by - September 18, 2016 12:33 pm
Editor’s note: This is the first of three stories about economic development policy plans for the upcoming 2017 Arkansas Legislative Session. –––––––––––––––– As the state’s globe-trotting, chief job recruiter, Gov….
by - September 18, 2016 11:36 am
Millennials are showing a careful, measured approach to recreational spending, according to a new survey from TD Bank. The Second Annual TD Bank Love & Money Survey shows that the…
by - September 18, 2016 9:56 am
The U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders report for July revealed the fourth consecutive month of declines within the manufacturing technology industry, according to the Association of Manufacturing Technology. AMT compiles the…
by - September 18, 2016 9:53 am
The 19th Annual Petit Jean Fall Swap Meet and Open Car Show begins on Wednesday, Sept. 21, and will last through Saturday, Sept. 24, going from 8 a.m. to 6…
by - September 18, 2016 9:31 am
The University of Arkansas launched a multi-year fundraising campaign aiming to raise $1 billion by June 30, 2020. Money raised with Campaign Arkansas will support the university’s academic mission and…
by - September 18, 2016 9:21 am
Real estate agents in Benton and Washington counties were busy in August, with unit sales up almost 17% and sales volume up almost 29%, according to data from Eric Harris,…
by - September 18, 2016 9:02 am
Beyond budget bills and Zika funding, U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., says he thinks infrastructure funding will find its way into law before an October recess. The state’s senior senator…
by - September 18, 2016 8:55 am
Can Heifer International’s gift of a cow really change a life? Yes, say two professors who studied the model in Zambia and found that families receiving livestock doubled their daily…
by - September 18, 2016 8:43 am
In a win-win for area senior citizens, local restaurants and area foodies, Faith in Action offered their annual Savor the Flavor fundraiser in downtown Bentonville on Thursday evening (Sept. 15)….
by - September 18, 2016 7:41 am
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of state and global manufacturing news. –––––––––––––– HOT SPRINGS SETS RECORD FOR GOODS EXPORTS IN 2015,…
by - September 17, 2016 7:27 am
TV PREVIEW On this week’s TV edition of Talk Business & Politics, which airs Sundays at 9:30 a.m. on KATV Channel 7 in Central Arkansas and in Northeast Arkansas on…
by - September 16, 2016 12:39 am
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news. ––––––––––––––––– SWEPCO PARENT SELLS FOUR MIDWEST POWER PLANTS FOR $2.1 BILLION American…
by - September 15, 2016 8:33 pm
Editor’s note: Welcome to the fifth season of Tusk to Tail – the sport of tailgating as organized, performed and perfected by a group of Hog fans who have been…
by - September 15, 2016 6:29 pm
Tyson Foods CEO Donnie Smith, soon to be a first-time grandpa, shared his personal insights on leadership, company turnaround and the importance of succession planning with the local business community…
by - September 15, 2016 6:29 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday appointed Warren Dupwe of Jonesboro as a special associate justice to decide whether an amendment authorizing three casinos will stay on the ballot. Dupwe replaces…
by - September 15, 2016 1:20 pm
The Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism unveiled a preview of the proposed $7.6 million spring and summer advertising and marketing campaign that makes greater use of mobile, social media…
by - September 15, 2016 12:51 pm
The office of Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday (Sept. 15) announced the following judicial and board and commission appointments. Warren Dupwe, Jonesboro, as a Special Associate Justice of the Supreme…
by - September 15, 2016 12:51 pm
The office of Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday (Sept. 15) announced the following judicial and board and commission appointments. Warren Dupwe, Jonesboro, as a Special Associate Justice of the Supreme…
by - September 15, 2016 12:36 pm
Coldwell Banker Harris McHaney Faucette, the largest real estate firm in Northwest Arkansas, has hired Neil Hubbard to oversee operations for the companys more than 200 agents in four offices in Northwest Arkansas.
by - September 15, 2016 9:48 am
Independent community colleges are more efficient than system ones and spend more money on faculty salaries compared to administrative salaries, said Dr. James Shemwell, president of Arkansas Northeastern College in…
