech Inc. Wins ‘Oscar of Innovation’
NanoMech’s TuffTek recognized as the top new technology product of 2013.
by - July 9, 2013 8:30 am
Carter Tabbed Regional President by Centennial Bank
Bank executive will oversee the acquisition of Liberty Bank, which is expected to be complete by the end of the year.
by - July 8, 2013 10:22 pm
McDaniel: New law does not allow ‘open carry’
Supporters of openly carrying firearms in the state of Arkansas were dealt a blow today when Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said a new state law does not permit any such…
by - July 8, 2013 7:55 pm
Wal-Mart: Unlocking value in a better corporate image
When you are the world’s larger retailer and the nation’s largest employer just about anything you say becomes news, so choosing your words carefully is always a concern. A couple…
by - July 8, 2013 5:09 pm
Childers named Poultry Federation ‘2013 Poultry Industry Leader of the Year’
Marvin Childers, president of The Poultry Federation (TPF) was named the “2013 Industry Leader of the Year” by The Poultry Federation during the 54th Annual Poultry Festival. The award has…
by - July 8, 2013 4:54 pm
Griffin: Insurance mandate delay a ‘political move’
U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin, R-Little Rock, says the Obama administration’s delay of an employer reporting mandate related to federal health care is a “welcome relief” for businesses, but he views…
by - July 8, 2013 4:07 pm
HP to cut 500 jobs in Conway
Hewlett-Packard is laying off around 500 workers in Conway as it streamlines its operations at its three-year old $28 million customer support facility and abroad. The Palo Alto, Calif.-based computer…
by - July 8, 2013 1:48 pm
Wal-Mart looks to 2016 for Indian expansion
Wal-Mart is treading ever-so-slowly toward its expansion into India despite the loosening of government restrictions to allow foreign ownership. Two sources in Bentonville expect it will be early 2015 before…
by - July 8, 2013 1:35 pm
Board set for state Health Insurance Marketplace
House Speaker Davy Carter, R-Cabot, made his three selections for the Arkansas Health Insurance Marketplace board of directors, which rounds out the process for filling the newly created panel. Act…
by - July 8, 2013 1:29 pm
AEDC boss supports repeal of gay marriage ban
Arkansas Economic Development Commission director Grant Tennille says the state should undo its constitutional restriction on gay marriage. Speaking at a press conference Monday (July 8) to unveil new state…
by - July 8, 2013 12:56 pm
Target founder Dayton, dies
Douglas Dayton, a retail pioneer in his own right, died Sunday (July 7) at the age of 88. He was born into retail and took over the family’s downtown…
by - July 8, 2013 11:35 am
Modest beef herd recovery possible, prices remain high
Better pasture conditions have tempered the cattle herd liquidation in the past three weeks after an onslaught of movement between March and June, according to Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University…