by - January 1, 2009 12:00 am
Think Old Springdale collides with New Springdale. At least that”s the sort of thing city leaders hope to encourage with the 37-acre Springdale Technology Park, which they believe will attract knowledge-based jobs and advance the city”s economy.
by - January 1, 2009 12:00 am
BlueInGreen, a Fayetteville-based company, has developed a unit that could solve the river’s oxygen problem and protect the trout, a significant contributor to the state’s economy.
by - January 1, 2009 12:00 am
Operating out of a new facility in South Fayetteville, BioBased scientists are developing sustainable products that are used around the country.
by - January 1, 2009 12:00 am
The 10-year-old Rogers-based company specializing in information systems management is expanding its business through the latest trends in unified communications and virtual servers and storage.
by - December 31, 2008 5:48 pm
Just because Congress can’t keep track of federal bailout dollars doesn’t mean you also have to be in the dark.
by - December 31, 2008 4:51 pm
With problems in the national housing sector and manufacturing dominating much of national and local news, the trucking and transportation sector is an often overlooked but important element of the…
by - December 31, 2008 3:31 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe has appointed Jay Bradford of Pine Bluff as Commissioner of the Arkansas Insurance Department. The appointment will take effect on January 15. Bradford has served as director of…
by - December 31, 2008 12:15 pm
The economy might still suck, but there are always opportunities in downturns.
by - December 31, 2008 10:31 am
The days on market of the average price home sold in Crawford and Sebastian counties during the first 11 months of 2008 remained steady despite a significant decline in the…
by - December 31, 2008 9:31 am
A few business notes from around the region, state and world. Good Job NewsVan Buren-based Consolidated Printing is in the midst of a $1.5 million expansion that should increase employment…
by - December 30, 2008 4:18 pm
Gen. Lloyd "Fig" Newton was instrumental in retaining the flying mission of the Arkansas Air National Guard’s 188th Fighter Wing during the 2005 BRAC. Gen. Newton will be in Fort…
by - December 30, 2008 2:59 pm
Sales tax collections on October transactions in Fort Smith were $1.68 million, up an impressive 11.18% over the same period in 2007. (Sales taxes are remitted by the state on…
by - December 30, 2008 1:36 pm
Regional real estate sales for the first 11 months of the year show a 12% decline in the number of homes sold in Sebastian County and a 19.8% decline in…
by - December 30, 2008 7:44 am
Flowers Foods is closing Jan. 3 its Fort Smith baking plant in downtown Fort Smith, a move that will eliminate 48 full-time jobs and 34 “outsourced workers,” according to a…
by - December 29, 2008 2:42 pm
Prominent critical care specialist cites concerns with patient safety in U.S. hospitals.
by - December 29, 2008 1:44 pm
Ss. George and Alexandra Orthodox Church of the Orthodox Church in America will celebrate the annual blessing of the Arkansas River, Sunday, January 11 at 12 noon, at Harry Kelly…
by - December 29, 2008 10:31 am
Ss. George and Alexandra Orthodox Church of the Orthodox Church in America will celebrate the annual blessing of the Arkansas River, Sunday, January 11 at 12 noon, at Harry…
by - December 29, 2008 10:22 am
A report released Monday (Dec. 29) by the American Wind Energy Association represents good news for the Arkansas economy and, possibly, for the economic future of western Arkansas. The association…
by - December 28, 2008 9:58 pm
It’s important for entrepreneurs to not let big corporations push them around by altering contracts after the fact.
by - December 28, 2008 9:28 pm
Fair Warning: This indulgent itinerary includes Yard Dogs, strap on gear (we know what you’re thinking, but are you right?) and quality hash. Please don’t tell the FCC.
