by - September 29, 2014 12:00 am
Synergy Business Services Rebrands To Allan Taylor & Co.
Owners of the business brokerage firm say the name change is reflective of the companys growth since its founding in 2006.
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by - September 29, 2014 12:00 am
Susan Duke Named NWA Athena Woman of the Year
The wife of former Wal-Mart Stores Inc. president and CEO Mike Duke received the award during the annual Northwest Arkansas Business Womens Conference.
by - September 29, 2014 12:00 am
CPG School Planned Nov. 13 in Rogers
Selling to the Masses founder and CEO Matt Fifer said he expects companies from across the country to be represented at the firms first speaker series.
by - September 29, 2014 12:00 am
Walmart Rebranding Its Express Stores to Neighborhood Markets
The retail giant is continuing the aggressive expansion announced last year of its small-format stores, but now under one banner.
by - September 29, 2014 12:00 am
Walton College Ranked 45th in Nation
The latest ranking from U.S. News & World Report is based on peer schools assessments of undergraduate business programs throughout the country.
by - September 28, 2014 5:29 pm
Southern Bancorp On The Cutting Edge
Arkadelphia-based Southern Bancorp lands a high-profile examination of its operations and services in the latest issue of American Banker magazine. The story takes a look at how Southern is setting…
by - September 28, 2014 5:15 pm
Arkansas jobs chief returns from Taiwan, optimistic about ‘large projects’
Grant Tennille, director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, says it’s time for Arkansas to refocus economic relations with Taiwan, the democratic island nation whose connection and relationship with China…
by - September 28, 2014 5:06 pm
Tusk to Tail 2014: ‘Annoying’ Hog fans and Dallas Police calling the Piggies
Somehow, someway the 2014 installment of the Southwest Classic again lived up to its name, as a rising Arkansas squad and national title contender Texas A&M played an overtime thriller…
by - September 28, 2014 4:51 pm
Economic engines
In Arkansas, economic development manifests itself in many ways. In the past 10 days, we've seen a constant stream of announcements that will bring good jobs and new opportunities to…
by - September 28, 2014 4:48 pm
Private option politics
As the last month before the Nov. 4 general election draws near, activity has resumed to kick around that political football known as the Arkansas Private Option. There have been…
by - September 28, 2014 10:12 am
Gov. Mike Beebe: Fueling Economic Engines
Editor’s note: This guest commentary is the transcript of Gov. Beebe’s weekly radio address. In Arkansas, economic development manifests itself in many ways. In the past 10 days, we’ve seen…
by - September 28, 2014 9:20 am
AEDC Director Returns From Taiwan, Discusses Pipeline Of Projects
AEDC director Grant Tennille says it’s time for Arkansas to refocus economic relations with Taiwan, the democratic island nation whose connection and relationship with China has improved.
by - September 27, 2014 8:29 am
Weekend Digest: The Chelsea Had A Baby Edition
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & ELECTIONS On this week’s edition of Talk Business & Politics, AEDC director Grant Tennille talks about his recent Asian trade mission. He’ll also explain what’s happening with the…
by - September 26, 2014 6:44 pm
Election Central: Governor, Lt. Governor Candidates Talk Aerospace
Talk Business & Politics’ host Roby Brock delivers today’s Election Central Daily Brief. AEROSPACE The candidates for Governor and Lt. Governor sat side by side at an aerospace forum today…
by - September 26, 2014 5:40 pm
Tolbert: Rasmussen Has Cotton Up 7; Cotton Accepts MTP Debate Offer
A steady stream of polls are beginning to come in on the closely-watched U.S. Senate race. The latest poll from Rasmussen shows the largest lead yet for Republican Rep. Tom…
by - September 26, 2014 4:18 pm
Hutchinson, Ross Debate Set In Jonesboro For Oct. 20
A consortium of local groups will host a televised debate between the leading gubernatorial candidates on Monday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. in Arkansas State University’s Carl R. Reng Student…
by - September 26, 2014 3:26 pm
The Supply Side briefs: Mars and Mondelez promote execs
• Mars announces leadership changes Mars Food has promoted Fiona Dawson its next president. She has the responsibility for Mars drinks and European multisales. She succeeds Poul Weihrauch, who has…
by - September 26, 2014 3:10 pm
Sam’s Club hosts its national BBQ showdown in Bentonville
After visiting 30 cities and traveling roughly 13,682 miles, the Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour is quickly approaching its final destination – Bentonville. Sam’s Club said on Saturday (Sept. 27) 50…
by - September 26, 2014 10:25 am
Officials Break Ground on U.S. Marshals Museum in Fort Smith
U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman, Congressman Steve Womack, Gov. Mike Beebe and Stacia Hylton, director of the U.S. Marshals Service, highlighted a large group of dignitaries who gathered to formally launch the first phase of the project, which includes architectural and exhibit design and about nine months of site prep work.
by - September 26, 2014 8:45 am
Tusk to Tail 2014: Off to Arlington. May need birth control, drug testing kits
The Tusk to Tail crew is off to Arlington to see if the Hogs can pull off an upset against a Texas A&M team that appears to be even better…