by - July 12, 2015 8:24 am
Sen. Boozman Will Vote For U.S. Embassy In Cuba
Senator John Boozman, R-Arkansas, said he will vote to approve a U.S. embassy in Cuba if it comes for a floor vote as expected. Boozman, who conducted an interview with…
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by - July 12, 2015 7:40 am
Made In America: Lockheed Martin In Talks To Buy United Technologies
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a wrap-up of manufacturing news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here. LOCKHEED…
by - July 11, 2015 8:30 am
Congressional Recap: Forests And Foreign Policy Part Of Week’s Debate
Wranglings over Iran and Cuba were at the forefront of the debate this week among the state’s Congressional delegation. Meanwhile, Sen. Tom Cotton introduced a bill dealing with illegal immigration in the aftermath of a brutal murder in San Francisco earlier this month.
by - July 11, 2015 8:01 am
Weekend Digest: The Revolutionary Socks Edition
Armed with $86 million in new funding, find out how one young company has transformed the sock world – yes, the world of socks. These stories, a preview of this week’s TV show, and much more in our Weekend Digest.
by - July 10, 2015 6:21 pm
Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club expected to make significant corporate job cuts
Retail giant Wal-Mart Stores and its Sam’s Club division are in the process of cutting up to 1,000 corporate headquarter jobs by Nov. 1, according to several sources familiar with…
by - July 10, 2015 5:31 pm
Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club Expected To Make Significant Corporate Job Cuts
Retail giant Wal-Mart Stores and its Sam’s Club division are in the process of cutting up to 1,000 corporate headquarter jobs by Nov. 1, according to several sources familiar with…
by - July 10, 2015 1:17 pm
U.S. House Passes Bill To Speed New Cures, Arkansas Delegation Splits
The U.S. House of Representatives Friday passed a bill aimed at introducing medical breakthroughs faster to market. The state’s delegation split 2-2 on the bill.
by - July 10, 2015 1:13 pm
UAMS Names New Pharmacy Dean
The UAMS College of Pharmacy has named Keith M. Olsen, Pharm. D., as its new dean, UAMS announced Friday in a press release. He will begin his new job on…
by - July 10, 2015 1:12 pm
Congressional Delegation Announces Airport Awards
U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton and Congressmen Rick Crawford and Bruce Westerman announced that 12 Arkansas airports have been awarded more than $3 million from the Department of…
by - July 10, 2015 11:14 am
Study: Convention Center-Hotel a Potential Boon for Bentonville
A study by Chicago-based Hunden Strategic Partners shows that a convention center and hotel in Bentonville would generate millions in new spending and tax revenue.
by - July 10, 2015 10:33 am
Industry Mag Meat & Poultry Profiles Donnie Smith
Tyson Foods chief executive is the subject of the magazines August issue cover story.
by - July 10, 2015 9:42 am
Walmart U.S. CFO Heading to Darden Restaurants
Jeffrey Davis, the chief financial officer of Wal-Mart Stores Inc.s U.S. division, has been hired by Darden Restaurants Inc. of Orlando, Florida, as senior vice president and CFO.
by - July 10, 2015 6:28 am
Kathy Deck: Despite Employment Gains, It’s Still Hurry Up and Wait
UA Economist Kathy Deck dives into the jobs numbers across the state in this analysis and guest commentary.
by - July 10, 2015 6:15 am
USDA Highlights Arkansas Communities In Annual ‘Made In Rural America’ Initiative Report
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its updated state-by-state report for its “Made in Rural America” initiative, highlighting the fact that the export of farm and ranch…
by - July 10, 2015 6:04 am
Energy In-depth: Merger Activity In Upstream Oil And Gas Sector Declines In Q1
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by - July 9, 2015 8:29 pm
Public gets first review of proposed new charter school in Fort Smith
A group of around 25 people gathered Thursday (July 9) for a public meeting about a proposed public enrollment charter school in Fort Smith. Area business leaders are working with…
by - July 9, 2015 7:47 pm
Attorney General To Combat Copper Thefts
Elicia Dover with our content partner, KATV Ch. 7 News, reports: Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced a new initiative from her office Thursday to combat copper theft. “For far too…
by - July 9, 2015 6:08 pm
Hospitals Say Private Option Cuts Charity Care By Half, Opponents Cite Long-term Concerns
The number of uninsured patients treated by Arkansas hospitals for inpatient care decreased 48.7% from 2013 to 2014, but private option critics still worry about a long-term solution.
by - July 9, 2015 5:58 pm
The Supply Side: New Items Picked By Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club After ‘Open Call’
Wal-Mart is making a habit of Christmas shopping in early July with its Open Call event that invited 340 suppliers into its backyard for a chance to pitch their nearly 600 inventions.
by - July 9, 2015 5:23 pm
Whataburger, other chains coming to Fayetteville, Rogers, Springdale
Whataburger is coming to town with the opening of a restaurant in Fayetteville slated for July 20, according a sign posted outside the new venue. Three more Whataburger restaurants are…