Author: Jeff Della Rosa

XNA projects move forward

A $36.5 million project to renovate the terminal continues at Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill. The terminal modernization project is one of many underway or in the works…

J.B. Hunt CEO John Roberts earns 2% base pay bump

John Roberts, CEO of Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., received a 2.3% base salary increase in 2023, but his total compensation declined by 10.7% to $8.25 million, according…

Skyline Report reveals continued growth in Northwest Arkansas’ commercial real estate market

According to a new Skyline Report, the commercial real estate market remains healthy in Northwest Arkansas as more space continues to be leased. The commercial vacancy rate remained unchanged at…

LIVSN Designs adds 3 women’s products

According to a news release, LIVSN Designs, a Bentonville-based outdoor apparel company, has launched three new women’s products as part of an expansion supported by a successful fundraising round spearheaded…

Bentonville-based Prisma unveils state-of-the-art commercial photography studio

Bentonville-based creative agency Prisma has started a new division and opened a more than 7,000-square-foot commercial photography studio in Little Flock. Photography by Prisma launched in August and opened the…

Homeowners buck moving trend, opt for upgrades amid high interest rates

According to the National Association of Realtors, more homeowners are less likely to move amid high interest rates, low inventory and stable prices. Instead, they are opting to improve or…

NWA 18th fastest growing U.S. metro; Benton County leads state’s growth

Northwest Arkansas, or the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro, remained the fastest-growing metro in the state in 2023. Benton County was the state’s fastest-growing county. On Thursday (March 14), the U.S. Census Bureau…

Natural gas prices to remain lower in 2024

Benchmark Henry Hub spot prices are projected to average about $2.25 per million British thermal units in 2024, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). That’s a decrease of…

ArDOT to receive $91 million in federal funding for highway projects

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT) will receive an additional $91 million for six projects, according to a Wednesday (March 13) news release. The money comprises congressionally directed spending and…

XNA access road construction to begin this summer

Construction is expected to start this summer on a four-lane, interstate-style divided highway to run between Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill and the Springdale Northern Bypass, or Highway…

Report: Signs of recovery emerge in freight industry

The freight industry is cautiously optimistic this year following a challenging 2023, according to a new report. Still, some industry metrics are signaling the beginnings of a recovery amid a…

NWA dermatologist marks 20 years in operation

Dr. Missy Clifton, founding partner of Bentonville-based Premier Dermatology and Premier Aesthetics, started her business in 2004. “I started it because I wanted to do something that was not being…

U.S. crude oil production continues to break records

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the United States has produced more crude oil than any other nation for the sixth consecutive year. In 2023, the production average…

Car-Mart Q3 loss exceeds $8M; vehicle sales skid 19%

Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart Inc. posted a loss and revenue decrease in the third quarter of fiscal 2024 amid lower sales and higher vehicle prices. Before the markets opened Friday (March…

XNA looks to surpass 1 million enplanements in 2024

Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill is on track to exceed 1 million enplanements this year if it maintains its current trajectory. CEO Aaron Burkes discussed the key airport…

Analysts: Car-Mart revenue to rise, loss expected in Q3 fiscal 2024

Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart Inc. is expected to post a loss and a revenue increase in the third quarter of fiscal 2024 amid higher vehicle prices and lower vehicle sales. Before…

Northwest Arkansas joins forces with other ‘Hip Hideaways’ to collaborate on thoughtful growth, national appeal

Springdale-based nonprofit Northwest Arkansas Council has established a cohort of fast-growing regions including Northwest Arkansas to address growth challenges while continuing to raise awareness and attract people. Meanwhile, some area…

Jotto Desk to consolidate into 80,000-SF Rogers facility

Rogers-based manufacturer Assembled Products Corp. will build a more than 80,000-square-foot building to consolidate operations for its Jotto Desk brand. The brand’s products include rugged, adjustable laptop mounts and other…

MISO names Eric Miller new chief information security officer

Carmel, Ind.-based regional transmission organization Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) has promoted Eric Miller to vice president and chief information security officer, according to a Friday (March 1) news release….

Manufacturing sector contracts for 16th straight month

Economic activity in the U.S. manufacturing sector declined in February for the 16th consecutive month, according to the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). Manufacturing activity slowed in February from January….