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Simons Nativity

Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon will narrate the Nativity story at an upcoming Symphony of Northwest Arkansas performance.

Vegas Victory

Greenhouse Grille took home top honors in the US Foods Next Top Product Contest at the World Food Championships.

Career Change

Wayne Callahan is no longer president of global Walmart business for H.J. Heinz Co.

America’s Car-Mart Reports 10.2 Percent Revenue Jump to $121 Million

The Bentonville company has announced its operating results for the second quarter.

Vaughn Knight Found Guilty

The Fayetteville lawyer was accused of helping Brandon Barber hide millions of dollars in assets from authorities during a bankruptcy, according to the report.

Tyson Foods Inc. Announces Retirements, New Positions

COO Jim Lochner is set to retire in September while Donald E. Buddy Wray, special assistant to the president and CEO, will retire in February.

Chancellor Hotel Launches Loyalty Program

The boutique hotel is the first property in Arkansas to offer Stash Rewards points.

Fayetteville Voters Overwhelming in Support of Bond Issues

An unofficial vote count showed the measures passed Tuesday with 85 percent of the vote.

Groundbreaking Scheduled for $25M Basketball Facility at UA

Construction will begin next month.

Tyson Foods Donates $1 Million to The Jones Center

The gift will be paid over the next five years and used for general operating expenses.

Bella Vista Inventor Trusts in IsoTruss

Larry Robertson recently acquired exclusive worldwide rights to an incredibly strong and lightweight building material that he believes will change the world.

Plymouth Properties

Two commercial assets of bankrupt Little Rock real estate developer Steve Clary, who is on his way to prison for mail fraud, were recently sold for less than half the price Clary paid for them.

Arvest Bank Celebrates Grand Opening of Fayetteville Branch

The new, more spacious branch is at 2389 N. College Ave.

From Rogers to Rio, Sustainability Firm Looks to go Global

EcoArks investments include a farm-to-family food tracking system and a local company that repurposes over-the-road trailers into wood furniture.

Regions Profile Continues to Grow (Opinion)

Northwest Arkansas is a beautiful, exciting place to be right now.

The Gift That Keeps on Giving: Say Thanks

The holiday season is an opportunity to show gratitude not just at home, but at work.

Chamber Honors UA, Local Firms for Hotz Hall Renovation

The $17.2 million project transformed the 100,000-SF building from business offices to a top-quality residence hall for 416 honors students.

Beaver Water District Wins Gold

The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies honored Beaver Water District in October with the 2013 Gold Award for Exceptional Utility Performance at the associations annual conference in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Check-Out Time at Chancellor

The Chancellor Hotel recently let go of longtime general manager Alex Jerde.

Attorney Addition at Smith Hurst

Smith Hurst PLC has brought on Meredith Lowry, an intellectual property lawyer who works heavily with technology and emerging companies.

Colliers | Arkansas to manage Regions Center; firm closes 2 major deals for $10.7M

Architect Reese Rowland honored with AIA Arkansas E. Fay Jones gold medal

Westerman’s SPEED Act accelerates to the Senate

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: ACME input now online, UAFS students receive SURF grants