by - April 3, 2015 1:26 pm
Walton Family Foundation Issues 2014 Annual Report
Giving for K-12 Education initiatives topped $200 million.
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by - April 3, 2015 12:54 pm
Chinese Manufacturer Files $33M Countersuit Against Redman
Sales Chief is alleging damages due to defamatory statements made by Redman in articles published in the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal and Arkansas Business, a weekly publication headquartered in Little Rock.
by - April 3, 2015 8:24 am
Michael Tilley: Hammerschmidt’s Passing A Reminder There Are Some You Can’t Replace
Editor’s note: This guest opinion column is courtesy of Michael Tilley with The City Wire. Having watched and interviewed elected officials for more than 30 years, there are only two…
by - April 3, 2015 8:19 am
Wal-Mart And Other Retailers Struggle To Tweak Private Label Prices, Offerings
From Great Value bacon and eggs to George branded apparel and MainStay home wares, Wal-Mart is the largest private label player in the U.S., according to Walmart U.S. CEO Greg…
by - April 3, 2015 5:33 am
Energy In-depth: Gas Prices Expected To Drop Ahead Of Summer Drive Season
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here….
by - April 2, 2015 9:15 pm
Legislative session adjourns, Gillam to seek second term as House Speaker
The last full day of the 90th General Assembly regular session felt like a relay race at times as lawmakers hurriedly sped a compromise religious freedom solution through committee, to…
by - April 2, 2015 8:04 pm
Session Adjourns, Gillam To Seek Second Term As House Speaker
The last full day of the 90th General Assembly regular session felt like a relay race at times. By day’s end, Speaker Jeremy Gillam said he’s ready for Round Two.
by - April 2, 2015 7:49 pm
Talk Business & Politics Podcast 4.2.15
Talk Business & Politics latest “pure politics” podcast is out and available for download. This week, TB&P‘s Jessica DeLoach Sabin and Roby Brock discuss a variety of topics, including: The…
by - April 2, 2015 6:18 pm
Cong. Crawford Seeking I-555 Solution
A plan to upgrade a major highway in Northeast Arkansas to interstate status has faced a lot of apparent roadblocks in recent years. Cong. Rick Crawford is offering a detour.
by - April 2, 2015 5:53 pm
Wal-Mart and other retailers struggle to tweak private label prices, offerings
From Great Value bacon and eggs to George branded apparel and MainStay home wares, Wal-Mart is the largest private label player in the U.S., according to Walmart U.S. CEO Greg…
by - April 2, 2015 5:01 pm
Sherwood Aerospace Firm Announces 8 New Deals, Will Double Workforce
In an emotional ceremony where owners Gina and Wade Radke alternatively laughed and cried about their 10-year odyssey as business owners, Sherwood-based Galley Support Innovations (GSI) announced plans to expand…
by - April 2, 2015 4:59 pm
Skyline Report: NWA housing sector expansion continues
The Northwest Arkansas housing sector continues its economic expansion at a steady and sustainable pace, according to the Arvest Bank sponsored Skyline Report that examined data from the second half…
by - April 2, 2015 4:27 pm
Heifer International Receives $750,000 From Starbucks Foundation For Tanzania
Heifer International was awarded a Starbucks Foundation grant of $750,000 to help fund the Mbozi Farmer Livelihood Improvement Project in Tanzania, the Little Rock-based hunger and poverty relief nonprofit said…
by - April 2, 2015 4:19 pm
Director: USTDA Builds Overseas Relationships That Help U.S. Businesses
Federal agencies like the U.S. Trade and Development Agency help American companies, including those in Arkansas, create business partnerships and help developing overseas economies grow, the director of the U.S….
by - April 2, 2015 4:02 pm
Gov. Hutchinson signs new ‘religious freedom’ law, original bill recalled (Updated)
A compromise religious freedom bill received a veto-proof majority in the House Thursday with the bill being signed into law. The group leading the opposition to the original religious freedom…
by - April 2, 2015 3:51 pm
Car-Mart celebrates its 140th dealership opening
Bentonville-based America’s Car-Mart has opened its 140th car dealership which is located in Carrollton, Ga., the company reported Thursday (April 2). The Carrollton location marks the sixth corporate dealership…
by - April 2, 2015 3:45 pm
The Supply Side: Food companies move from core to chase consumer
Retailers are not the only companies pulling out all the stops to appease changing consumer demands. Several food companies that supply retail grocers are also busy shifting their businesses away…
by - April 2, 2015 3:18 pm
‘An Evening at the Gallery’ and Day of Caring fill early April calendar
The coming weeks will feature opportunities to run for a cause, sample fine wines, volunteer, enjoy great music. Events will include Miles for Mutts, "An Evening at the Gallery," United…
by - April 2, 2015 3:14 pm
Northwest Arkansas to celebrate Noodling, heart health, and Spring
April will bring more than just showers to Northwest Arkansas as the region plays host to a number of special events. Activities will include a film and discussion with Bradley…
by - April 2, 2015 2:52 pm
Gov. Hutchinson Signs New ‘Religious Freedom’ Bill Into Law
A compromise religious freedom bill received a veto-proof majority in the Arkansas legislature with the bill being signed into law by Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday.