by - March 17, 2023 10:10 am
J.B. Hunt execs earn base salary raises
John Roberts, CEO of Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., received a 2% base salary increase for 2023 and will earn $1 million for the year, according to the…
Author: Jeff Della Rosa
by - March 16, 2023 3:38 pm
Multiple factors to reduce carbon emissions through 2050, EIA says
U.S. energy-related carbon-dioxide emissions are projected to fall 25% to 38% below the 2005 level in seven years, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The decline can be…
by - March 14, 2023 1:07 pm
XNA enplanements might surpass Clinton National in 8 years
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill is expected to return to pre-pandemic enplanement levels in 2023, barring a recession, according to multiple projections. Also, a new federal forecast shows…
by - March 14, 2023 10:01 am
Skyline Report: Home sales fall, inventory rises in Northwest Arkansas
Home sales declined by double digits in the second half of 2022 in Northwest Arkansas, while inventory rose by triple digits, according to a real estate report. Meanwhile, home price…
by - March 9, 2023 2:52 pm
Grants help Ozark Regional Transit expand service
Springdale-based Ozark Regional Transit (ORT) recently received more than $1.62 million in grants from the Walton Family Foundation to expand on-demand service in Northwest Arkansas as the transit provider works…
by - March 9, 2023 2:49 pm
Shipper rates to moderate in first quarter, capacity loose
Shippers can expect spot and contract rates to decline in the first quarter as capacity remains easier to find, according to recent research. Still, spot rates are unlikely to decline…
by - March 9, 2023 11:16 am
Infinity Blue Group opens NWA offices
United Kingdom-based Infinity Blue Group recently opened offices in Northwest Arkansas and appointed Charles Kochel as managing director/CEO of its North America business. Infinity Blue helps manufacturers and consumer packaged…
by - March 7, 2023 2:36 pm
Quarterly natural gas consumption falls to lowest level in 5 years
U.S. natural gas consumption is expected to be lower in the first quarter than in any of the same periods since 2018, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)….
by - March 7, 2023 11:35 am
ATA seeks applicants for truck technician scholarship
Arkansas Trucking Association is accepting applications for scholarships supporting students interested in pursuing careers as medium- and heavy-duty truck technicians. Deadline to apply is March 31. This is the sixth…
by - March 7, 2023 10:14 am
ArDOT to showcase NWA highway projects supported by sales tax
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT) will host two more events to commemorate the $1.8 billion Connecting Arkansas Program that provided funding for 31 projects and 200 miles of roadway…
by - March 2, 2023 1:15 pm
Iconic AQ Chicken restaurant to close in Springdale
The original AQ Chicken House in Springdale will close this month after nearly 76 years in business at 1207 N. Thompson St. It’s the sole location for the restaurant since…
by - March 2, 2023 11:02 am
DroneUp, McMillon Innovation Studio partner on drone use study
Virginia Beach, Va.-based DroneUp announced Thursday (March 2) a partnership with McMillon Innovation Studio at the University of Arkansas to explore whether to expand operations to college campuses. DroneUp is…
by - March 1, 2023 11:21 am
Manufacturing activity fell in February, improves from January
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector fell in February for the fourth consecutive month, but the activity was not as weak as it was in January, according to the Institute…
by - March 1, 2023 9:15 am
Lodge on Beaver Lake to be rebuilt after blaze
Tanglewood Lodge, a family-owned business on Beaver Lake in Benton County, closed after a Feb. 6 fire, but the significantly damaged building east of Rogers is expected to be restored….
by - February 28, 2023 12:34 pm
Retailer survey highlights final-mile shipping challenges, tech solutions
Retailers have been struggling with last-mile, or final-mile, shipping operations as they focus on cost efficiency and technology to resolve issues in 2023, according to a recent survey. Digitization and…
by - February 27, 2023 1:12 pm
Then & Now: Mike Philip returns to food service roots
Editor’s Note: The following story appeared in the Feb. 13 issue of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. “Then & Now” is a profile of a past member of the Business…
by - February 27, 2023 11:46 am
CFO Tom Dunn retires from Southwest Power Pool; replacement selected
Little Rock-based regional transmission organization Southwest Power Pool (SPP) has named Deborah Sterzing as chief financial officer after Tom Dunn retired in December. Dunn retired on Dec. 1 after serving…
by - February 22, 2023 2:21 pm
Car-Mart misses earnings expectations, beats revenue estimates
Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart Inc. posted a double-digit decline in earnings and a double-digit increase in revenue as winter weather affected sales and vehicle values growth moderated in the third quarter…
by - February 22, 2023 11:06 am
American Lung Association evaluates tobacco programs
Nonprofit American Lung Association recently released its annual “State of Tobacco Control” report that shows Arkansas with three failing grades. The 2023 report evaluates state and federal actions to eliminate…
by - February 21, 2023 4:17 pm
Diamond State Networks working to build statewide fiber network
OzarksGo, a fiber-optic telecommunications subsidiary of Fayetteville-based Ozarks Electric Cooperative, has completed construction within its footprint and recently reached 35,000 customers. OzarksGo was the first Arkansas cooperative-owned company to offer…