by - August 1, 2016 12:00 am
Forty Under 40 Member Named Trustee for U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Bianca Rucker has been appointed bankruptcy trustee for the Western District of Arkansas.
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by - August 1, 2016 12:00 am
Fired Tyson Foods Manager Claims Discrimination in Suit
Phillip Henry worked for Tyson Foods for eight years, and he claims his dismissal was part of a plan to eliminate African-Americans from management.
by - August 1, 2016 12:00 am
Sale of Fayetteville Retail Center Brings $23.3 Million
S.J. Collins Enterprises of Fairburn, Georgia, has sold the College Marketplace retail center in Fayetteville, anchored by Whole Foods Market.
by - August 1, 2016 12:00 am
Meditation Studio Launches iMindful @ Work for Companies
The program offers business 30-minute and hour-long medication classes for their employees.
by - August 1, 2016 12:00 am
Springdale Chamber Wants Proposals from Ad Agencies
The task at hand is promoting Springdale.
by - August 1, 2016 12:00 am
May Receipts Rise Throughout State
Sales tax receipts rose statewide more than 5 percent to $103 million.
by - August 1, 2016 12:00 am
NWA Council Introduces Finding NWA Program
The council staff has created two new websites aimed at attracting job seekers and new businesses to the region.
by - August 1, 2016 12:00 am
Design Renderings Released For Helen Walton Center
Construction will start on the new nonprofit childrens center when its fundraising goal is met, according to the center.
by - August 1, 2016 12:00 am
Crystal Costa Hired as Publisher of Times Record
She succeeds Tom Stallbaumer, who accepted a position at a public affairs firm in Rogers.
by - July 31, 2016 1:08 pm
Stone County Ironworks’ Corky and Andy Baker work to forge an industry, spur a local economy
The mission of Mountain View-based Stone County Ironworks is to create heirloom treasures. CEO Corky Baker and full business partner son Andy Baker design heirloom-quality products and, by extension, hand…
by - July 31, 2016 8:10 am
Made in America: Mammoth Memphis industrial site close to landing first industrial prospect from China
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of state and global manufacturing news. –––––––––––––– MAMMOTH MEMPHIS INDUSTRIAL SITE CLOSE TO LANDING FIRST INDUSTRIAL…
by - July 30, 2016 7:44 am
Weekend Digest: The dad jokes, retiring Colbert character, and shave club edition
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 - July 29, 2016 8:09 pm
Little Rock Port Authority receives $6.2 million federal award to expand Arkansas River harbor, add rail access
The Little Rock Port Authority (LRPA) was awarded nearly $6.2 million on Friday (July 29) from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to help build a new dock in the…
by - July 29, 2016 3:22 pm
New formula would fund Arkansas colleges based on outcomes, not enrollment
The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board on Friday (July 29) approved the framework for a new funding formula based on outcomes rather than enrollment, and the idea must be approved…
by - July 29, 2016 10:17 am
ArcBest 2Q Profit Tumbles
The Fort Smith holding company said an inconsistent economy and a carrier surplus contributed to a 49 percent decrease in second-quarter earnings.
by - July 29, 2016 10:15 am
25th annual Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival returns in October
The 25th Annual Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival returns to the Spa City this October, welcoming submissions from 80 countries across the globe. Launched in 1991 by Hot Springs convert…
by - July 29, 2016 10:15 am
25th annual Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival returns in October
The 25th Annual Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival returns to the Spa City this October, welcoming submissions from 80 countries across the globe. Launched in 1991 by Hot Springs convert…
by - July 29, 2016 9:48 am
Arkansas Transportation Report: River traffic rises, ‘choppy’ conditions for freight industry
Editor’s note: The Arkansas Transportation Report is managed by Talk Business & Politics and sponsored by the Arkansas Trucking Association and the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce. Other transportation industry…
by - July 29, 2016 9:29 am
Venture Center hopes to build on early success with FinTech Accelerator
Editor’s note: This is the second of four stories about the VC FinTech Accelerator program at the Little Rock-based Venture Center. Link here for the first story in the series….
by - July 29, 2016 9:22 am
U.S. GDP inches forward to 1.2% growth in second quarter, still well below forecast
The U.S. economy crept forward in the second quarter of 2016 as consumer spending saw a slight uptick due to more Americans in the labor pool and growth in personal…