TeleTech to open Jonesboro center, create up to 600 jobs
Denver-based TeleTech Holdings announced Thursday (July 17) it will open a call center in Jonesboro that will initially employ 150 but could expand up to 600 jobs. The center will be TeleTech’s second...
View ArticlePoultry Federation honors Michael Kidd, department head at University of...
The Poultry Federation has named Michael Kidd as its 2014 Industry Leader of Year. Kidd is the director of the Center of Excellence for Poultry Science and head of the Department of Poultry Science at...
View ArticleCargill eliminates growth-promoting antibiotics from turkey production
Cargill Meat Solutions said its Honeysuckle White and Shady Brook Farms are the first major turkey brands to remove growth-promoting antibiotics from all turkeys across the independent farms they work...
View ArticleCox Communications announces it will boost some Internet speeds
Cox Communications has announced it will double the speeds for its most popular Cox High Speed Internet packages in Arkansas. Customers who subscribe to the company’s Preferred package will see their...
View ArticleSmith Cadillac sales tied during July to Children’s Emergency Shelter support
The Fort Smith Children’s Emergency Shelter is receiving a portion of all Smith Chevrolet‐Cadillac vehicle sales through July 31, 2014.Smith Chevrolet‐Cadillac announced July 17 that through the month...
View ArticleKeesee named Western Arkansas Division president for Bank of the Ozarks
Don Keesee has been named Western Arkansas Division President at Bank of the Ozarks. Keesee joined Bank of the Ozarks from Summit Bank in Fort Smith, as part of Bank of the Ozarks’ recent acquisition...
View ArticleNew security measures in place at Van Buren municipal complex
Monday (July 21) was the first day of Van Buren's new security measures at its municipal complex.District Court was not in session at the complex Monday, making it easier to introduce the new security...
View ArticleBeebe appoints 43 to state boards and commissions
Gov. Mike Beebe on Tuesday (July 22) announced the following appointments to State boards and commissions:Weston Lewey, Forrest City. Appointment expires Jan. 14, 2019. Replaces Darin Gray.Jennifer...
View ArticleTyson reaches preliminary settlement to pay workers
Tyson Foods has agreed to pay workers in its Goodletteville, Tenn., beef and pork processing plant a $7.75 million settlement. A federal judge has given preliminary approval of the donning-and-doffing...
View ArticleNorthwest Health to offer 3D breast cancer screening
Northwest Breast Imaging Center is now offering the 3D mammography for breast cancer screening. The 3D mammography produces a three-dimensional view of the breast tissue that helps radiologists...
View ArticleMercy rolls out new mobile health unit
Mercy is rolling out a new way for patients of all ages to access convenient, local health care. Mercy Mobile Health, a $650,000 motor coach, is part of a $1 million investment to reach underserved and...
View ArticleCasino-style game revenue rises at Oaklawn and Southland
story from Talk Business & Politics, a TCW content partnerElectronic games of skill (EGS) wagers at the state’s two racinos continued to climb with Oaklawn topping more than $100 million in wagers...
View ArticleInvoTek receives $175,000 grant for ‘handcycling’ project
Alma-based InvoTek recently received a $175,000 Phase 1 Small Business Innovation Research grant from the National Institutes of Health. The grant will fund the development of technology to enable...
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Hughes promoted to vice president at Signature Bank
Kelly Hughes has been promoted to vice president, mortgage operations manager at Signature Bank.Hughes, a 20-year veteran banker, is responsible for the daily management of work flow in Signature’s...
View ArticleLocal designer and boutique owner support Dress for Success
Downtown Bentonville retailer Klōthe Boutique and local clothing designer Nancy Martin are coming together to raise funds and provide in-kind donations to benefit Dress for Success® Northwest Arkansas....
View ArticleArcBest announces 3-cent quarterly dividend
The Board of Directors of Fort Smith-based ArcBest Corp. (formerly Arkansas Best) announced Thursday (July 24) of 3 cents per share payable Aug. 21 to shareholders of record Aug. 7.ArcBest shares...
View ArticleCoalition asks Justice Department to scrutinize Tyson’s takeover of Hillshire
A coalition of 82 organizations signed a letter sent to the U.S. Justice Department on Thursday (July 24) opposing the antitrust process of Tyson Foods’ planned take over of Hillshire Brands.In the...
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First National Bank of Rogers announces new name
First National Bank of Rogers announces it is rebranding its name to First National Bank of NWA. A new logo is also being introduced to reflect the new name. This name change is effective Aug. 1 with...
View ArticleUA bookstores to observe sales tax holiday
The University of Arkansas Bookstore, its shops at the Garland Center and all of its Razorback Shops will observe the Arkansas “sales tax holiday” on Saturday, Aug. 2, and Sunday, Aug. 3. State and...
View ArticleSales Tax DataLINK receives patent
Sales Tax DataLINK of Bentonville received a new patent for sales tax software that is titled: “System and Method for Tax Filing, Data Processing, Data Verification and Reconciliation.”“Sales tax...
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