by - June 6, 2016 12:00 am
Seasoned Banker Settles into New Role at Arvest
Kent Williamson began as a community banker 24 years ago in Springdale and is now president and CEO of the market.
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by - June 6, 2016 12:00 am
Former Employee in Fort Smith Files Suit Against Gerber
Moges Gembero, now living in Arizona, claims the company did not provide appropriate accommodations for his hearing impairment.
by - June 6, 2016 12:00 am
Retail Highlights From Mary Meeker’s Annual Tech Report
Fun fact No. 1: There are now about 3 billion global internet users, or about 42 percent of the worlds population.
by - June 6, 2016 12:00 am
Springdale Business Owner Says Money Management Team Stole $400K
The money management company, Full House Holding LLC, was formed in 2011 but has since been dissolved.
by - June 6, 2016 12:00 am
In Walmarts Backyard, OmniiX Focuses on Amazon
The company, led be co-founder and CEO John W. Collins, helps brands thrive on Amazon.
by - June 6, 2016 12:00 am
Craig Hull Remembers Longtime Friend Lee Harris, Developer Gary Combs
A fixture on the commercial real estate scene for almost 20 years, Hull has had dealings with some high-profile individuals.
by - June 6, 2016 12:00 am
Annual Lease Guide Includes 303 Listings
The listings constitute nearly 7 million square feet of space, 67 percent of which is occupied.
by - June 6, 2016 12:00 am
April Home Sales, Prices Increase
Sale jumped nearly 9 percent, while sales edged up 2 percent, according to the Arkansas Realtors Association.
by - June 6, 2016 12:00 am
NASA Enlists Ozark IC to Build Imager for Extreme Temps
Ozark Integrated Circuits Inc., a University of Arkansas-affiliated tech company, was awarded about $750,000 for the project.
by - June 6, 2016 12:00 am
Arvest Bank a Founding Participant in Development of New Financial Exchange
The American Financial Exchange is an electronic marketplace for member banks to lend and borrow short-term funds.
by - June 6, 2016 12:00 am
Tax Receipts Slide 1 Percent in March
Arkansas sales tax receipts totaled $101.14 million, compared to $101.41 million in the same month last year.
by - June 6, 2016 12:00 am
UA Economist Reports 2.9 Percent Unemployment Rate in NWA
University of Arkansas Kathy Deck says things are hot in Northwest Arkansas, and the rest of the state is doing well, too.
by - June 5, 2016 7:28 pm
Made in America: U.S. employers see significant drop off in job cuts for May
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of state and global manufacturing news. –––––––––––––– CHALLENGER REPORT: U.S. EMPLOYERS SEE SIGNIFICANT DROP OFF IN JOB…
by - June 5, 2016 5:06 pm
Drone Notes: June 2016
In this edition of Drone Notes, we are exploring stories in five different areas, Science, Startups, Privacy, Education, and Defense. Finally, we bring you a video that explores four ways…
by - June 5, 2016 8:42 am
State Chamber leader supportive of tax cut conversation, concerned about medical marijuana proposal
Randy Zook, CEO of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce, says workforce and regulatory issues remain the top concerns of business leaders and he sees several topics on the horizon…
by - June 4, 2016 10:41 am
Governor’s mansion politics
Editor’s note: John Burris is a former member of the Arkansas Legislature. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this space are wholly the view of the author(s). They may…
by - June 4, 2016 8:22 am
Two mean Hutchinson has appointed majority of Education Board
Gov. Asa Hutchinson Friday appointed the president of Arkansas Baptist College and the 2015 Teacher of the Year to the state Board of Education. When they take office, five of…
by - June 4, 2016 8:01 am
Weekend Digest: The float like a butterfly, sting like a bee 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 - June 3, 2016 4:38 pm
Wal-Mart boss asks Wall Street for patience as it tests services like Uber, repairs U.S. business
Doug McMillon, CEO of Wal-Mart Stores, asked analysts representing large U.S. investment firms for patience as the retail giant tries to be nimble and test new services such as partnering…
by - June 3, 2016 2:36 pm
McMillon Outlines Next Chapter at 46th Walmart Shareholders Meeting
We have the opportunity to reimagine retail again, president and CEO Doug McMillon said Friday before approximately 14,000 people inside Bud Walton Arena on the University of Arkansas campus.