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?
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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…
by - January 16, 2015 8:44 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 16, 2015 5:06 pm
Tolbert: Salary Commission Talks Numbers On State Legislative Salaries
The Independent Citizens Commission met on Friday at the UALR Law School. Unfortunately, the building is not set up for live-streaming as the House Committee meeting rooms are, but I…
by - January 16, 2015 4:12 pm
JBU to Launch Nine-Figure Capital Campaign
John Brown University in Siloam Springs will reveal details of the upcoming campaign in a news conference Jan. 21.
by - January 16, 2015 11:51 am
University of Arkansas sports programs rank 19th in Learfield standings
The University of Arkansas ranks 19th nationally in the 2014-15 Learfield Sports Directors Cup final fall standings released on Thursday by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of America (NACDA)….
by - January 16, 2015 9:03 am
Energy In-depth: Calhoun Co. Advances In $5 Million Georgetown University Energy Prize
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily…
by - January 16, 2015 8:58 am
Birds and Breakfast
Our feathered friends will be at center stage at Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area during our second annual program series: Birds and Breakfast. Come enjoy a cup of coffee…
by - January 15, 2015 11:04 pm
Rhea Lana’s of Siloam Springs – Spring 2015 Children’s Consignment Event
It's WORTH the Drive! Join us February 8 – February 14 for the most exciting children's event in the Siloam Springs community! We will have thousands of boutique and high-quality, like-new…
by - January 15, 2015 11:01 pm
Rhea Lana’s of Siloam Springs – Spring 2015 Children’s Consignment Event
It's WORTH the Drive! Join us February 8 – February 14 for the most exciting children's event in the Siloam Springs community! We will have thousands of boutique and high-quality, like-new…
by - January 15, 2015 10:39 pm
The Supply Side: NWACC notes 15 years of training Walmart supplier analysts
It was around 1990 that Wayne Callahan, former local management for H.J. Heinz, got a call from then Wal-Mart CEO Lee Scott to head up a project to train more…
by - January 15, 2015 8:41 pm
John Burris: The Ten Commandments Of The Capitol
The Legislative session has begun, and for the 90th time a large group of Arkansans will be interacting amongst themselves in an effort to shape our public policy. I served as…
by - January 15, 2015 8:40 pm
Prosecutors’ Salaries Could Be Added To Salary Commission’s Duties
A bill is expected to be filed that would include prosecuting attorneys among other elected officials whose salaries are being reviewed by the Independent Citizens Commission created by voters in…
by - January 15, 2015 7:03 pm
‘Web-cam’ abortion bill, concealed handgun bill filed
A so-called “web-cam abortion bill” was filed Thursday with supporters expecting a committee hearing on the bill sometime in the near future, its sponsor said. State Rep. Julie Mayberry, R-Hensley,…