by - May 10, 2016 11:06 am
Optimism among the nation’s small business owners rose slightly in April, but most still cannot find qualified workers to fill open positions and cite a poor economy and the political…
by - May 10, 2016 10:58 am
CenterPoint Energy Inc. on Tuesday moved well past Wall Street expectations as the Houston-based energy giant’s utility business contributed more than half of the company’s first quarter earnings growth. For…
by - May 10, 2016 8:00 am
Rogers-based sustainability conglomerate Ecoark Holdings Inc. announced Tuesday the acquisition of Bentonville firm Sable Polymer Solutions, a company that makes products from recycled plastics.
by - May 10, 2016 5:43 am
Editor’s note: Each Tuesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Campus Talk,” a recap and roundup of education news. ––––––––––––––– INNOVATION CORPS TRAINING PROGRAM TO HELP STUDENTS MARKET THEIR RESEARCH The Southwest Node…
by - May 9, 2016 9:13 pm
Drones continue to be a rising trend as more people are producing, selling and buying the unmanned aerial vehicles for hobby, work, and big business. This month’s Drone Notes include a…
by - May 9, 2016 8:58 pm
“The PHP Framework for web artisans.” – Laravel website Taylor Otwell is an Arkansas programmer who has made a global impact very quickly. The Arkansas Tech University graduate is the developer…
by - May 9, 2016 5:58 pm
Cindy Gillespie heads the Arkansas Department of Human Services, a sprawling agency in charge of traditional Medicaid; Arkansas Works; and the state’s 4,900 foster children, among other areas. The Georgia…
by - May 9, 2016 5:21 pm
Kym Hughes, the executive director of Fayetteville’s Advertising and Promotion Commission, announced Monday (May 9) she will step down from the job on July 1. Hughes cited family concerns as…
by - May 9, 2016 4:03 pm
Downtown Mena’s ongoing revitalization efforts can add a mix of antique stores and flea markets to the offerings. The area is home to five antique stores concentrated within walking distance…
by - May 9, 2016 3:33 pm
Arkansas was the second biggest mover among the best states for attracting new business, jumping 10 spots into 23rd place in Chief Executive magazine’s annual Best & Worst States for…
by - May 9, 2016 2:56 pm
Arkansas House Speaker Jeremy Gillam, R-Judsonia, was re-elected by unanimous voice vote Monday as the Legislature adjourned sine die, meaning this year’s fiscal session is over. Gillam, 39, was re-elected…
by - May 9, 2016 2:38 pm
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are giving $8 million to Arkansas Children’s Northwest for the $160 million hospital under construction in Springdale near Arvest Ballpark. The announcement was held Monday…
by - May 9, 2016 2:27 pm
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Walmart Foundation are donating $8 million toward the construction of a 233,000-SF pediatric hospital campus in Springdale, being developed by Little Rock-based health care organization Arkansas Childrens Hospital.
by - May 9, 2016 10:48 am
Tyson Foods Inc. CEO Donnie Smith attributes earnings increase to growth in key product lines and being more consumer driven.
by - May 9, 2016 9:39 am
Shares of Murphy USA jumped nearly 9% in early trading on Monday as the convenience store operator easily beat Wall Street’s first quarter expectations at the kick-off of this week’s…
by - May 9, 2016 6:04 am
Editor’s note: Story updated with additions and changes throughout. ––––––––––––––––––– Continued growth in prepared foods and improved beef numbers helped Tyson Foods post a better-than-expected second fiscal quarter net income…
by - May 9, 2016 5:00 am
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news. –––––––––––––––– POLITICAL UNCERTAINTY GIVES SMALL BUSINESSES PAUSE ON HIRING, GROWTH PLANS Small…
by - May 9, 2016 12:02 am
National Crime Search Inc. of Fayetteville recently joined a small number of companies accredited by National Association of Professional Background Screeners.
by - May 9, 2016 12:02 am
Local developers say there is enough interest in Northwest Arkansas to form a local chapter for the Urban Land Institute.
by - May 9, 2016 12:00 am
The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal is pleased to introduce the eighth class of Fast 15 honorees.
