by - July 21, 2016 5:57 pm
The Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority (FCRA) unanimously approved assignment of 200 acres from the Degen Foundation to the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) Real Estate Holdings at Thursday’s (July…
by - July 21, 2016 3:43 pm
Profits at Bear State Financial Inc. reported Thursday (July 21) nearly doubled year ago results as the Little Rock community bank said it benefitted from strong mortgage loan growth and…
by - July 21, 2016 3:15 pm
Rogers-based Ecoark is well-known in sustainability circles and hopes to continue growing a portfolio of businesses that focuses on everything from technologies that help ensure food freshness to reducing construction…
by - July 21, 2016 10:48 am
Symphony of Northwest Arkansas has received more than $300,000 in grants to support the symphony and its arts education programs in elementary schools in Northwest Arkansas.
by - July 21, 2016 10:28 am
Editor’s note: Chris Mathews is CEO of National Custom Hollow Metal Doors and Maple Leaf Awning and Canvas. He was a member of the Little Rock Port Authority Board of…
by - July 21, 2016 9:42 am
Editor’s note: Each Thursday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Startup Talk,” a round-up of startup, technology and entrepreneurial news. ––––––––––––––– FOOD TRUCK ENTREPRENEURS CAN GET VEHICLE, RESTAURANT COVERAGE IN ONE POLICY Farmers…
by - July 21, 2016 8:18 am
Conway-based Home BancShares Inc. posted record quarterly profits as the parent company of Centennial Bank continues to grow its loan portfolio across Arkansas and other southern states, bank officials announced…
by - July 20, 2016 7:52 pm
Profits at Simmons First National Corp. jumped 14.5% in the second quarter as the Pine Bluff bank’s loan portfolio grew to $5 billion and total assets rose to $7.5 billion…
by - July 20, 2016 7:02 pm
The overall health of four key Arkansas metro areas was relatively unchanged but strong in the first quarter of 2016, with the regions posting impressive job gains and increased construction…
by - July 20, 2016 6:38 pm
Lavaca-based Pinnacle Communications and Fort Smith-based Newroads Telecom have entered a joint venture agreement to provide voice and data services in the Fort Smith region and surrounding area with a…
by - July 20, 2016 6:25 pm
Bank of the Ozarks said Wednesday (July 20) it has completed its $800 million acquisition of Atlanta-based Community & Southern Holdings Inc. (C&S), the Little Rock bank’s largest takeover to…
by - July 20, 2016 6:25 pm
Bank of the Ozarks said Wednesday (July 20) it has completed its $800 million acquisition of Atlanta-based Community & Southern Holdings Inc. (C&S), the Little Rock bank’s largest takeover to…
by - July 20, 2016 5:46 pm
Wal-Mart Stores continues to crack down on suppliers who use toxic materials in their products. On Wednesday (July 20) the retail giant disclosed eight toxic substances that in 2013 it…
by - July 20, 2016 3:37 pm
University of Arkansas Chancellor Joseph Steinmetz talked about the role of the university and the Bumpers College in the states agricultural industry. He spoke Monday at the Arkansas Farm Bureaus 68th annual Officers and Leaders Conference at the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center in Springdale.
by - July 20, 2016 1:22 pm
DuPont and The Dow Chemical Company, both of which have substantial operations in Arkansas, announced Wednesday (July 20) stockholders of both companies have voted to approve all stockholder proposals necessary…
by - July 20, 2016 10:14 am
Among the highlights of the Under 40 Forum report are recommendations for businesses and government to do more to embrace diversity; expansion of the states pre-K opportunities; and commitment to increasing broadband access across the state.
by - July 20, 2016 10:12 am
The 2nd Annual Eureka Springs Indie Film Fest (ESIFF) will be a two-day event starting Aug. 5 from the Auditorium at 36 South Main Street. The festival includes student films,…
by - July 20, 2016 10:10 am
Organizers of the 2016 Arkansas State Fair are promising to take music lovers on an eclectic journey of musical styles with its 77th annual event, bringing together an array of…
by - July 20, 2016 9:01 am
A spokeswoman for Sun Paper Industry of China says the planned early 2017 construction start for the $1.3 billion superproject in Clark County will likely be pushed back to the…
by - July 20, 2016 8:45 am
Fort Smith festival organizers who were part of events that created a potential $11 million economic impact for the city took part in a panel discussion Tuesday night (July 19)…
