by - July 24, 2016 7:55 am
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of state and global manufacturing news. –––––––––––––– DENSO BREAKS GROUND ON REGIONAL WAREHOUSE Denso Manufacturing Tennessee,…
by - July 23, 2016 7:58 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 - July 22, 2016 4:58 pm
Arkansas is receiving a $5.6 million grant to combat the Zika virus from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The award is part of $60 million the CDC…
by - July 22, 2016 4:58 pm
Arkansas is receiving a $5.6 million grant to combat the Zika virus from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The award is part of $60 million the CDC…
by - July 22, 2016 4:09 pm
In today’s Talk Business & Politics Daily digital newscast, Rep. Bruce Westerman discusses his efforts to improve forest management, we wrap up the Cleveland GOP convention, and preview Sunday’s TV…
by - July 22, 2016 3:28 pm
Editor’s note: Story updated to include statement from Matt Campbell. ––––––––––––––––– The Arkansas Ethics Commission unanimously dismissed a complaint Friday that Gov. Asa Hutchinson had violated the law when he…
by - July 22, 2016 1:22 pm
As part of a “renewed” capital program, Southwestern Energy plans to reboot hiring and bring back employees laid off earlier this year – including a boost of activity in Arkansas’…
by - July 22, 2016 1:09 pm
Despite a financially challenging fiscal 2016, America’s Car-Mart executives Hank Henderson and Jeff Williams managed to boost their pay with salary bumps and cost-of-living increases. Henderson, the CEO, and Williams,…
by - July 22, 2016 11:16 am
Editor’s note: Story updated to include statement from John Brown University, a link to a letter from JBU President Dr. Chip Pollard, and comments from Wal-Mart Stores President and CEO…
by - July 22, 2016 10:52 am
Former Wal-Mart Stores Inc. executive Don Soderquist died Thursday morning from complications of heart surgery, according to a statement provided by the leadership development organization that was founded in his name. Soderquist was founding executive of Soderquist Leadership in Siloam Springs and a 2010 inductee into the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame.
by - July 22, 2016 9:59 am
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news. ––––––––––––––––– EPA RESEARCH SHOWS MODERATE, SEVERE CORROSION IN MOST UNDERGROUND DIESEL STORAGE…
by - July 22, 2016 9:23 am
Arkansas’ jobless rate remained unchanged in June from last month; however, the state’s civilian pool declined slightly as employers added fewer workers to payrolls before the back-to-school employment surge begins…
by - July 22, 2016 8:21 am
Southwestern Energy Inc., which said it has upgraded its balance sheet and cash flow through several bank agreement extensions, still saw heavy second quarter losses as the Houston-based natural gas…
by - July 22, 2016 6:12 am
A five-day boot camp could get your organization lean. Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions is planning a Lean Boot Camp for August 8-12 at Pulaski Technical College’s Business and Industry Center. The…
by - July 21, 2016 10:14 pm
Donald Trump returned again and again to the theme of “law and order” during an hour-and-fifteen minute acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Thursday. Dr. Hal…
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…
