by - February 27, 2024 1:12 pm
The transportation and warehouse sector remains the fastest-growing U.S. industry, based on job growth, according to a recent report. The rise of e-commerce has been significant to this growth, which…
by - February 25, 2024 8:22 am
A military veteran will receive a new home from a nonprofit that supports injured troops. An event to kick off the construction of the home took place recently in Pea…
by - February 22, 2024 1:45 pm
Editor’s Note: The following story appeared in the Feb. 12 issue of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. “Then & Now” is a profile of a past member of the Business…
by - February 22, 2024 10:19 am
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. will acquire the intermodal assets of Walmart Inc. as part of a multi-year intermodal service agreement between the Lowell-based carrier and the Bentonville-based retailer, according…
by - February 21, 2024 8:45 am
The U.S. truck freight market declined in the last three months of 2023 as shipments and spending fell from the third quarter of last year and the fourth quarter of…
by - February 20, 2024 7:42 am
A $130 million battery energy storage development is planned for southern Benton County, and the 250-megawatt project is expected to bolster grid stability as more renewable energy projects come online….
by - February 15, 2024 11:44 am
Arkansas energy and workforce groups are collaborating to host the first emPOWER Arkansas Expo to raise awareness about the advanced energy sector and the careers that are available in the…
by - February 14, 2024 12:23 pm
New York-based asset manager Blackstone Inc. has invested in Fayetteville-based 7 Brew Coffee to help accelerate the drive-thru beverage company’s expansion across the United States. Terms of the deal were…
by - February 12, 2024 2:15 pm
Little Rock-based Entergy Arkansas recently provided updates on a program that allows commercial and industrial customers to cover 100% of their electricity consumption with clean energy. The utility’s Go ZERO…
by - February 8, 2024 9:07 am
Editor’s note: The State of the State series provides reports twice a year on Arkansas’ key economic sectors. The series publishes stories to begin a year and stories in July/August…
by - February 7, 2024 12:51 pm
Springdale-based Ozark Regional Transit saw ridership rise to a seven-year high as ORT’s on-demand transit service more than doubled its passengers last year. The transit provider’s ridership rose by 34.6%…
by - February 7, 2024 11:33 am
U.S. natural gas consumption rose to a record high of 118 billion cubic feet per day in January, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Cold weather increased demand…
by - February 7, 2024 10:34 am
The University of Arkansas recently opened a 6,000-square-foot lab for startups that need product prototypes which are significant for consumer research. The new lab will be focused on metal fabrication….
by - February 6, 2024 11:26 am
Little Rock-based regional transmission organization Southwest Power Pool announced Tuesday (Feb. 6) that Susan Certoma has stepped down as chair of the SPP board of directors. John Cupparo will become…
by - February 5, 2024 12:52 pm
Rogers-based Onyx Coffee Lab has won numerous awards for its coffee and recently added chocolate to its accolades list. Terroir Chocolate by Onyx is one of 25 chocolate category finalists…
by - February 2, 2024 4:08 pm
Editor’s note: The State of the State series provides reports twice a year on Arkansas’ key economic sectors. The series publishes stories to begin a year and stories in July/August…
by - February 1, 2024 3:15 pm
Tontitown-based carrier P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc. posted a fourth-quarter loss amid a weak freight market and an automotive workers strike. P.A.M. previously had losses in the first and second quarters…
by - February 1, 2024 10:22 am
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector declined in January for the 15th consecutive month, according to the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). The ISM released Thursday (Feb. 1) the January…
by - January 31, 2024 10:44 am
More than 4,000 people are expected to attend the 34th annual NWA Home Show at the Rogers Convention Center. The event is Feb. 2-4 and will feature more than 120…
by - January 30, 2024 11:04 am
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill saw record enplanements of 991,489 in 2023, exceeding the previous high of 922,533 in 2019. Enplanements, or passengers flying out, were up by…
