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DXC Technology to add 1,200 jobs in Conway
Fortune 150 technology giant DXC Technology will expand its Conway operations by adding 1,200 new jobs to its current workforce of roughly 400. Gov. Asa Hutchinson and company officials made…
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by - October 20, 2019 9:54 am
Commerce chief: Brakes on new Chinese projects in U.S., Arkansas; prospects abound in India, UAE
While prospects abound for Arkansas in the Middle East and India, new Chinese investments have largely ground to a halt in Arkansas and U.S., according to Arkansas Secretary of Commerce…
by - October 16, 2019 6:26 am
Metroplan panel discussion to reunite Dailey, Hays and Villines
Metroplan, the Central Arkansas planning association of local governments that has operated by inter-local agreement since 1955, will host a panel discussion with former Little Rock Mayor Jim Dailey, former…
by - October 13, 2019 9:59 am
Scott Ford’s Westrock Coffee helping Africa, hoping to change the global supply chain
Editor’s note: This is part two of a two-part series based on an interview with Scott Ford at Talk Business & Politics’ “Power Lunch” series. You can listen to the…
by - October 13, 2019 9:59 am
Northwest, Central Arkansas business leaders launch private investment fund
Former Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA) executive Brad Henry is leading the formation of Natural Capital, a Little Rock-based private investment company focused on investing in regional private investment funds,…
by - October 8, 2019 5:21 pm
Scott Ford recounts how close Alltel came to being No. 1
Editor’s note: This is part one of a two-part series based on an interview with Ford at Talk Business & Politics’ “Power Lunch” series. You can listen to the full…
by - October 8, 2019 10:59 am
Congressional redistricting: 10 years of political change
For the last 10 years, Arkansas’ population has been slowly growing, becoming more suburban, and shifting from the southeast to the northwest. The effects have been broad and obvious. But…
by - October 7, 2019 9:03 am
Women2Women Conversation Tour takes place Thursday in Little Rock
The Women2Women (W2W) Conversations Tour will feature a panel discussion in Little Rock on Thursday (Oct. 10) at the Little Rock Club at 10 p.m. Ticket prices are $20.19 and…
by - October 6, 2019 10:06 am
Harriet and Warren Stephens looking for ‘wow factor’ with Arkansas Arts Center overhaul
Through decades of financial support, volunteer work and leadership with the Arkansas Arts Center, Harriet and Warren Stephens knew it was time for the premier central Arkansas arts touchstone to…
by - October 6, 2019 10:02 am
Democratic Congressional candidate William Hanson: Trump has ‘absolutely’ committed impeachable offense
Fourth District Democratic Congressional candidate William Hanson says there’s no doubt in his mind that President Donald Trump has committed an impeachable offense and he contends that moving forward on…
by - October 6, 2019 10:00 am
Economist: Metro areas largely supporting Arkansas’ record low unemployment rate
UA Walton College economist Mervin Jebaraj said there should be little complaining about Arkansas’ record low unemployment rate of 3.4%, but he warned that there are some fractures that make…
by - September 29, 2019 9:51 am
U.S. Rep. Crawford: ‘I absolutely don’t think it’s an impeachable offense’
House Intelligence Committee member U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, said he is troubled by the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, declaring that he doesn’t think the president has committed…
by - September 22, 2019 10:14 am
Sen. Hendren says could be months before consensus formed on vaping changes
State Senate President Jim Hendren, R-Gravette, said it could be months before consensus is formed on his proposal, which he calls a starting point, to tax and regulate vaping and…
by - September 16, 2019 7:41 pm
Mercy Health System to open new Springdale clinic this week
Mercy Health System will hold its grand opening ceremony for the new $47 million multi-specialty clinic in north Springdale at Elm Springs Road and Interstate 49 on Tuesday (Sept. 17)….
by - September 16, 2019 11:14 am
Arkansas Tourism Ticker: Tourism tax revenue up 5.7% in first six months of 2019
There is no recession in Arkansas’ travel and tourism industry. The sector continues to see gains in growth, with the state’s 2% tourism tax revenue between January and June up…
by - September 8, 2019 10:34 am
State Chamber CEO: China tariffs ‘a long game’
Business leader Randy Zook said negotiations between the U.S. and China won’t be resolved soon, but he believes the end result will be better for the American consumer. Zook, president…
by - September 2, 2019 10:48 am
UA economist says tariffs, less global coordination hurting efforts to avoid recession
University of Arkansas Walton College of Business economist Mervin Jebaraj said that the lack of global coordination among world leaders isn’t helping efforts to avoid a U.S. or worldwide recession….
by - September 2, 2019 10:01 am
Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield CEO outlines ways to address opioid epidemic
Curtis Barnett, CEO of Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, recently sat down for an extensive interview with Talk Business & Politics editor-in-chief Roby Brock. Barnett offered wide-ranging thoughts on…
by - August 25, 2019 5:54 pm
Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield CEO discusses how to lower health insurance costs
Curtis Barnett is the CEO of Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield, the largest health insurance provider in the state. Prior to his election as president and CEO in 2017, Barnett…
by - August 25, 2019 9:59 am
AG Rutledge has growing concern on ‘vaping epidemic’
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge said it is time to enact new regulations on vaping, an issue among youth that she says is rising to “epidemic” proportions. Appearing on this…