by - March 1, 2016 1:01 pm
Global Manufacturer Plans $80M Investment in Fort Smith Facility
Glatfelter could add 83 jobs. Facility is planned for the would-be Mitsubishi Power Systems plant that never opened at Chaffee Crossing.
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by - March 1, 2016 11:07 am
Glatfelter to acquire Mitsubishi plant in Fort Smith, employ 83 by late 2017
The huge Mitsubishi building in Fort Smith designed solely to assemble complex, multi-ton wind turbines will soon employ more than 80 people in the production of a material small and…
by - March 1, 2016 9:07 am
New farmers’ markets opening in Rogers, Springdale
At least two new Northwest Arkansas farmers markets will open this spring and many existing markets are gearing up for their spring openings. Mill Street Market in Springdale and Downtown…
by - March 1, 2016 8:30 am
The Supply Side: Family chili operation eyes national retail distribution
Editor’s note: The Supply Side section of Talk Business & Politics focuses on the companies, organizations, issues and individuals engaged in providing products and services to retailers. The Supply Side…
by - February 29, 2016 6:08 pm
Mercy Hospital in Rogers earns ‘StormReady Supporter’ designation
Mercy Hospital in Rogers has been recognized by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Tulsa as a StormReady Supporter. National Weather Service officials along with members from Benton County Emergency…
by - February 29, 2016 6:08 pm
Mercy Hospital in Rogers earns ‘StormReady Supporter’ designation
Mercy Hospital in Rogers has been recognized by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Tulsa as a StormReady Supporter. National Weather Service officials along with members from Benton County Emergency…
by - February 29, 2016 5:51 pm
Professor: A problem with polls is that voters make up their minds late in the process
Polls can’t predict the future so much as they describe the electorate, and their purpose isn’t to inform so much as to provide media outlets a chance to sell advertising,…
by - February 29, 2016 4:25 pm
Fayetteville, Fort Smith home to first group of new Walmart U.S. training academies
Walmart U.S. recently opened its first employee training academy in Carrollton, Texas, with the next two academies to open in Fayetteville and Fort Smith by mid-March. The Bentonville-based retailer plans…
by - February 29, 2016 3:42 pm
Southwestern’s shares slump as 2016 capital budget slashed by 80%
Shares in Southwestern Energy declined more than 9% in trading Monday following the company’s disappointing fourth quarter and yearly earnings results last week and a decision by the company’s new…
by - February 29, 2016 3:22 pm
UA study to help officials better use social media in disaster responses
Information on social media sites may prove beneficial for emergency managers in determining the greatest needs in a community that has suffered a major disaster or emergency. At least that’s…
by - February 29, 2016 3:09 pm
Soup Sunday raises money to help children in poverty in Northwest Arkansas
A crowd of almost 1,000 adults and children gathered at John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers to sample a variety of soups at the 15th annual Soup Sunday (Feb….
by - February 29, 2016 1:21 pm
Talk Business & Politics, KATV team up for Election Night coverage
KATV Ch. 7 and Talk Business & Politics team up again for prime Election Night coverage on Tuesday, March 1. The two media groups will live-stream and broadcast Election Night…
by - February 29, 2016 10:23 am
Money Talk: FDIC banks see double-digit growth in fourth quarter
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news. –––––––––––––––– FDIC BANKS SEE DOUBLE-DIGIT GROWTH IN FOURTH QUARTER Declines in expenses for litigation…
by - February 29, 2016 12:02 am
Google Considers Self-Driving Delivery Vehicles
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by - February 29, 2016 12:00 am
Center of It All: Innovation Hub Makes Its Way to Fayetteville Square
The Northwest Arkansas Innovative Hub Fab Lab will house a slew of maker machinery and equipment for invention and prototyping.
by - February 29, 2016 12:00 am
Kutak Rock Opens Second Northwest Arkansas Office
The law firm recently completed a buildout of about 2,600 SF on the first story of the World Trade Center Arkansas building in Rogers.
by - February 29, 2016 12:00 am
Coalition Touts Unbundled Legal Services as Fix for Access Gap
Experts say the legal industry is changing, and one way for attorneys to align with consumer demand is to offer limited-scope representation.
by - February 29, 2016 12:00 am
Scholarship Fund Provides Mentorship, Support, Money
The Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Benton County has been changing lives for more than 30 years.
by - February 29, 2016 12:00 am
Jewelry Shines on Episode of Focus on Suppliers
Host Neile Jones sat down with representatives from Armitron and SalesOne International LLC.
by - February 29, 2016 12:00 am
Springdale Company Buys Smaller Competitor
Advanced Information Management recently purchased Ironwood Shredding Co. of Rogers.