by - April 8, 2015 9:23 am
A growing global middle class will provide opportunities for American exporters, but domestic companies will need support to compete with foreign firms who receive help from their own governments, the…
by - April 7, 2015 4:10 pm
Talk Business & Politics Business Editor Wesley Brown and Editor-in-Chief Roby Brock discuss the top business headlines of the last few weeks. Topics on this week’s agenda include: Workforce education…
by - April 7, 2015 9:42 am
The representatives of 35 universities and other private and public institutions in eight states will join with the Delta Regional Authority Thursday to form a consortium for research and innovation that will have a long-term positive economic impact on the region, leaders say. Arkansas State University will have a key role.
by - April 6, 2015 5:49 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed three bills into law Monday that he said represent a fundamental shift in the state’s workforce development efforts.
by - April 6, 2015 7:53 am
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) has received a 2015 Economic Development Award by Business Facilities magazine in the category of “Achievement in Innovation Hubs” for the agency’s work with…
by - April 4, 2015 11:30 am
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced the members of a new Computer Science Task Force on Friday. The purpose of the group will be to research and recommend computer science and technology…
by - April 3, 2015 3:03 pm
The winners of the 15th annual Donald W. Reynolds Governor’s Cup Collegiate Business Plan Competition will be announced April 22, but the finalists were competing on Friday. The event is…
by - April 2, 2015 5:01 pm
In an emotional ceremony where owners Gina and Wade Radke alternatively laughed and cried about their 10-year odyssey as business owners, Sherwood-based Galley Support Innovations (GSI) announced plans to expand…
by - April 2, 2015 4:19 pm
Federal agencies like the U.S. Trade and Development Agency help American companies, including those in Arkansas, create business partnerships and help developing overseas economies grow, the director of the U.S….
by - April 2, 2015 11:15 am
One of the Natural State’s best kept secrets is its wide array of existing and evolving global trade efforts. Right now, national leaders are figuring out how to implement one…
by - April 2, 2015 10:57 am
State revenues fell below projections in March, a dip caused by sales tax and individual income tax collections that did not meet expectations due to wintry weather that shut down…
by - April 1, 2015 3:05 pm
Three early stage Arkansas companies with varied plans to expand and grow gave presentations at Tuesday’s edition of the weekly 1 Million Cups series at downtown Little Rock’s Arkansas Venture Center.
by - March 31, 2015 9:39 pm
TB&P Business Editor Wes Brown and Editor-in-Chief Roby Brock discuss the big business stories of the week in our latest all-business podcast. Of course, the controversy surrounding HB 1228, the…
by - March 31, 2015 3:57 pm
Arkansas has opened a bid invitation to create a new broadband network for schools, with work scheduled to begin in July. An invitation for bid covering seven years was opened…
by - March 31, 2015 3:52 pm
It is now just one month until the date when Central Arkansas will host its first mini-Maker Faire. The deadline for tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, science clubs,…
by - March 31, 2015 3:41 pm
A national dental chain is expanding in Arkansas with the scheduled opening of two new practices in northeast Arkansas on April 9, and three other locations planned for Rogers, Bryant…
by - March 31, 2015 7:29 am
On Wednesday, April 1, Christie Ison with ARFoodJobs.com will be the guest speaker at Little Rock’s 1 Million Cups. The programming starts at 9 a.m. at the Arkansas Venture Center,…
by - March 31, 2015 5:38 am
Communications Sales & Leasing Inc., (CS&L), the real estate investment trust spin-off from Windstream Holdings, named Mark Wallace as senior vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer. Wallace formerly served…
by - March 30, 2015 4:35 pm
Acxiom CEO Scott Howe and Chief Legal Officer Jerry Jones have signed a letter calling on Gov. Asa Hutchinson to veto HB 1228, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
by - March 30, 2015 7:53 am
If you’re a whiz with Microsoft Word, Excel or Powerpoint, you might as well angle for a trip to Orland or Dallas. The Arkansas Department of Career Education and test…
