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Scott Family Amazeum Surpasses 200,000 Visitors in Seven Months

The family museum has been a more popular destination for visitors than officials expected.

Startup Junkie Consulting Launches Nonprofit

The Community Venture Foundation will partner with SJC to continue its efforts to build the venture and STEM community in Northwest Arkansas.

Fayetteville Startup Receives $746K From National Science Foundation

The NSF has awarded a $746,366 grant to WattGlass LLC to further develop the University of Arkansass patent-pending coating technology that makes glass anti-reflective, self-cleaning and highly transparent.

Americas Car-Mart Gives CFO Added Title of President

The Bentonville company announced several leadership changes Thursday as part of its quarterly earnings report.

UA Entrepreneurship Team Wins Business Plan Competition

A University of Arkansas entrepreneurship team won the grand prize at one of the premier graduate student business plan competitions in the country.

Bentonville Gearing Up For An Unconventional Ride

The city is preparing to host the 2016 International Mountain Biking Association World Summit in November.

Q&A: Spin Master Executive Talks Retail-tainment

Senior vice president and team lead, Jeffrey Cunningham, says bringing the toy to life for potential customers is key in his industry.

Digital Coupons, New Barbies Make Headlines

Retail Report: National headlines from the retail world.

Retail Details: Coupons, Food Safety, Sustainability

Trivia about hot topics in the retail industry.

The Importance of Maximizing Executive Performance (OPINION)

When executives are engaged, they are an unstoppable force. If they are apathetic, your organization will never reach its potential.

Tourism: What Business Is It Of Yours? (OPINION)

The $7.28 billion spent on tourism in Arkansas during 2015 translates to about $125 in tax relief for each individual resident.

M&A is Back: Now What? (OPINION)

Business owners should know what actions to take when market conditions are good.

Deck Finds Footing Explaining Economics, Backs United Way

Statements about the states economy are often qualified with the phrase: Kathy Deck said, and the University of Arkansas economist is perfectly at ease with that.

Coca-Cola CFO Headlines Womens Day Panel March 9

The event is from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Old High Middle School in Bentonville. Its hosted by the Rotary Club of Bentonville.

Bentonville Tourism Officials Prepping for Culinary Bike Rides

When the culinary and cycling scenes began merging in unexpected ways, tourism officials saw an opportunity.

Philadelphia Inquirer Misses the Mark on Bentonville Piece

We disagree with the articles criticism of the architecture at 21c Museum Hotel, and its take on the regions revitalization efforts.

CEO Steers I.O. Metro Stores to Become Erdos at Home

Home furnishings industry veteran John Erdos, who was named CEO last March, says the I.O. Metro brand was not up to my standards.

Premier Dermatology Relocating in Bella Vista

The owner, Dr. Missy Clifton, is under contract to purchase a 3,600-SF building at 14 Riordan Road, a former bank branch that is owned by Louisiana-based IberiaBank.

Judicial Conference in Rogers Attracts Supreme Court Chief Justice

No public events are on the agenda for the conference, which is scheduled for early May.

Pinnacle Bank Involved in Farmington Land Dispute

Rouse Walker Properties Inc. of Fort Smith lays claim to the 34-acre undeveloped subdivision, which has been a Pinnacle Bank holding since 2008.

Then and Now: Cooperative business model a good fit for Mitchell Johnson

Dope Medicinal Wellness opens Fayetteville clinic

Fort Smith metro job numbers up less than 1% in September report

Opinions differ on use of former ACME Brick property