by - March 21, 2016 4:00 pm
Future School’s philosophy from a community perspective
Editor’s note: This essay is the third of a four-part series written by community partners of the Future School of Fort Smith. Link here for the first essay in the…
Regions
by - March 21, 2016 3:36 pm
Arkansas severance tax revenue down 38.6%, U.S. rig counts hit historic low
Arkansas’ rig count remained at zero from January through March as the oil and gas industry continue to shed jobs across the board. In February, severance tax revenue fell to…
by - March 21, 2016 3:22 pm
Cattle on feed inventory rises 1%, beef prices move higher
The March 1 Cattle on Feed report pegs feedlot inventories at 10.77 million head, up 1.01% from a year ago, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service of the U.S….
by - March 21, 2016 3:22 pm
Cattle on feed inventory rises 1%, beef prices move higher
The March 1 Cattle on Feed report pegs feedlot inventories at 10.77 million head, up 1.01% from a year ago, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service of the U.S….
by - March 21, 2016 3:18 pm
Cobb Vantress eyes Nepal as growth market
While Kathmandu is a long way from Arkansas, Siloam Springs-based Cobb Vantress sees the region as a possible growth market for poultry despite challenging conditions. The poultry breeder, owned by…
by - March 21, 2016 3:18 pm
Cobb Vantress eyes Nepal as growth market
While Kathmandu is a long way from Arkansas, Siloam Springs-based Cobb Vantress sees the region as a possible growth market for poultry despite challenging conditions. The poultry breeder, owned by…
by - March 21, 2016 2:48 pm
Retailers expect consumers to spend $17.3 billion on 2016 Easter sales
After a lackluster holiday and soft apparel sales throughout the warm winter, U.S. retailers are hoping to ring up strong Easter sales of $17.3 billion this year, up more than…
by - March 21, 2016 11:39 am
Final Week For 2016 Fast 15 Nominations
The nomination deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, March 25.
by - March 21, 2016 11:14 am
New program at ASU teaches sales skills, professionalism
Arkansas State University junior Tristan Adkins said he wants to work for a venture capital firm in Northwest Arkansas with analytics and numbers when he graduates. However, he said the…
by - March 21, 2016 10:59 am
Energy Department says tax credits can impact renewable energy deployment, lower CO2 emissions
The Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) recently released new analysis exploring the potential impact of recently extended federal tax credits on the deployment of renewable generation technologies and…
by - March 21, 2016 10:48 am
Made in Arkansas: U.S. Army successfully tests a Lockheed Martin Patriot missile
Defense contractor Aerojet Rocketdyne is proudly touting that its Arkansas-made rocket propulsion systems recently powered a Lockheed Martin-built Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Segment Enhancement missile to successfully intercept an incoming…
by - March 21, 2016 10:19 am
Topgolf looking at Northwest Arkansas for a new location
Northwest Arkansas is on the shortlist of candidates for a future Topgolf location, the company announced on Wednesday (March 16) in a statement. Topgolf, a golf-focused entertainment company, is seeking…
by - March 21, 2016 9:28 am
Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Seeks Reporter
A bi-weekly, independently owned business journal, NWABJ has an opening for a hard-working, business-savvy assistant editor/reporter with good writing, networking and proofing skills. Flexibility and a positive attitude are a must.
by - March 21, 2016 6:20 am
Money Talk: CEOs say economy still performing below its potential
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news. –––––––––––––––– CEOs SAY ECONOMY STILL PERFORMING BELOW ITS POTENTIAL For the fourth quarter in…
by - March 20, 2016 8:54 pm
Riff Raff: An attitude adjustment assessment
It’s a helluva thing to have a bunch of attitude thrown in your face and delivered with a hint of swagger and a pinch of pride. Not that puffy pride…
by - March 20, 2016 8:26 pm
Placemakers Summit, bootcamp bring downtown experts to Northwest Arkansas
Northwest Arkansas will in late April host the first Placemaker Summit and Small Developer Bootcamp, gathering urban planners, developers, civic organizations and municipal leaders from across Arkansas, Kansas. Missouri, Oklahoma…
by - March 20, 2016 9:50 am
New jobs announcement expected Wednesday in Jonesboro, Rogers
Details on a $10.5 million economic development project in Jonesboro will be announced Wednesday, with Gov. Asa Hutchinson set to be in Jonesboro for the “Project Timesquare” reveal. Scott Hardin,…
by - March 20, 2016 8:58 am
Poll: Arkansans share attitudes on guns
Fresh new polling from Talk Business & Politics in conjunction with several partners presents attitudes from Arkansans on a variety of gun-related topics. TB&P, Hendrix College, Impact Management Group, and…
by - March 20, 2016 8:31 am
AG Rutledge will support GOP Presidential nominee, does not expect contested convention
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge (R), says she will support whomever the eventual Republican Presidential nominee is and the former legal counsel to the Republican National Committee said she does…
by - March 20, 2016 7:09 am
Made-in-America: Oshkosh Defense rolls out new JLTV, next-generation version of U.S. Army’s Jeep
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of state and global manufacturing news. –––––––––––––– OSHKOSH DEFENSE ROLLS OUT NEW JLTV, NEXT-GENERATION VERSION OF…