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The Top 10 Arkansas Business Stories of 2012: Making History

by Arkansas Business Staff 12/24/2012 12:00 am

The Razorbacks' awful year. Wal-Mart under scrutiny. The GOP takes control. Dillard's, Murphy and growing banks. Arkansas Business takes its annual look at the most important business stories in Arkansas that took place during 2012.

Triad of Transactions Top Million Dollar Sales

by Arkansas Business Staff 12/24/2012 12:00 am

A trio of commercial properties in the Little Rock area attracted seven-digit transactions.

Arkansas Business: The Best & Worst News of 2012

by Arkansas Business Staff 12/24/2012 12:00 am

There was good news and there was bad news in Arkansas in 2012. And in case you've forgotten the details, the Arkansas Business staff is here to remind you.

Happy Holidays by the Numbers

by Arkansas Business Staff 12/24/2012 12:00 am

A look at retail statistics, courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau.

Arkansas Business: Notable Arkansas Deaths of 2012

by Arkansas Business Staff 12/24/2012 12:00 am

William Nolan Jr., Casey Laman and Robert Wilson Sr. and Jr. were among 34 Arkansas business leaders and notable professionals who died during the last year.

Arkansas Business: Best Quotes of 2012

by Arkansas Business Staff 12/24/2012 12:00 am

From John L. Smith's pep talk to reporters to U.S. District Judge Bill Wilson's withering remarks to out-of-line prosecutors, they said it all in 2012.

Cable Cutters, Election Fraud and John Glasgow: Arkansas Business' Top Read Online Stories in 2012

by Lance Turner 12/24/2012 12:00 am

A July story on how some Arkansans are ditching pay-television for online services like Netflix and Hulu is ArkansasBusiness.com's most-read story of the year, according to traffic numbers from Jan. 1 to Dec. 17.

Tyson CEO Donnie Smith's 2012 Salary at $7.8 Million

by Lance Turner 12/21/2012 01:50 pm

The salaries of executive of Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale remained largely unchanged in 2012, according to the meat processor's annual proxy statement, released Friday.

No Daily Report, E-newsletters on Monday, Tuesday

by Arkansas Business Staff 12/21/2012 11:51 am

ArkansasBusiness.com will not send the Daily Report or weekly industry e-newsletters on Monday, Christmas Eve, or Tuesday, Christmas Day.

Arkansas Jobless Rate Falls to 7 Percent

by Arkansas Business Staff 12/21/2012 10:04 am

Arkansas' unemployment rate fell to 7 percent in November, the state Department of Workforce Services announced Friday.

Where the Jobs Are: Long-term Looks Good For Hospitality Sector

by Arkansas Business Staff 12/17/2012 12:00 am

The Arkansas Department of Workforce Services predicts that the state will add 96,856 jobs in 2010-20, according to its recent report “State of Arkansas: Long-Term Industry & Occupational Projections 2010-2020.”

Neal Gladner to Start Job With Louisiana Radio Network

by Kate Knable 12/17/2012 12:00 am

Arkansas radio veteran Neal Gladner wrapped up his final morning show Dec. 7 on Little Rock's KKSP-FM, 93.3 (Fresh Talk), and is preparing to move to Louisiana. Gov. Mike Beebe was the guest on his last show.

Value of Arkansas Exports Rises 6.5 Percent in 2011

by Jan Cottingham 12/10/2012 12:00 am

Arkansas companies saw the value of their exports rise 6.5 percent in 2011 compared with 2010, beneficiaries of an improving global economy.

Tyson Foods Disputes Report That Language Barrier Caused Leak

by Kelly P. Kissel, The Associated Press 12/6/2012 03:25 pm

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a chlorine gas leak at a Tyson Foods poultry plant last year occurred because a worker couldn't read English. But the company says the worker wasn't Hispanic and that a language issue wasn't to blame.

Arkansas Business Names Chris Bahn Northwest Arkansas Editor

by Arkansas Business Staff 12/3/2012 11:23 am

Arkansas Business Publishing Group announced Monday that Chris Bahn has joined the Arkansas Business staff as Northwest Arkansas Editor.

UALR Law Students 'Horse Around' To Relieve Stress

by Arkansas Business Staff 12/3/2012 12:00 am

Law school finals are stressful. Your Whispers staff knows this from bitter experience. The Bowen School of Law at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has a unique plan to reduce students' stress: therapy dogs and a therapy horse named Porsche.

Garry Haferbier Joins Allen Engineering Corp (Movers & Shakers)

by Arkansas Business Staff 12/3/2012 12:00 am

Garry Haferbier has joined Allen Engineering Corp. of Paragould as the rental sales manager. The added responsibility for Haferbier is part of a joint marketing agreement between Allen Engineering and Equipment Synergy International, where he will continue to serve as vice president of sales.

Tyson Foods Names Sara Lilygren EVP of Corporate Affairs

by Lance Turner 11/27/2012 10:35 am

Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale says Sara Lilygren has been named executive vice president of corporate affairs.

University of Arkansas Reorganizes Technology Licensing Office

by Mark Carter 11/26/2012 10:18 am

The University of Arkansas has reorganized its technology licensing office, renaming it Technology Ventures and creating a new patent office for its Division of Agriculture.

Food Prep Leads Arkansas' Top 10 Occupations

by Arkansas Business Staff 11/26/2012 12:00 am

The Arkansas Department of Workforce Services recently released its 2012 report on the state's labor market and other economic indicators.