by - April 1, 2016 3:24 pm
Former Springdale Developer and Business Leader Dies at 93
Joseph Stanford Sandy Boone was a businessman and developer known for high-profile commercial development projects in Springdale during the 1970s.
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by - April 1, 2016 12:08 pm
Walmart U.S. CEO talks hope and opportunity at Benton County Boys and Girls Club event
The future of the youth of Benton County is bright because of the work of the Boys and Girls Club of Benton County, Greg Foran, president and CEO of Walmart…
by - April 1, 2016 8:48 am
Manufacturers group encourages Congress to end Cuba embargo
With President Barack Obama’s recent trip to Cuba still on the minds of most Americans, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) recently sent a letter to congressional officials U.S. asking…
by - April 1, 2016 8:27 am
U.S. job market remains flat, economy adds 215,000 new jobs
The broader U.S. economy added 215,000 new jobs in March as the jobless rate held steady at 5%, down one percentage point from a month ago and little unchanged for…
by - April 1, 2016 5:34 am
Energy In-depth: Consumer Price Index shows energy commodity prices down 20.9% over past year
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news. ––––––––––––––––– CONSUMER PRICE INDEX: ENERGY COMMODITY PRICES DOWN 20.9% OVER PAST YEAR Over the…
by - March 31, 2016 9:17 pm
Simmons First National converts to state-chartered bank, changes name to ‘Simmons Bank’
Simmons First National Corp. announced after the close or market Thursday that its operating subsidiary, Simmons First National Bank, will convert from a national banking association to an Arkansas state-chartered…
by - March 31, 2016 9:02 pm
Arkansas Supreme Court forms election reform panel
After two campaign cycles of “dark money” spending in state judicial races and a prominent legislative hearing to air concerns, the Arkansas Supreme Court announced it was forming a committee…
by - March 31, 2016 6:28 pm
UAMS-led research team develops new way to fight antibiotic-resistant infections
A research team led by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) microbiologist Mark Smeltzer and University of Arkansas chemist Jingyi Chen has developed an alternative therapeutic approach to fighting…
by - March 31, 2016 6:25 pm
New report finds one in 83 central Arkansas children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
One in 83 central Arkansas children, or 1.2% were identified as having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), according to a new report by the Arkansas Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Program…
by - March 31, 2016 5:16 pm
Tyson Foods sets 12% water reduction goal by end of 2020
Tyson Foods said it plans to reduce the company’s direct water usage by 12% by the end of 2020 and will also work with its supply chain partners on further…
by - March 31, 2016 5:16 pm
Tyson Foods sets 12% water reduction goal by end of 2020
Tyson Foods said it plans to reduce the company’s direct water usage by 12% by the end of 2020 and will also work with its supply chain partners on further…
by - March 31, 2016 5:13 pm
Acme Brick expanding to new location in Springdale
Acme Brick Company in Springdale will relocate to a new 6,256-square-foot showroom and sales facility to be constructed on 5.78 acres in north Springdale. The new site, with easy accessibility…
by - March 31, 2016 5:13 pm
Acme Brick expanding to new location in Springdale
Acme Brick Company in Springdale will relocate to a new 6,256-square-foot showroom and sales facility to be constructed on 5.78 acres in north Springdale. The new site, with easy accessibility…
by - March 31, 2016 5:12 pm
Bentonville Schools, Walmart, State Chamber host ‘Be Pro, Be Proud’ workshop
Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s “Be Pro, Be Proud” skilled trades job initiative is coming to Bentonville High School in hopes of creating student interest in technical jobs. The workforce workshop will take place at…
by - March 31, 2016 5:12 pm
Bentonville Schools, Walmart, State Chamber host ‘Be Pro, Be Proud’ workshop
Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s “Be Pro, Be Proud” skilled trades job initiative is coming to Bentonville High School in hopes of creating student interest in technical jobs. The workforce workshop will take place at…
by - March 31, 2016 5:06 pm
Ruling suggests state officials commit misdemeanors while campaigning, related complaint filed on Gov. Hutchinson
An ethics commission ruling in mid-March could mean campaigning for certain candidates by constitutional officers, and possibly legislators, is a misdemeanor crime that could lead to removal from office and…
by - March 31, 2016 4:58 pm
Tesla shareholder from Fort Smith travels to Dallas to pre-order the more affordable Model 3
Fort Smith businessman Tom Kirkham says he’s never voluntarily stood in a long line to buy a new anything. On Thursday, he was #178 in a long line in Dallas…
by - March 31, 2016 4:51 pm
New manufacturing trade alliance forms to block ‘market economy’ status for China
A group of leading U.S. manufacturing and industrial trade groups have formed a new coalition, called Manufacturers for Trade Enforcement, to oppose China’s designation as a market economy at the…
by - March 31, 2016 4:40 pm
German discounter Lidl adds double threat to Walmart’s model
It won’t happen this year or the next, or the next, but within 5 years the U.S. grocery sector will see more of deep discounters Lidl and Aldi who have…
by - March 31, 2016 3:58 pm
2016 Women in Business Nominations End April 15
Nominations can be made under the Best in Class tab of our website. Honorees will be profiled in our June 20 issue.