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Simmons Foods CEO focused on???generational perspective???
22+ hour, 25+ min ago (584+ words) by Kim Souza ([email protected]) 7 seconds ago 0 views Todd Simmons, now more than a decade into his role as CEO of Simmons Foods, said it’s his dream job. He always knew that being part of the Northwest Arkansas community and…...
Cobb research initiative names 2026 grant recipients
4+ day, 2+ min ago (147+ words) by Talk Business & Politics staff ([email protected]) 3 minutes ago 2 views Siloam Springs-based broiler breeder Cobb-Vantress LLC recently selected eight projects to receive funding through a program that supports research to advance poultry genetics and strengthen food production. The Cobb Research…...
Car-Mart sees Q1 loss of $68 million, vehicle sales fall 81%
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (913+ words) by Jeff Della Rosa ([email protected]) 3 hours ago 191 views Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart Inc. posted a double-digit loss and revenue decline in the first quarter of fiscal 2027 as vehicle sales plummeted amid capital structure constraints. The company continues to consider financing…...
Great Arkansas Treasure Hunt identifies $250,000 in unclaimed money in NEA
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (252+ words) by George Jared ([email protected]) 3 seconds ago 0 views Auditor of State Dennis Milligan hosted a mobile office in Jonesboro on Wednesday (Sept. 9) and distributed more than $250,000 in unclaimed property for local businesses and citizens. “What a great day to be…...
ASBTDC to host???Funding Your Business??? seminars in NEA
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (396+ words) by George Jared ([email protected]) 5 hours ago 46 views The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) at Arkansas State University will offer three “Funding Your Business” sessions in September for entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to learn more…...
Arkansas Black Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (189+ words) by Talk Business & Politics staff ([email protected]) 1 minute ago 0 views The Arkansas Black Hall of Fame (ABHOF) announced Tuesday (Sept. 8) the Class of 2026 inductees and details of its 32nd annual induction ceremony. Six Arkansans will be honored for their outstanding achievements…...
A-State sets fall enrollment record
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (231+ words) by George Jared ([email protected]) 17 minutes ago 12 views Arkansas State University has set another fall enrollment record, reaching 18,775 students as continued growth among Arkansas freshmen, improved student retention, and rising graduate enrollment helped push the university past last year’s historic…...
Arkansas mothers deserve a seat at the table
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (369+ words) by Erin Erenberg ([email protected]) 8 seconds ago 0 views There are roughly 85 million moms in America, and together we control between $11 trillion and $15 trillion in annual spending power. We make more than 80% of household spending decisions. Chamber of Mothers was built…...
Arkansas regulators approve Blue Cross, Cambia Health affiliation
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (448+ words) by Talk Business & Politics staff ([email protected]) 6 seconds ago 0 views The Arkansas Insurance Department has approved a strategic affiliation between Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Cambia Health Solutions. The affiliation will unify operations and enable the organizations to share…...
The Compass Report: Data shows moderation in Arkansas metro economies
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (373+ words) by Talk Business & Politics staff ([email protected]) 8 seconds ago 0 views The four Arkansas metro areas measured by The Compass Report all showed relative gains in the second quarter of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, but the trends are showing…...