by - August 18, 2016 3:09 pm
Northwest Arkansas Council President and CEO Mike Malone is ending his 10-year tenure with the influential organization, but will remain active in regional development in his new role working for…
by - August 18, 2016 1:46 pm
Mainstream Technologies will open a second location in downtown Conway, the 20-year old IT services firm announced on Thursday. The Conway facility will begin operations in September with 15 new…
by - August 18, 2016 1:26 pm
Jonesboro city officials hope to formulate a plan in the coming months to build an aquatic center, Mayor Harold Perrin told Talk Business & Politics. It’s been discussed for years,…
by - August 18, 2016 1:02 pm
An evidentiary hearing at the Arkansas Public Service Commission on how the $900 million Diamond Pipeline will cross five major in-state water sources lasted less than 15 minutes on Thursday…
by - August 18, 2016 12:12 pm
The Business Journal staff will choose 10 C-suite level executives for the recognition program. The deadline to nominate is Friday, Aug. 19.
by - August 18, 2016 10:55 am
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. reported an 8.6 percent increase in second-quarter earnings amid strong U.S. sales and positive e-commerce performance.
by - August 18, 2016 10:52 am
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. reported an 8.6 percent increase in second-quarter earnings amid strong U.S. sales and positive e-commerce performance.
by - August 18, 2016 9:34 am
For the sixth year in a row, the university has raised more than $100 million in private gift support for students, faculty, capital projects and programs.
by - August 18, 2016 5:59 am
Fiscal second quarter net income for Wal-Mart Stores rose more than 8%, with adjusted per share earnings of $1.07 topping the consensus estimate of $1.02. Quarterly revenue of $120.854 billion…
by - August 18, 2016 12:39 am
Editor’s note: Each Thursday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Startup Talk,” a round-up of startup, technology and entrepreneurial news. ––––––––––––––– LITTLE ROCK OFFERS SIXTH LOWEST STARTUP COSTS IN THE U.S. In its…
by - August 17, 2016 6:54 pm
A recent presentation by Southwestern Energy Inc. reaffirms new hope for Arkansas’ Fayetteville Shale Play as the independent oil and gas company has substantially revised its 2016 guidance for production,…
by - August 17, 2016 6:25 pm
U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., will support Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump despite his lagging poll numbers and his myriad of controversial statements in recent weeks. Boozman told the Kiwanis…
by - August 17, 2016 5:49 pm
Nestled in the Ozark foothills Bella Vista is a young city – just 9.5 years old – and still struggling to grow its commercial sector amid a challenging topography and…
by - August 17, 2016 5:19 pm
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by - August 17, 2016 5:13 pm
Trucking officials in Arkansas and the U.S. are hoping the final round of greenhouse gas and fuel efficiency standards by the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Transportation will achieve…
by - August 17, 2016 4:48 pm
Editor’s note: The Supply Side section of Talk Business & Politics focuses on the companies, organizations, issues and individuals engaged in providing products and services to retailers. The Supply Side…
by - August 17, 2016 4:01 pm
The number of information technology (IT) workers now stands at 4.6 million, compared with just 450,000 in 1970 according to a new report from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community…
by - August 17, 2016 3:35 pm
Diamond Pipeline has agreed to deposit $6.6 million in an escrow account to help the Clarksville Light and Water Company improve its water treatment system in Johnson County as part…
by - August 17, 2016 3:11 pm
American Railcar Industries will add up to 60 jobs at a new manufacturing facility in Paragould. Corbitt Manufacturing, a component manufacturing operation with ARI, will begin production at the new…
by - August 17, 2016 1:48 pm
Former Arkansas Representative Harold Copenhaver will challenge incumbent Jonesboro Mayor Harold Perrin for his job this fall. Copenhaver, 55, exclusively told Talk Business & Politics he will lay out his…
