by - January 19, 2016 1:42 pm
Front Desk wins judges’ choice at Pitch N Pint
The second edition of the popular Pitch ‘N’ Pint by the Venture Center was held Jan. 16 at the Flying Saucer in downtown Little Rock where attendees listened to business…
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by - January 19, 2016 1:30 pm
Manufacturing trade group to begin national tour to tout blue collar jobs
National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President and CEO Jay Timmons will kick off the 2016 State of Manufacturing Tour in Manchester, N.H., on Jan. 28. He will be joined at…
by - January 19, 2016 1:05 pm
DHL to expand courier service in Memphis, tri-state area
UPS and FedEx rival DHL said Jan. 18 it is expanding its presence in the Memphis area with a new service center that will serve the tri-state area of Arkansas,…
by - January 19, 2016 12:58 pm
The tough work of creating a ‘brand’ new year
Editor’s note: Martin Thoma is an author, speaker and blogger on how to live your brand. He can be reached at [email protected] –––––––––––––––– The year 2016 is here and with…
by - January 19, 2016 12:45 pm
College more affordable in Arkansas, while less spent on programs for students
A college education is more affordable in Arkansas than in other states, in part because state support for colleges and universities is above the national average, said the director of…
by - January 19, 2016 7:22 am
Campus Talk: New baseball park in works for UALR
Editor’s note: Each Tuesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Campus Talk,” a recap and roundup of education news. NEW BASEBALL PARK IN WORKS FOR UALR: UALR plans to build a new baseball…
by - January 19, 2016 7:21 am
Bourbon & Boots announces wholesale division
Online retailer Bourbon & Boots has launched a wholesale division to distribute its Southern-branded merchandise to specialty retailers across the country, the company said in a news release. The wholesale…
by - January 19, 2016 7:21 am
Bourbon & Boots announces wholesale division
Online retailer Bourbon & Boots has launched a wholesale division to distribute its Southern-branded merchandise to specialty retailers across the country, the company said in a news release. The wholesale…
by - January 19, 2016 12:23 am
Blue Cross will compete if state adopts managed care model
When members of the Health Reform Legislative Task Force meet Jan. 20-21, one of the issues they’ll be considering is whether certain state Medicaid programs should be administered using a…
by - January 18, 2016 4:03 pm
Libertarian Party to hold nominating event for 3rd Congressional District vacancy
The Libertarian Party of Arkansas will hold a special nominating convention on Jan. 23 at Foghorn’s restaurant at 1815 Green Acres Rd. in Fayetteville to fill the vacancy in nomination…
by - January 18, 2016 4:03 pm
Libertarian Party to hold nominating event for 3rd Congressional District vacancy
The Libertarian Party of Arkansas will hold a special nominating convention on Jan. 23 at Foghorn’s restaurant at 1815 Green Acres Rd. in Fayetteville to fill the vacancy in nomination…
by - January 18, 2016 3:32 pm
Buddy Wray, Former Tyson Foods President, Dies at 78
Wray was president of the Springdale-based company from 1991 until he retired in 2000, and he served on its board of directors from 1994 to 2003.
by - January 18, 2016 2:00 pm
BHP plans whopping $7.2 billion writedown of U.S. assets, including Arkansas cuts
In what may turn out to be a preview for the oil and gas sector in the first quarter, BHP Billiton said it expects to recognize a pre-tax impairment charge…
by - January 18, 2016 1:27 pm
Despite president’s call, many cures needed for many cancers
In his State of the Union address, President Obama called for an effort to “cure cancer” led by Vice President Joe Biden. The idea seems like one everyone could accept. Who’s…
by - January 18, 2016 1:11 pm
Former Tyson Foods president Buddy Wray has died (Updated)
Editor’s note: Story updated with comments from officials with Tyson Foods and from U.S. Rep. Steve Womack. –––––––––––– Donald “Buddy” Wray, one of the legendary execs who helped Don Tyson…
by - January 18, 2016 11:57 am
Carty appointed to The Kays Foundation
The Kays Foundation announced Friday (Jan. 15) the appointment of Terry Carty of Jonesboro as executive vice president/treasurer. Carty succeeds the late Wayne Blake, who served in the same position…
by - January 18, 2016 11:57 am
Carty appointed to The Kays Foundation
The Kays Foundation announced Friday (Jan. 15) the appointment of Terry Carty of Jonesboro as executive vice president/treasurer. Carty succeeds the late Wayne Blake, who served in the same position…
by - January 18, 2016 11:52 am
Promoting the combination of ‘Payer and Provider’
Editor’s note: Jeff Stinson has for the past 11 years managed the Fund for Arkansas’ Future, and is now also a member of HubX-Life Sciences. Opinions, commentary and other essays…
by - January 18, 2016 9:40 am
Arkansas PR Society installs 2016 officers
The Arkansas chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) installed its 2016 officers on Jan. 15 at its monthly meeting at the Little Rock Club. The new officers…
by - January 18, 2016 9:40 am
Arkansas PR Society installs 2016 officers
The Arkansas chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) installed its 2016 officers on Jan. 15 at its monthly meeting at the Little Rock Club. The new officers…