by - August 15, 2016 5:28 pm
The Secretary of State’s office has validated two additional candidates to run for president in Arkansas, while a political group has enough signatures but must find a candidate. The verified…
by - August 15, 2016 5:06 pm
There have been 5,553 homes sold in Benton and Washington counties through the first seven months of this year, up 16.85% from a year ago, with the sales value over…
by - August 15, 2016 4:36 pm
The state had 4,791 children in foster care at the end of March, an increase from 4,592 at the end of the previous quarter. There were more foster care children…
by - August 15, 2016 4:17 pm
Talk Business & Politics has launched a new microsite aimed at providing more news in the banking, finance and investment sectors. The industry microsite is sponsored by Stephens Inc. Features…
by - August 15, 2016 3:00 pm
Despite a hit and miss retail environment, Wall Street analysts expect Wal-Mart Stores will have a decent quarter fueled in part by strong grocery sales. The consensus estimate is for…
by - August 15, 2016 2:00 pm
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…
by - August 15, 2016 1:44 pm
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…
by - August 15, 2016 10:54 am
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…
by - August 15, 2016 5:37 am
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…
by - August 15, 2016 5:33 am
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…
by - August 15, 2016 12:40 am
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…
by - August 15, 2016 12:00 am
This year marks the 20th class of honorees.
by - August 15, 2016 12:00 am
The areas economic boom is undeniable.
by - August 15, 2016 12:00 am
When you are chosen you see the world and yourself differently.
by - August 15, 2016 12:00 am
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.
by - August 15, 2016 12:00 am
The Arkansas & Missouri Railroad in Springdale bought a 25.57-acre site at 200 E. Highway 264.
by - August 15, 2016 12:00 am
Arkansas Childrens Hospital announced the fundraiser for the planned Northwest Arkansas campus on Aug. 5.
by - August 15, 2016 12:00 am
Darin Gray has sown seeds in the soil of Arkansas enterprises for almost 30 years, and the greatest yield has been perspective.
by - August 15, 2016 12:00 am
Center-of-store brands are getting creative in order to stay relevant.
by - August 15, 2016 12:00 am
Burt Ward, former actor and owner of Gentle Giants dog food, believes the key to success as a supplier is to believe in your brand.
