Mexican officials approve sale of Tyson de Mexico to Pilgrim’s Pride
The sale of Tyson Foods’s Mexican/Brazilian poultry business will move forward and is expected to close soon. The Federal Economic Competition Commission approved the deal on Monday (June 1), according...
View ArticleConstruction to begin on solar power plant in Camden
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comNashville-based renewable energy provider Silicon Ranch Corp. announced Tuesday (June 2) that it has hired...
View ArticleHutchinson names new Workforce Investment Board, makes other appointments
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday (June 2) announced the following appointments, including appointments to the Arkansas Workforce Development Board (Act 907/SB 791), which replaced the Arkansas Workforce...
View ArticleWalton Arts Center receives $500,000 from General Mills
The Walton Arts Center received $500,000 from General Mills toward the nonprofit’s expansion and renovation of its Fayetteville center.The total cost of the 30,000 square foot expansion and other...
View ArticleArkansas Libertarians submit 15,709 signatures for 2016 election cycle
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireThe Libertarian Party of Arkansas submitted 15,709 signatures to the secretary of state’s office Tuesday – far more than the...
View ArticleCoach Malzahn to speak in Fort Smith at Union Christian event
Auburn football Head Coach and Fort Smith native Gus Malzahn will speak June 12 at an event hosted by Union Christian Academy.Malzahn is a 1984 graduate of Fort Smith Christian High School, which is...
View ArticleNorthwest Medical Center - Springdale accredited for bariatric program
Northwest Medical Center-Springdale has received national accreditation for bariatric surgery by meeting all criteria according to national quality standards established to deliver safe, high quality...
View ArticleVan Buren Chamber celebrates 60th Anniversary, awards Iverson Riggs honor to...
The Van Buren Chamber of Commerce celebrated June 4 its 60th Anniversary Banquet and Business Fair that featured more than 40 local businesses and organizations.Booths filled the grand lobby of the Van...
View ArticleThe Supreme Court to hear Tyson Foods’ challenge
The U.S. Supreme Court announced Monday (June 8) that it will hear the challenge petition recently filed by Tyson Foods.Springdale-based Tyson vowed to appeal the $5.8 million judgment against the meat...
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University of Arkansas hires new chief information officer
The University of Arkansas has hired Chris McCoy as its new chief information officer. McCoy hails from St. Paul, Minn., where he served as the associate vice president for information technology and...
View ArticleKMF receives safety award for seven-year record
Fort Smith-based KMF Metal Fabrication on Thursday (June 11) was recognized for seven years without a lost day because of work-related accident or illness.Attending the ceremony was Ralph Hudson,...
View ArticleWalton Arts Center receives $500,000 from Starr Foundation
The Walton Art’s Center is closer to its $23 million fundraising campaign thanks to a $500,000 donation from the Starr Foundation and family. This gift is designated for the nonprofits expansion...
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Harris joins Arvest Bentonville as commercial lender
Justin Harris has joined Arvest Bank as a commercial loan officer and vice president in the Bentonville market.He recently moved to Northwest Arkansas from Dallas and has more than 15 years’ banking...
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JBU names Lucas Roebuck as chief communications officer
John Brown University announces Lucas Roebuck’s promotion to chief communications officer and director of government affairs. Roebuck, 40, previously served six years as the director of university...
View ArticleWalton Family Foundation to give 1,000 trees to local residents
The Walton Family Foundation, Steuart and Tom Walton will provide 1,000 trees this year to residents in Benton County to plant around the homes.“Having grown up in the Ozarks, we know there are certain...
View ArticleDean’s chair created at UA College of Education, Health Professions
The College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas is creating an endowed dean’s chair thanks to a gift of $1.5 million from Palmer and Marie Hotz of Foster City, Calif., and...
View ArticleStartup Junkie, Innovation Hub announce ‘collaborative partnership’
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireThe Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub and Startup Junkie Consulting announced Wednesday that they have entered into a...
View ArticleGerdau offers scholarship to local students
Madison Martinez, a student at the University of Arkansas, and Lauren Smith, a student at Van Buren High School, will receive a scholarship offered by Gerdau. They are two of only 15 students to...
View ArticleUA names associate vice chancellor for business affairs
Colleen Briney, assistant dean for finance in the College of Engineering, has been named the new associate vice chancellor for business affairs at the University of Arkansas, effective July 1.Briney...
View ArticleArkansas receives $6.3 million grant for job training programs
The Arkansas Department of Workforce Services will receive $6.362 million from the U.S. Department of Labor to support Arkansas’ efforts to improve reemployment services and to develop innovative...
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