Arkansas State University is warning Bill Halter that it owns the trademark to the "Arkansas Promise Scholarship" and says the Democrat needs to stop using a similar phrase in his campaign for governor. read more >
The Arkansas State University System has named Jeff Hankins vice president for strategic communications and economic development. read more >
Olivia Farrell, chairman and CEO of Arkansas Business Publishing Group of Little Rock, announced today that Jeff Hankins, president and publisher, has submitted his resignation. read more >
How to provide quality health insurance to employees — and at an affordable price — has long been a serious challenge for Arkansas businesses. And now, with the U.S. Supreme Court upholding the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act, questions abound about how health care reform will affect businesses, their employees and individuals. read more >
The single biggest development in higher education is the explosive growth of online classes and degree programs. And as employers, we have to be open-minded about traditional vs. online degree programs. read more >
On "Arkansas Week" this week: the governor and legislators ponder what to do with a $145 million tax surplus, and a fight looms over Medicaid expansion in Arkansas. read more >
Video of this week "Arkansas Week," which centers on Thursday's landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling on health care reform. The episode begins with a 15-minute interview with Arkansas Surgeon General Dr. Joe Thompson. read more >
Of the dozens of business lists that the Arkansas Business news and research team compiles each year, my favorite is this week's Largest 75 Private Companies. read more >
Appearing on AETN's "Arkansas Week" this week, Arkansas Business Publisher Jeff Hankins examines the state's April tax collections report and senses a better sense that the economy is improving. read more >
Our cities, towns and communities represent the many patches on that quilt, stitched together through pride, unity of purpose and determination. Our cities and towns are determined to make better lives for their residents. They’ve done so through innovation, dedication and plain ol’ tenacity. Arkansas Business Publishing Group is proud to recognize these efforts with the inaugural City of Distinction awards program. read more >
Thanks for reading our Arkansas Business Lease Guide, in which we strive to provide complete and thorough listings of office, retail and industrial properties in central Arkansas. We continue to work with the Central Arkansas Commercial Data Exchange, and through our collaboration, our listings have become more current and complete. read more >
Forbes magazine editor-in-chief and former presidential candidate Steve Forbes spoke Thursday at Harding University in Searcy. Arkansas Business publisher Jeff Hankins sat down with Forbes before his speech and talked with him on video about the federal b read more >
Since 1984, we have worked to become the leading voice for business news and opinion across the state. Thank you for 20 years of making Arkansas Business part of your life. read more >
