by - February 11, 2015 10:44 pm
PicaSolar Is An Edison Award Finalist
PicaSolar, a startup company in the solar energy field, learned this week that it is a finalist for a prestigious Edison Award.
Top Story – Startup
by - February 10, 2015 4:34 pm
TEDxHendrixCollege Event Slated For Feb. 22
Hendrix College will host a TEDx series on Sunday, Feb. 22 from 1-4 p.m. at Worsham Hall in the Student Life and Technology Center on the school’s Conway campus. Talk Business & Politics is proud to be involved.
by - February 9, 2015 11:02 pm
State Chamber Planning Workforce Push
The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce is preparing a major campaign to call attention to the state’s workforce needs and opportunities. Meanwhile, legislators are preparing to consider a package of workforce-related bills.
by - February 6, 2015 8:13 pm
Electric Coops Sign Renewable Energy Pact With East Camden Defense Contractor
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp. and East Camden defense contractor Aerojet Rocketdyne have brokered a deal to build and manage the largest solar field in Arkansas.
by - February 2, 2015 9:40 pm
Dustin Bartholomew: 52 Albums, EPs, And Singles Released By Arkansas Artists In 2014
Blogger Dustin Bartholomew – a contributor at OnlyInArk.com – dives into the state’s music-making scene to offer a glimpse of how prolific Arkansas artists were in 2014.
by - January 30, 2015 12:02 am
$100 Million NWA Capital Fund Unveiled At Economic Forecast Luncheon
The Center for Business & Economic Research 2015 Business Forecast luncheon will start at 11:30 on Friday. Talk Business & Politics will be live-streaming the event for those who can’t make this must-attend conference.
by - January 29, 2015 10:31 am
Three Tech Companies Locating In Downtown Conway, Creating 140 New Jobs
Three technology companies announced plans to locate new facilities in downtown Conway, investing $2.5 million and adding 140 new jobs.
by - January 27, 2015 8:15 pm
Business Plans Create Student Entrepreneurial Interest, ASU Dean Says
It never hurts to have a plan for the future. Arkansas State’s business dean wants every student to have one.
by - January 25, 2015 9:09 pm
Microbusiness Survey: Improved Confidence, But Worry For Income Growth
Microbusiness owners are expressing more confidence in economic conditions, but the ability to maintain or grow their personal income remains a top concern. What else is on a startup CEO’s agenda?
by - January 19, 2015 9:26 pm
From India To Silicon Valley To Arkansas, Meet Serial Startup Entrepreneur Unni Peroth
India native Unni Peroth left Silicon Valley to develop early stage tech firms in Arkansas. He’s ready to take his new company, Bfonics, to the next level.
by - January 15, 2015 11:31 am
Delta Regional Authority To Host Pitch Competitions
The Delta Regional Authority is working to identify and nurture entrepreneurs from the Delta through a new pitch competition to help startups and expansions.
by - January 14, 2015 12:35 am
Arkansas Biomass Sector Poised For Growth
Outgoing AEDC Executive Director Grant Tennille believes Arkansas is poised to become a big player in the biomass sector as the wood pellet market takes off.
by - January 12, 2015 6:15 am
Money Tree: Where Startup Funding Originated In 2014
Where does startup funding come from and which type of companies saw the most success in 2014?
by - January 6, 2015 6:08 am
Talk Business & Politics Magazine: The Class Of 2015 Business Hall Of Fame
Our latest magazine is hot off the press and packed with tons of news, interviews and analysis, including profiles of this year’s inductees into the UA Walton College Business Hall of Fame.