Regions

New hope against patent trolls (Opinion)

On Dec. 14, the U.S. Supreme Court reviewed an obscure matter of patent law that could have significant ramifications to every business defending against patent infringement.

Money Talk: U.S. housing stock worth record-high $29.6 trillion in 2016

Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news. –––––––––––––––– U.S. HOUSING STOCK WORTH RECORD-HIGH $29.6 TRILLION IN 2016 The U.S….

Low-Key Leader

With little fanfare, Crafton Tull chairman Tom Hopper retires, two months shy of 47 years with company

NWA ranks 6th in the nation for hospitality job growth

Continued growth in the hotel and restaurant job market has resulted in a tug of war for employees, but the leader of the states hospitality association calls it par for the course.

Headlining the session: marijuana, tax cuts and something else

As of Jan. 2, more than 100 bills had been prefiled by the state legislature ahead of the session that begins Jan. 9.

Banks still growing despite added regulation above $10 billion

Prior to the passage of Dodd Frank legislation in 2010, only one Arkansas-based bank was above the $10 billion threshold. Now, another bank has hit the mark, while another is close.

Supply Side: Personalization is a new wave of opportunity in retail

Personalization has the potential to help retailers and suppliers connect with consumers on a deeper level, according to Bill Akins, senior vice president of business innovations at Rockfish.

Supply Side: Kroger challenges Wal-Mart in supplier friendliness

For the 20th year, retail suppliers chose Wal-Mart as the top retailer to do business with in 2016, although this year Kroger finished in a virtual tie for the No. 1 spot, according to Kantar Retails recent U.S. PoweRanking survey.

Cliftons business success marked by decade of growth

Dr. Misty Clifton is not only a successful physician, she is also a successful business owner.

Real Deals: Upchurch Electrical properties sold for $2.1 million

The commercial buildings in Rogers and Fayetteville were purchased by Double DMc Holdings, led by David McConnell.

Diesel Downs, development envisioned by Gary Combs, seeing renewed interest

Two real estate transactions totaling nearly $3 million were recorded in December in Diesel Downs, a roughly 33-acre project at the northeast corner of Interstate 49 and Wagon Wheel Road in Springdale.

Bauer plans upscale neighborhood in Little Flock

The Fayetteville developer purchased 82.5 wooded acres for $700,000 in October and is planning to have the land developed and ready for building activity by summer.

UA Global Campus offers womens course on leadership

The school partnered with Inseitz Group, founded by former Northwest Arkansas Community College President Becky Paneitz, to create the course.

Gov. Hutchinson: Good things happen when Arkansas Legislature works together

Editor’s note: Commentary from Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R). Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this space are wholly the view of the author(s). –––––––––––––––––––––– This week, the State Capitol…

Headlining the session: marijuana, tax cuts, and something else

In 2015, legislators considered 2,063 bills and passed 1,289 of them into law. On January 9, they return to Little Rock. So far, more than 100 bills had been prefiled…

Former GOP Speaker of the House Davy Carter offers session advice

When Russell Davis “Davy” Carter III arrived at the capitol following his election to a state house seat in 2008, he didn’t have much company. The GOP only controlled about…

Rep. Crawford says ethics agency needs reform, but GOP move not the solution

U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford was critical of a GOP move earlier this week to rein in ethics inquiries in Congress, although he contends reforms are needed in the process. Crawford,…

Weekend Digest: The lessons learned from Hawaiian Kings, big media problems, and real ‘Mad Men’ of advertising edition

TV PREVIEW On this week’s TV edition of Talk Business & Politics, which airs Sundays at 9:30 a.m. on KATV Channel 7 in Central Arkansas; 10 a.m. on KAIT-NBC in…

Report: Arkansans’ volunteer cleanup efforts in 2016 valued at $1.83 million

According to the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission (KABC), more than 14,000 Arkansas residents volunteered in local activities across the state in 2016 to pick up more than 2.3 million pounds…

Delta Regional Authority donates $1 million to Innovation Hub fund for student startups

The Delta Regional Authority has donated $1 million toward the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub’s I-Fund, a funding and training program for small businesses started by college students. The program will…

Oklahoma court ruling threatens poultry industry in Arkansas

GDP up 4.3% in the third quarter, consumer confidence declines

St. Bernards to expand Maternal Life360 HOME program into Greene County

Then and Now: Cooperative business model a good fit for Mitchell Johnson