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Foghorns Expanding: Fayetteville Chain Planning Springdale Location in 2015

Restaurant owner Jeff Hodges said he expects to close Sept. 30 on the 4,436-SF building that used to house Bleu Monkey Grill and Osegueras.

Hugg & Hall Subsidiary Manufacturing Tornado Shelters out of Shipping Containers

Stormbox was recently recognized by the National Storm Shelter Association, a first for an Arkansas company.

KHOG Hires Lee as Morning Co-Anchor

A graduate of the University of Virginia whose latest reporting job was for WHIO-TV in Dayton, Ohio, Yuna Lee will replace Kelly Johnson for the local ABC affiliate.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Construction starts on 7th Highlands Oncology Center

Connections: UA engineer receives $550,000 career award

Nine Riceland facilities temporarily close

Tonnage up almost 11% on the Arkansas River through May