by - January 28, 2015 1:11 pm
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by - January 28, 2015 12:57 pm
Tyson to Upgrade Georgia Poultry Plant
Tyson Foods Inc.s expansion of its facility in Vienna, Georgia, is being assisted with tax credits and employee training through the state of Georgia.
by - January 28, 2015 11:42 am
MLK, Robert E. Lee Bill Goes Down In Committee
A bill that would seek to eliminate a dual status for a state holiday fell short in committee Wednesday. The House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee voted against a…
by - January 28, 2015 10:38 am
Governor’s Private Option Plan Passes Panel; Bill Killing It Fails
The Senate Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee passed a bill Wednesday that would extend the private option through the end of 2016 and create a task force that would…
by - January 28, 2015 10:38 am
Higher Meat Prices, Consumer Demand Likely To Boost Tyson Profits
The U.S. meat industry got off to a good start in 2015 and Tyson Foods is one of several meat companies expecting strong earnings this year behind higher demand for…
by - January 28, 2015 8:49 am
Iron Yard Coming To Central Arkansas
The Iron Yard, a coding school with a national reputation, is opening shop in Central Arkansas. The Ark Challenge, Gravity Ventures and Innovate Arkansas are supporting the Little Rock launch….
by - January 28, 2015 6:47 am
Health Beat: Move Over 1115 Waiver, Say Hello To 1332
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up of health-related topics in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free…
by - January 27, 2015 10:43 pm
Unemployment Rate Much Higher For Black Teens
While the state’s jobless rate continues to fall, young African-American workers are still struggling to find work and the statistics are alarmingly disturbing.
by - January 27, 2015 10:15 pm
Millie Ward: Business Hall of Fame Inductee On ‘Building Good’
Along with a successful career of helping clients tell the stories behind their brands, this advertising executive makes a practice of assisting others.
by - January 27, 2015 9:40 pm
Higher meat prices, consumer demand likely to boost 2015 profits for Tyson Foods
The U.S. meat industry got off to a good start in 2015 and Tyson Foods is one of several meat companies expecting strong earnings this year behind higher demand for…
by - January 27, 2015 8:15 pm
Business Plans Create Student Entrepreneurial Interest, ASU Dean Says
It never hurts to have a plan for the future. Arkansas State’s business dean wants every student to have one.
by - January 27, 2015 7:31 pm
Capitol Notebook: New Private Option Bill Filed, Taxes And Budget On Agenda
A second bill to immediately end the Private Option was filed Tuesday as a key state Senate committee prepares to hear two other bills on the topic Wednesday. Rep. Donnie…
by - January 27, 2015 6:13 pm
Removing the college affordability barrier
There have been some exciting developments recently for students who wish to go to college but who may lack the resources to do so. In early January, the President announced…
by - January 27, 2015 5:43 pm
Arkansas jobless rate dips to 5.7%, rate much higher for minorities
Arkansas’ labor market is showing signs of stability, but the jobless rate for black teenagers in Arkansas hovers at or below 40%, and has in recent years been as high…
by - January 27, 2015 5:20 pm
Northwest Arkansas Council To ‘Get Moving’ On New Economic Goals For 2017
Business leaders in Northwest Arkansas raised the bar for regional growth and economic performance expectations over the next three years, according to data shared at the Northwest Arkansas Council’s annual…
by - January 27, 2015 5:19 pm
Tyson Foods To Add 500 Jobs In Georgia
Tyson Foods announced a $110 million expansion to its Vienna, Ga., chicken plant that will add more than 500 jobs by mid-year. This move is the third Tyson investment in…
by - January 27, 2015 4:44 pm
Northwest Arkansas Council to ‘get moving’ on new economic goals for 2017
Business leaders in Northwest Arkansas raised the bar for regional growth and economic performance expectations over the next three years, according to data shared at the Northwest Arkansas Council’s annual…
by - January 27, 2015 4:23 pm
The Supply Side: Markets may improve in 2015 for consumer food companies
Food suppliers to Wal-Mart Stores continue to struggle to improve market share despite a growing U.S. economy. However, a leading analyst with Credit Suisse said some struggles may persist but…
by - January 27, 2015 3:43 pm
NWACC spring enrollment falls 3.2%, in line with projections
NorthWest Arkansas Community College enrolled more than 7,300 credit students for the spring 2015 semester, NWACC officials announced today, but the number was down 3.2% or 238 students from the…
by - January 27, 2015 1:30 pm
Northwest Arkansas Council Announces New Strategic Work Plan
Details of the three-year plan were shared during the nonprofit organizations annual winter meeting at Embassy Suites in Rogers.