by - August 1, 2016 12:00 am
NWA Council Introduces Finding NWA Program
The council staff has created two new websites aimed at attracting job seekers and new businesses to the region.
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by - August 1, 2016 12:00 am
Design Renderings Released For Helen Walton Center
Construction will start on the new nonprofit childrens center when its fundraising goal is met, according to the center.
by - August 1, 2016 12:00 am
Crystal Costa Hired as Publisher of Times Record
She succeeds Tom Stallbaumer, who accepted a position at a public affairs firm in Rogers.
by - July 31, 2016 1:08 pm
Stone County Ironworks’ Corky and Andy Baker work to forge an industry, spur a local economy
The mission of Mountain View-based Stone County Ironworks is to create heirloom treasures. CEO Corky Baker and full business partner son Andy Baker design heirloom-quality products and, by extension, hand…
by - July 31, 2016 8:10 am
Made in America: Mammoth Memphis industrial site close to landing first industrial prospect from China
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of state and global manufacturing news. –––––––––––––– MAMMOTH MEMPHIS INDUSTRIAL SITE CLOSE TO LANDING FIRST INDUSTRIAL…
by - July 30, 2016 7:44 am
Weekend Digest: The dad jokes, retiring Colbert character, and shave club 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 and in Northeast Arkansas on…
by - July 29, 2016 8:09 pm
Little Rock Port Authority receives $6.2 million federal award to expand Arkansas River harbor, add rail access
The Little Rock Port Authority (LRPA) was awarded nearly $6.2 million on Friday (July 29) from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to help build a new dock in the…
by - July 29, 2016 3:22 pm
New formula would fund Arkansas colleges based on outcomes, not enrollment
The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board on Friday (July 29) approved the framework for a new funding formula based on outcomes rather than enrollment, and the idea must be approved…
by - July 29, 2016 10:17 am
ArcBest 2Q Profit Tumbles
The Fort Smith holding company said an inconsistent economy and a carrier surplus contributed to a 49 percent decrease in second-quarter earnings.
by - July 29, 2016 10:15 am
25th annual Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival returns in October
The 25th Annual Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival returns to the Spa City this October, welcoming submissions from 80 countries across the globe. Launched in 1991 by Hot Springs convert…
by - July 29, 2016 10:15 am
25th annual Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival returns in October
The 25th Annual Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival returns to the Spa City this October, welcoming submissions from 80 countries across the globe. Launched in 1991 by Hot Springs convert…
by - July 29, 2016 9:48 am
Arkansas Transportation Report: River traffic rises, ‘choppy’ conditions for freight industry
Editor’s note: The Arkansas Transportation Report is managed by Talk Business & Politics and sponsored by the Arkansas Trucking Association and the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce. Other transportation industry…
by - July 29, 2016 9:29 am
Venture Center hopes to build on early success with FinTech Accelerator
Editor’s note: This is the second of four stories about the VC FinTech Accelerator program at the Little Rock-based Venture Center. Link here for the first story in the series….
by - July 29, 2016 9:22 am
U.S. GDP inches forward to 1.2% growth in second quarter, still well below forecast
The U.S. economy crept forward in the second quarter of 2016 as consumer spending saw a slight uptick due to more Americans in the labor pool and growth in personal…
by - July 29, 2016 8:53 am
Sparks Health System hires two neurological doctors
Drs. Mohammad Omar Owais and Vijayakumar Javalkar have been hired by Sparks Health System in Fort Smith. Owais is board-certified in psychiatry and neurology and is with Sparks Neurology Center…
by - July 29, 2016 8:53 am
Sparks Health System hires two neurological doctors
Drs. Mohammad Omar Owais and Vijayakumar Javalkar have been hired by Sparks Health System in Fort Smith. Owais is board-certified in psychiatry and neurology and is with Sparks Neurology Center…
by - July 29, 2016 6:49 am
ArcBest quarterly income falls 48.7%, income down 80% for first half of 2016
ArcBest Corp. posted second quarter income of $10.231 million, 48.7% below the same quarter in 2015 and four cents per share below the consensus estimate. Officials with the Fort Smith-based…
by - July 28, 2016 9:59 pm
Hillary Clinton accepts Democrats’ nomination, thanks Bernie, pushes ‘together’ message
Hillary Clinton, former first lady of Arkansas and the United States, accepted the Democratic Party’s historic nomination for president Thursday after being introduced by her daughter, Chelsea. Clinton thanked a…
by - July 28, 2016 7:03 pm
Arkansas Waterway Commission hosts meeting-of-minds to push river issues forward
Gene Higginbotham of the Arkansas Waterway Commission (AWC) knows that organizing an alphabet of economic development and freight transport organizations can be difficult. After all, “these people are rarely in…
by - July 28, 2016 6:05 pm
Tontitown Grape Festival ready to hold 118th annual event
The 118th Annual Tontitown Grape Festival will begin Aug. 9 and run through Saturday (Aug. 13). Known as Northwest Arkansas’ largest festival, the area’s longstanding tradition will host an Arts…