by - January 19, 2015 12:00 am
Kudos
Procter & Gamble recently recognized Springdale-based Saatchi & Saatchi X as one of its top-performing business partners.
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by - January 19, 2015 12:00 am
Familiar Face
Rodney Miller, former CEO of Springdale company Montana Tractors, was recently spotted hosting the Orlando Citrus Parade on Jan. 1 on ABC.
by - January 19, 2015 12:00 am
Property Flip
Grady Mathews is now employed by Sage Partners, which on Feb. 1 will assume managing and leasing responsibilities for Bentonville Plaza and Bentonville Commerce.
by - January 19, 2015 12:00 am
Farewell, Tontitown
First Security Bank of Searcy has filed a lawsuit to have its 38-acre foreclosure on U.S. 412 removed from Tontitown and annexed into Springdale.
by - January 18, 2015 10:07 pm
Tolbert: Record Number Of Officials Attend March For Life
What likely was a record-size crowd of several thousand people marched in downtown Little Rock Sunday as pro-lifers took to the steps of the state capitol for their 37th annual…
by - January 18, 2015 7:42 pm
Make a legislative connection
While national political events capture the attention of the majority of our news media, Arkansas lawmakers are meeting in Little Rock writing, debating, and passing state laws that affect our…
by - January 18, 2015 6:03 pm
Gearhart did go home again
A surprise announcement came about this past week when G. David Gearhart, the chancellor of the University of Arkansas, announced he would resign on July 31. A national search for…
by - January 18, 2015 5:29 pm
Crystal Bridges’ Electric Art Forum allows guests to visit with artists
On Saturday (Jan. 17), guests at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art had the rare opportunity to chat with 10 artists from all over the country about their art. The…
by - January 18, 2015 4:29 pm
‘Duck Dynasty’ member attends Arkansas Tackle, Hunting and Boat Show
The Fort Smith Convention Center transformed into an outdoorsmen's paradise this weekend (Jan. 16-18), as the Arkansas Tackle, Hunting and Boat Show made its way to town. Featuring some of…
by - January 18, 2015 3:41 pm
Hand Building in Clay: Art and Nature Workshop
Discover the rich world of Hand Building in Clay during the Art and Nature Workshop on Feb. 20-21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Illinois River Watershed Learning…
by - January 18, 2015 9:53 am
Tough School Issues To Be Decided By New Faces
The Education Committees in the House and Senate feature many new faces deciding tough issues, a 10-10 partisan split in the House, and a chairperson focused on workforce education. But that’s not all.
by - January 18, 2015 9:25 am
Tax Cut, Budget And Private Option On Agenda This Week
Capitol action will be plentiful during a short week as lawmakers and Gov. Asa Hutchinson return Tuesday for the state’s legislative session. Hutchinson is scheduled to release his budget for…
by - January 18, 2015 9:22 am
Business Leaders Confidence Survey Full Of Optimism
Top business leaders in Arkansas are full of optimism headed into the new year. What do they think about hiring, sales projections, and capital expenditures?
by - January 18, 2015 8:53 am
Made In America: Big River Steel Lawsuit Discussed
Editor”s note: 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…
by - January 18, 2015 8:07 am
CJRW Acquires Heathcott & Associates
Arkansas’ largest advertising, marketing and PR firm just got larger. Sunday morning, Little Rock-based CJRW announced it acquired Heathcott Associates, another Little Rock firm, for an undisclosed sum. The two…
by - January 17, 2015 9:44 pm
McMillon Approves More Exec Moves, Departures At Walmart U.S.
Change has been a theme at Bentonville-based Wal-Mart Stores under the new leadership of CEO Doug McMillon who took the helm almost a year ago. Executives continue to come and…
by - January 17, 2015 1:45 pm
Oaklawn, Southland Casino-style Wagering Tops $3.5 Billion In 2014
It was another record year for casino-style gambling at Oaklawn and Southland, but 2015 is likely to blow that record away.
by - January 17, 2015 11:56 am
Hutchinson’s First Radio Address Mirrors Inaugural Speech
Gov. Asa Hutchinson, R-Ark., delivered his first radio address since assuming office. The practice dates back decades as Arkansas governors provide weekly commentary for distribution to media outlets. Hutchinson’s address…
by - January 17, 2015 11:45 am
Congressional Recap: More Keystone And Committee Assignments
It was a busy week in the nation’s capital for members of the state’s congressional delegation. The following is a digest of some events that happened in Washington, D.C. this…
by - January 17, 2015 8:32 am
Weekend Digest: The Health Care And Hologram Edition
TV PREVIEW: THE HEALTH CARE SPEECH This week, Talk Business & Politics recaps the swearing-in ceremonies and the big takeaways from the Inauguration. Plus, next Thursday Gov. Asa Hutchinson will…