by - January 1, 2015 12:22 am
2014: Business Year in Review
In the diverse landscape of business in Arkansas, it was a year of more ups than downs. What were some of the top business stories of 2014 and is there more good news to come?
Top Story – NEA
by - December 27, 2014 6:44 pm
Arkansas Personal Income Up In Third Quarter, U.S. GDP Up 5%
A wide range of economic data was released prior to the holiday break, with some figures showing a gain in Arkansas’ combined personal income during the third quarter and a healthy increase in third quarter U.S. GDP.
by - December 26, 2014 9:43 pm
Dale Nicholson, III: The Business of Bowl Games
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, or one of them, anyway. Wall-to-wall college football bowl games for a full month. Dale Nicholson III highlights how much money is flowing from the bowl bonanza.
by - December 22, 2014 7:58 pm
Tourism Industry Revenue, Jobs Up In NW Arkansas And The State
The travel and tourism industry in Northwest Arkansas is set to finish 2014 on a high note, and Arkansas’ 2% tourism tax should set a new collections record.
by - December 22, 2014 7:35 am
Money Talk: Burgundy Book Business Contacts Optimistic About 2015
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis’ Burgundy Book, which surveys business conditions across nearly all of Arkansas on a quarterly basis, presented some positive findings regarding economic conditions in the Natural State.
by - December 21, 2014 9:20 am
Women Entrepreneurs Could Revolutionize Economy
A new study from the Kauffman Foundation centered on women entrepreneurship concluded that more female business owners could have the same economic impact today that the entry of women in the 20th century labor force had generations ago.
by - December 18, 2014 9:11 pm
Lower Pump Prices To Fuel Holiday Travel And Spending, AAA Says
The good vibes that Arkansas and U.S. consumers are getting from lower pump prices this holiday season will also make for hectic highways and busy airports as Americans with more disposable income plan getaways for Christmas.
by - December 18, 2014 6:34 am
Ag Community Upbeat On Cuba Normalization, Political Opinions Vary
Agricultural opinions were upbeat about President Obama’s plan to move towards normalizing relations between the United States and Cuba, but political attitudes in Arkansas were mixed.
by - December 16, 2014 4:53 pm
Legislators Consider Insurance Subsidy For New Teachers
Arkansas lawmakers are considering an idea to encourage healthier, younger teachers into a troubled insurance system that is showing signs of improvement.
by - December 15, 2014 7:40 pm
Student Loan Debt A Growing ‘Trillion Dollar Problem’ Nationwide
Student debt has become a trillion dollar problem in 2014, but experts say those on the hook for massive amounts of debt aren’t all 20-something-year-old college graduates or dropouts.
by - December 14, 2014 8:58 pm
Study: Millennials Concerned About Retirement, Face Different Challenges
Millennials are often characterized as the generation who live in the moment. But a new report disputes the image and suggests they are very fixated on their finances.
by - December 14, 2014 8:35 am
Gov. Beebe Discusses Early Career, Legacy And Retirement With Brummett
Democratic Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe spent an hour on stage Wednesday with political columnist John Brummett to discuss the outgoing governor’s political career, legacy and plans for retirement.
by - December 11, 2014 8:07 pm
New Legislators Preparing For January Session
Three Northeast Arkansas legislators-to-be weigh in on what that they’ve learned during a week of orientation at the state Capitol.
by - December 9, 2014 5:05 am
Arkansas Banking Sector Better In 2014, Healthy Outlook Ahead In 2015
The state’s banking sector has climbed out of the doldrums in the past few years and through three quarters of 2014 the financial sector is healthier than a year ago, according to a new state quarterly profile.
by - December 8, 2014 5:05 pm
State Plan: Divert Surface Water To Make Up For Groundwater Loss
A state water plan suggests billions of dollars should be invested in the infrastructure needed to help Arkansas take advantage of surface water to make up for depleting groundwater sources. Could it work?
by - December 7, 2014 10:15 am
General Wesley Clark Is In Search Of A Political Bargain On Energy
Retired General Wesley Clark, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander and one-time Democratic Presidential candidate, has written a new book that suggests the key to America’s best opportunity to lead the free world involves energy independence to strengthen the economy.
by - December 5, 2014 11:06 pm
Report Details School Broadband Fix, ARE-ON Optional
Arkansas is ahead of the national average when it comes to school broadband access and can meet its goals without additional state dollars, the nonprofit EducationSuperHighway reported Friday.
by - December 5, 2014 12:35 am
Ethics Commission Wraps Up Cases Involving Legislative Candidates
While 2014 has been a busy year in Arkansas politics, it’s been an even busier year for the Arkansas Ethics Commission. The regulatory agency has taken a “final action” on more than a dozen complaints against legislative candidates.
by - December 4, 2014 12:05 am
Speaker-elect Gillam Aiming For 85 Day Session
House Speaker-elect Jeremy Gillam discusses his expectations for a large, incoming freshmen class, the big issues of the session, and how efficiently the 90th General Assembly could accomplish its business come January.
by - December 3, 2014 12:02 am
Frank Scott: Investing In Infrastructure = Investing In Arkansas
Arkansas Highway Commissioner Frank D. Scott, Jr. says the new legislature must meet the funding challenges to maintain and operate the state’s roads.