by Chris Bahn 5/20/2013 12:00 am
Named co-CEOs of poultry processor George's Inc. of Springdale in April, Carl and Charles George picked up knowledge in their early years that is invaluable today in their current roles.
by Jan Cottingham 5/20/2013 12:00 am
Steve Anthony, president of Anthony Timberlands Co. since 2004, says business is better (the glass is half full), but the housing market is still nowhere near what he considers “sustainable” levels for his wood products company (the glass is half empty).
by Arkansas Business Staff 5/20/2013 12:00 am
A look at seven of the state's major industries show ups and downs across the board.
by Arkansas Business Staff 5/20/2013 12:00 am
The vacancy rate for industrial real estate in the central Arkansas market moved up in the first quarter of 2013 compared with fourth-quarter 2012, to 11.8 percent from 11.3 percent. The first-quarter 2013 rate, however, remains below the 12.4 percent reported in first-quarter 2012.
by Arkansas Business Editors 5/20/2013 12:00 am
Every time we reach out to scores of businesses around the state — large by private-company standards — and ask for data on revenue and employment, we are reminded just how important many of these companies are to their hometowns and their regions.
by Arkansas Business Staff 5/20/2013 12:00 am
The largest Arkansas-based, Arkansas-owned private companies ranked by reported or estimated revenue (in millions) for fiscal year listed.
by Arkansas Business Staff 5/16/2013 10:48 am
NextGen Illumination of Fayetteville has partnered with Cherokee Nation Industries to manufacture its LED lighting products.
by Mark Carter 5/15/2013 02:50 pm
Arkansas will recognize its own top exporters on May 22 at the 2013 Governor's Awards for Excellence in Global Trade.
by Mark Carter 5/15/2013 09:44 am
Picasolar is a University of Arkansas graduate-level startup which created a technology that improves solar cells. It's made an impressive run through the 2013 cycle of national business-plan competitions.
by Mark Carter 5/15/2013 09:44 am
Picasolar's 2013 successful run in national business-plan competitions is reminiscent of past University of Arkansas startups.
by Mark Carter 5/15/2013 09:42 am
Startups launched from the Walton Business College at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville are earning both accolades at national business-plan competitions and money as viable, high-growth businesses.
by Lance Turner 5/14/2013 10:31 am
Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies Inc. of Springdale says first-quarter net income reached $600,000, up from a net loss of $300,000 in the same quarter last year.
by Chuck Bartels, The Associated Press 5/13/2013 08:14 am
The $1.1 billion Big River Steel mill that's planned for Osceola could be under construction later this year, but a number of things have to happen before dirt can be turned for the superproject.
by George Waldon 5/13/2013 12:00 am
Deltic Timber Corp. of El Dorado bought the land east of Rahling Road and south of Pebble Beach Estates from Agar/Shuffield Joint Venture, led by Elvin Shuffield.
by Barry Goldberg 5/13/2013 12:00 am
Barry Goldberg offers seven tips on getting the most out of your business meetings.
by Gwen Moritz 5/13/2013 12:00 am
Hard work, education and a can-do spirit are still requirements for good employment, but some big feet to stick through that door help too.
by Arkansas Business Staff 5/6/2013 12:00 am
Shandong Sun Paper still plans to invest about $1 billion in Arkansas. It just has decided upon which lucky city will be awarded the plant.
by Arkansas Business Staff 4/29/2013 11:31 am
Dale Dawson, an investment banker and entrepreneur who founded Bridge2Rwanda, will be the keynote speaker at this year's Arkansas Business 40 Under 40 luncheon June 14 at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Little Rock.
by Chris Bahn 4/29/2013 12:00 am
Working on a $4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, Fayetteville company Arkansas Power & Electronics International is tackles inefficiencies in hybrid vehicle batteries. The innovations could help jumpstarting the electric vehicle industry.
by Jan Cottingham 4/29/2013 12:00 am
Despite the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of Hawker Beechcraft, the company continues to pay on its nearly $600,000-a-year lease with Clinton National Airport, said the airport's executive director, Ron Mathieu.