Author: Jeff Della Rosa

Fast 15: Cameron Clark

Cameron Clark has enjoyed being a proponent of growth in Northwest Arkansas. The Fayetteville native only expects it to continue. In 2015, Clark graduated early from the University of Arkansas,…

Fast 15: Brandon Andrews

Brandon Andrews is motivated by helping others as it makes him “feel complete.” It also led the Green Forest native to consider a nursing career before pivoting into banking. In…

Slim Chickens to open at XNA

A Slim Chickens restaurant is expected to open at Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill by the end of the year. Springdale-based franchisee Philip Enterprises Inc. will build and…

7hills Homeless Center CEO resigns; interim named

Mike Williams, CEO of 7hills Homeless Center in Fayetteville, has resigned to “pursue other opportunities,” according to a Thursday (May 4) news release. Development Director Becci Sisson has been appointed…

Architect Marlon Blackwell named American Academy member

Marlon Blackwell, a University of Arkansas Distinguished Professor and Fayetteville-based architect, has been elected as a member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, according to a Thursday (May…

XNA enplanements hit record in March

Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill recently reported its best March for enplanements since opening in 1998. Enplanements, or passengers flying out, rose by 26.8% to 80,742 in March…

Covenant buys Lew Thompson & Son Trucking for $100 million

Huntsville-based poultry carrier Lew Thompson & Son Trucking Inc. was recently acquired by Covenant Logistics Group Inc. for about $100 million. The acquisition was completed on April 26 amid a…

Manufacturing activity declines in April

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in April, but the activity improved narrowly from March to April, according to the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). Still, April was the…

Trucking industry tackles longstanding debate of allowing interstate drivers under age 21

A new apprenticeship program might help settle a debate over whether 18- to 20-year-old truck drivers can safely haul interstate freight. However, the program has struggled with low participation levels…

Arkansas grid operators offer almost $8 billion in member benefits, reports show

Regional transmission organizations operating in Arkansas recently released reports showing they provided nearly $8 billion in combined net benefits for their members in 2022. According to their respective annual studies,…

Boozman backs $755 million truck parking bill

U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., recently announced his support for a bipartisan bill to increase truck parking capacity and improve existing truck parking infrastructure. The bill would provide $755 million…

J.B. Hunt shareholders approve 4 proposals

Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. hosted its annual shareholders meeting Thursday (April 27). Shareholders approved four proposals in the 10-minute meeting at the company’s headquarters. Following are the…

JBU announces new business college leadership

John Brown University in Siloam Springs has named Brad Gatlin dean of the Soderquist College of Business, and Eva Fast associate dean, according to a Wednesday (April 26) news release….

P.A.M. Transportation Services profit falls by 78% in 1Q

Tontitown-based carrier P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc. posted a double-digit earnings decline and a narrow rise in revenue amid a soft freight market in the first quarter. After the markets closed…

ArDOT wants feedback on Highway 112 widening project

Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT) will host a meeting Thursday (April 27) to receive feedback on revised plans for a 3.9-mile project to widen Arkansas Highway 112 between Truckers Drive…

Then & Now: Clark’s career comes full circle through acquisition

Editor’s Note: The following story appeared in the April 10 issue of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. “Then & Now” is a profile of a past member of the Business…

Plant-based chef showcased at Arkansas Children’s Northwest

Little Rock chef Alicia Watson, owner of Vito and Vera, hosted and participated in multiple Northwest Arkansas events as the culinary wellness company starts offering its plant-based meals at Arkansas…

LIVSN Designs to release all-natural jacket via Kickstarter

Bentonville-based outdoor apparel company LIVSN Designs will launch a new jacket via Kickstarter starting April 25. The 30-day crowdfunding campaign will feature the company’s Century Jacket, which comprises all-natural materials,…

J.B. Hunt 1Q revenue, earnings fall

Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. posted declines in earnings and revenue amid weaker freight volumes or revenues per load across its business segments, excluding Dedicated Contract Services. The…

Sam’s Club CEO Kath McLay to chair Amazeum fundraiser

The Scott Family Amazeum recently announced the honorary chairman of its sixth annual fundraiser is Sam’s Club CEO Kath McLay. The UnGala fundraiser will take place from 6 to 10…

ARBRA Plastic Surgery plans to relocate to Rogers

Another Fort Smith Board study session set to discuss cemetery ownership

Alice Walton announces partnerships to expand health care workforce

Updated city of Fort Smith budget includes almost $17 million in proposed cuts