by - June 21, 2016 7:59 am
Your brand: powered by emotion
Editor’s note: Martin Thoma is an author, speaker and blogger on how to live your brand. He can be reached at [email protected] Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this space…
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by - June 21, 2016 7:43 am
U.S. Commerce Department unveils joint venture opportunities for data sharing and analysis
The Commerce Department’s National Technical Information Service on Monday published a Federal Register notice (FRN) announcing a new joint venture partnership focused on improving access, analysis, and use of federal…
by - June 21, 2016 7:36 am
LM Wind Power designs longest wind blade in the world
Danish wind turbine maker LM Wind Power and offshore wind farm operator Adwen announced Tuesday (June 21) that they’ve partnered to design the longest wind blade in the world, an…
by - June 20, 2016 8:15 pm
Money Talk: St. Louis Fed changes view on economy, Bullard says only one rate hike needed in near-term
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news. –––––––––––––––– ST. LOUIS FED CHANGES VIEW ON ECONOMY, BULLARD SAYS ONLY ONE…
by - June 20, 2016 5:26 pm
Group submits signatures for Arkansas medical marijuana proposal
Michael Hibblen with our content partner, KUAR FM 89.1 News, reports: Backers of one of three marijuana-related proposals vying for the November ballot in Arkansas turned in dozens of boxloads…
by - June 20, 2016 4:15 pm
Walmart looks to partner on e-commerce and expand Sam’s Club in China
Walmart.com is looking for some help to grow its e-commerce, retail footprint and scale in China. The retailer announced Monday (June 20) plans to partner with JD.com, a major online…
by - June 20, 2016 3:58 pm
Commissioners to vote on regulations to combat fatal deer disease
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will hold a special meeting June 24 to consider adopting regulations to combat a fatal disease that affected 23% of deer initially sampled. Chronic…
by - June 20, 2016 3:53 pm
Top ‘one percenters’ in Arkansas take home $750,000 annually, 21 times higher than remaining 99%
The average Arkansan would have to increase his annual income by more than $710,000 to be included among the state’s so-called “one percenters,” according to a new report by the…
by - June 20, 2016 9:58 am
Arkansas Transportation Report: River tonnage improves, enplanements up in May
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 - June 20, 2016 9:53 am
The ‘Probably Not Trump’ movement
There’s a movement on Twitter called “Never Trump.” It’s the Internet manifestation of the way many Republicans are feeling in June 2016, since our presumptive nominee has spent his life…
by - June 20, 2016 9:33 am
Nominations open for 2017 UA Walton College of Business Hall of Fame
The deadline to nominate candidates for the 2017 class of the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame is July 15. The Hall of Fame honors business leaders either born in state…
by - June 20, 2016 9:33 am
Nominations open for 2017 UA Walton College of Business Hall of Fame
The deadline to nominate candidates for the 2017 class of the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame is July 15. The Hall of Fame honors business leaders either born in state…
by - June 20, 2016 9:32 am
Stephens Mayor to lead Arkansas Municipal League
At its 82nd convention last week in Little Rock, The Arkansas Municipal League elected its new slate of officers for the 2016-2017 year. Stephens Mayor Harry Brown was elected president….
by - June 20, 2016 9:32 am
Stephens Mayor to lead Arkansas Municipal League
At its 82nd convention last week in Little Rock, The Arkansas Municipal League elected its new slate of officers for the 2016-2017 year. Stephens Mayor Harry Brown was elected president….
by - June 20, 2016 9:30 am
Bryan Barnhouse joins Arkansas Research Alliance
Bryan Barnhouse has joined the Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA) as vice president. Barnhouse will be based in Little Rock and will initially focus on the growing partnership between ARA and…
by - June 20, 2016 9:30 am
Bryan Barnhouse joins Arkansas Research Alliance
Bryan Barnhouse has joined the Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA) as vice president. Barnhouse will be based in Little Rock and will initially focus on the growing partnership between ARA and…
by - June 20, 2016 5:38 am
Retail executives say the industry must use technology to meet shopper expectations
Constant change is the norm in retail and expectations for customer service, technology enhancements and value pricing have never been higher, according to executives from some of the largest U.S….
by - June 20, 2016 12:01 am
Business Leaders Getting behind Springdale ACH Expansion
Local executives feel connection because of personal experiences with the hospital and see economic benefit for the region.
by - June 20, 2016 12:01 am
Four Pillars of Marketing for Profit-Minded CEOs (OPINION)
Focusing on those four elements can set you apart from competitors, and provide the foundation for innovation in areas such as product development, distribution and customer service.
by - June 20, 2016 12:00 am
Makers Pace: Digital Fabrication Scene Thriving Despite Fab Lab Lag
NWACC VP envisions accelerating a more entrepreneurial climate in Northwest Arkansas.