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Ross, Hutchinson to Appear at Fort Smith Chamber Event

Gubernatorial candidates Mike Ross and Asa Hutchinson to meet with Fort Smith business community for breakfast.

Mercy Presents New Mobile Health Clinic

The health care provider on Tuesday introduced the new clinic to a group of sponsors, chamber of commerce members and Mercy staff during a tour and ribbon-cutting ceremony in Rogers.

Acosta’s lead investor sells to Carlyle Group

Acosta Sales & Marketing, an in-store merchandising and marketing agency in the consumer goods industry, is being acquired by The Carlyle Group, according to a company release.  The deal is…

Consumer confidence rises in the second quarter

U.S. consumer confidence increased four index points in the second quarter of 2014 to a score of 104. This marks an upward trend that began in the first quarter of…

Razorback Greenway adds work, costs for cities

As the Northwest Arkansas Regional Razorback Greenway continues to grow, it adds business growth opportunities and healthy options for area residents and tourists. It also adds responsibilities and potential higher…

Windstream to spin off network assets into real estate trust

Little Rock-based Windstream Corp. will spin off certain assets of the telecom and broadband company and form a new, real estate investment trust (REIT). The company announced on Tuesday (July…

Wal-Mart watchers weigh-in on Dollar Tree merger

The race to win the frugal, cash-strapped consumer got a little more heated on Monday (July 28) with Dollar Tree’s $8.5 billion blockbuster offer to acquire struggling discounter Family Dollar…

Election Central: Talk Business-Hendrix College Poll Preview

Talk Business & Politics Editor-in-Chief Roby Brock delivers Monday’s top political headlines in this Election Central Daily Brief. HUTCHINSON TAX FLAP The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported over the weekend that GOP…

Crystal Bridges expands curatorial team with promotions, new hire

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art employees Manuela Well-Off-Man and Chad Alligood have been promoted to curator, and Mindy Besaw has joined the museum as a curator. She previously worked…

P.A.M. Transportation Posts Record Quarter, Adds Drivers

P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc. posted record quarter earnings behind 8.5% more loads hauled and a roughly 1.4% rise revenue per mile, before fuel surcharges. The Tontitown-based trucking firm reported net…

Tolbert: Arkansas Right To Life Endorses Cotton

Arkansas Right to Life, along with the National Right to Life, rolled out an endorsement Monday for Congressman Tom Cotton pointing to both his consistent pro-life record as well as…

Foran pick to lead Walmart U.S. scrutinized, other exec moves expected

Wal-Mart’s decision to promote Greg Foran to CEO of Walmart U.S. was a surprising move to analysts given Foran does not have the U.S. retail experience that other execs within…

University of Arkansas announces 2013-2014 athletics report

Former President Bill Clinton, the “Never Yield” motto and academic achievement are included in the new 2013-2014 Arkansas Razorbacks Athletics Annual Report. A press release announcing the report also notes…

Gay rights group calls for action to protect Arkansas’ LGBT community

A survey by a prominent gay rights group asserts that large numbers of gays and lesbians in Arkansas report having been the victims of discrimination and harassment. The group is…

Dental outreach for kids at the Jones Center

The Jones Center is offering free dental services for those with no private health insurance starting on Monday, July 28 as part of the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile Dental Outreach…

P.A.M. Transportation posts record quarter, adds drivers

Lessons learned from the fall of Rome

In his book “The Collapse of Complex Societies,” anthropologist Joseph Tainter examines why civilizations such as the Roman Empire fell apart. Rome was powerful and seemingly invulnerable to decline, at…

Dollar Tree To Acquire Family Dollar Stores (UPDATED)

Dollar Tree announced Monday (July 28) it plans to acquire rival Family Dollar Stores for an estimated $8.5 billion in cash and stock for a total of $9.2 billion, including…

Tyson Foods to Sell Mexico and Brazilian Poultry Businesses

The company will sell its poultry businesses in Mexico and Brazil for $575 million in cash to help pay debt from its recently announced acquisition of Hillshire Brands.

Dollar Tree to acquire Family Dollar Stores