Local luncheon features business author Joe Calhoon
Joe Calhoon, an author and business growth expert, will present his 1Hour2Plan speech to local business leaders and entrepreneurs next month. The luncheon is set for 11 a.m., on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at...
View ArticleJBU names business college after Donald Soderquist
John Brown University announced this week that the College of Business has been renamed in honor of former Walmart executive Don Soderquist. The university also announced a new $2 million endowment...
View ArticleState Chamber to push out two new workforce websites
story from Talk Business, a TCW content partner The State Chamber/Associated Industries of Arkansas is planning to launch two new websites to address workforce development needs in Arkansas.“Intern in...
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The Supply Side briefs: Snyder's-Lance acquisition, Chiquita's new hire
• Synder’s-Lance acquisition Snyder’s-Lance, Inc. has acquired Stateline Service Corp., a snack food distributor based in Massachusetts. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Snyder’s-Lance said the...
View ArticleVan Buren power outage leaves thousands in the dark
Much of Van Buren south of Pointer Trail was plunged into darkness Wednesday (Aug. 28) after power went out shortly after 9 p.m.Oklahoma Gas and Electric, which provides power for much of the western...
View ArticleUA rank 13th nationwide in enrollment growth
A recent survey by the national Chronicle of Higher Education ranks the University of Arkansas as the 13th-fastest growing public research university in the country, in terms of enrollment. The ranking...
View ArticleUAMS/Schmieding names Christensen as project director
Margaret Christensen has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Schmieding Center for Health and Education in Springdale as project director for the $3.5 million Centers for...
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Daisy donates BBs to Crystal Bridges
As visitors walk through the galleries at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, they pass by multiple sculptures placed on pedestals to highlight the artwork. Unseen, inside each of those pedestals...
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The Suppy Side: ConAgra comments on 2013 success
ConAgra Foods recently capped off a transformational year acquiring Ralcorp and also growing its core business with a plant expansion in Russellville. CEO Gary Rodkin noted in the company’s recent...
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Ray earns top student conservationist honor
Lauren Ray, a graduate of the University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, has been named the state’s 2013 “Student Conservationist of the Year” by the Arkansas Wildlife Federation. Ray, 22, of...
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Edgar to direct international programs at UA Bumpers College
Leslie Edgar, associate professor in the agricultural education, communications and technology department, has been named director of the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences...
View ArticleCar-Mart opens its 127th dealership
America's Car-Mart Inc. opened its 127th dealership this week continuing its expansion in Georgia. The dealership is located in Covington, Ga. and marks the company’s third store in the Peach State....
View ArticleThe 66 Federal Credit Union changes its name
The name has changed at the 66 Federal Credit Union in Springdale. The financial institution is now Truity Credit Union, the board announced this week.“Our new name, Truity Credit Union, stands...
View ArticleThe Greens at Bella Vista is sold
Festiva Hospitality Group said it has purchased new properties in Arkansas and Missouri as it expands its real estate portfolio throughout the Ozarks. The Greens in Bella Vista, Cherokee Village at...
View ArticleConsumer confidence dips in August
Consumers sentiment dipped slightly in August from the prior month, but American’s were still more upbeat than a a year ago, according to the University of Michigan Sentiment Index released today (Aug....
View ArticleNordex returns incentive money to Arkansas, Jonesboro
Nordex USA, Inc. will repay more than $2.5 million to Arkansas and Jonesboro in grants received to establish its North American wind turbine manufacturing facilities in Craighead County, noted a Friday...
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Weilenman named nursing executive for Sparks Health and Summit Medical
Sparks Health System announced Friday (Aug. 30) the promotion of Shelly Weilenman, RN, MSN, CENP, to the position of Arkansas market chief nursing executive, effective Sept. 3, 2013. Weilenman serves...
View ArticleArvest Bank launches 1 million meals initiative
Arvest Bank on Sept. 4 will launch its two-month, bank-wide effort to provide at least one million meals to local, hungry families. The initiative will continue through Nov. 2, and culminates just...
View ArticleTarget contributes to Youth Bridge
Youth Bridge received a $2,000 donation from Target to continue its art therapy program for the girls and boys at its emergency shelters. Youth Bridge depends on a variety of psychotherapy services...
View ArticleAmazon, Wal-Mart, eBay favored by consumers
A recent survey by STORES asked consumers to identify their favorite online retailers. Consumers were simply asked which websites they shopped most often. Rankings were based on the total number of...
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