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Black River Technical College tackles student enrollment numbers in the midst of improving economy

There’s a unique phenomena that occurs when the economy spins downward. Small, two-year colleges that often offer vocational training have a surge in enrollment. When the workforce shrinks, those without…

Arkansas Banking Commissioner concerned about de novos, cybersecurity risks

Arkansas Bank Commissioner Candace Franks told a roomful of executives that lack of de novo banking growth, IT threats and overregulation are a concern to the industry’s future. She also…

Shared Services Center expansion could add up to 250 jobs in Fort Smith

Community Health Systems could add up to 250 jobs to its Shared Services Center in Fort Smith thanks to an $18.8 million refinancing deal that allows Beaty Capital Group to…

Energy In-depth: Feds form partnership to accelerate growth of electric vehicles

ENERGY DEPARTMENT FORMS PARTNERSHIP TO ACCELERATE GROWTH OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with…

Higher education and workforce readiness need entrepreneurship building blocks

Editor’s note: Dr. Kelly Hunt Lyon is the director of Webster University’s Little Rock Area Campuses. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this space are wholly the view of…

Money Talk: Record $33 billion pulled from active U.S. stock funds in July

Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news. –––––––––––––––– BLOOMBERG: RECORD $33 BILLION PULLED FROM ACTIVE U.S. STOCK FUNDS IN JULY…

Presenting NWAs 2016 Forty Under 40 Class

This year marks the 20th class of honorees.

Cranes Flocking in NWA (EDITORS NOTE)

The areas economic boom is undeniable.

Being Chosen is Risky Business (OPINION)

When you are chosen you see the world and yourself differently.

The Wrong Question (OPINION)

I never expected Id write about employee engagement. Fundamentally, I dislike the discussion for one simple reason: I think its the wrong question to be asking the workforce.