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Titanic Senate Race Floods TV Market With Cash

The U.S. Senate race between incumbent Democrat Mark Pryor and his Republican challenger, Congressman Tom Cotton, is a national event.

Creating Success With Tried, True and New (OPINION)

The Rodeo of the Ozarks used a massive marketing plan, which included social media and traditional publicity efforts, to draw a record audience to its 70th annual rodeo.

Grocery Chain Exec Van Hoose Happy with Harps and Home

The vice president of store planning has stayed busy with the continued expansion of Harps Food Stores Inc., which has been in growth made for nearly a decade.

Business Brokerage CBI+Team Sheds Sunbelt Franchise

The Springdale-based firm cut ties with the national franchisor over disagreements on market expansion.

Sen. Boozman Sees Opportunity in Drones

John Boozman wants Arkansas to get in early on the drone market, which industry advocates say will surge in the next few years.

Rogers Architecture Firm Celebrates 40 Years

Hight-Jackson Associates is marking the anniversary with big projects across the gamut of its architectural capacity.

PAC Men

While the campaigns for Rep. Tom Cotton and Sen. Mark Pryor spend millions on commercials in Arkansas, the advertising reps at the local TV stations are raking in the commissions.

Caffeine Fix

One of the largest coffee companies in the world will have an outlet in a Springdale Harps store, once its renovation is complete in September.

No Numbers

Eagle-eyed readers may notice the lists of Largest Daily Newspapers and Largest Weekly Newspapers are absent from our annual media and marketing issue, and heres why.

Scaled-Back Links

Whether the popularity of golf is on the decline is debatable, but theres some recent evidence to consider.

Media Moves

Bentonville entrepreneur Matt Fifer has launched a new media company, ramping up to produce a new retail-oriented television show early next year.

New Path For Street

Scott Street has left Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas for a position as CEO of Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital in east Texas.

Top Scientist From GAO Pays Visit to NanoMech

Dr. Timothy Persons, chief scientist for the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) was in Northwest Arkansas on Friday to look in on the Springdale company.

Sams Club to Open Springdale Store in 2016

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced Friday its plans to build a 136,000-SF Sams Club location near Arvest Ballpark.

Foster Ousted From Mount Sequoyah Retreat and Conference Center

Abby Foster, hired as CEO in summer 2012, was terminated Thursday by the Mount Sequoyah Board of Trustees.

Bentonville Company Granted Patent For Tax Analytics Software

The patented technology aims to validate information on sales tax charges and filings, saving companies time and money.

Superior Industries to Close Rogers Plant, Move Jobs to Mexico

After 25 years in Rogers, Superior Industries International Inc. is closing its plant on Dixieland Road and eliminating 500 jobs.

Ross, Hutchinson to Appear at Fort Smith Chamber Event

Gubernatorial candidates Mike Ross and Asa Hutchinson to meet with Fort Smith business community for breakfast.

Mercy Presents New Mobile Health Clinic

The health care provider on Tuesday introduced the new clinic to a group of sponsors, chamber of commerce members and Mercy staff during a tour and ribbon-cutting ceremony in Rogers.

Tyson Foods to Sell Mexico and Brazilian Poultry Businesses

The company will sell its poultry businesses in Mexico and Brazil for $575 million in cash to help pay debt from its recently announced acquisition of Hillshire Brands.

2nd cohort of new lithium accelerator shows innovations in Bentonville

Weekly wages up 4.2% in Arkansas, Benton County leads with 13.4% wage gain

UAMS announces 40 new full-tuition scholarships for Fall 2026

Entergy Arkansas unveils ‘Next Generation’ plan; will seek to extend nuclear licenses