by - July 14, 2023 10:59 am
Carmel, Ind.-based regional transmission organization Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) expects a 1.5-gigawatt surplus in electric capacity over the next two years. On Thursday (July 13), MISO and the Organization…
by - July 13, 2023 3:55 pm
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. is expected to post declines in second-quarter earnings and revenue amid weak freight demand and recovery timeline uncertainty, analysts said. After the markets…
by - July 13, 2023 12:15 pm
NWA Recycles, a program of Springdale nonprofit Northwest Arkansas Council, recently released the second report on the region’s recycling efforts, showing the region handled more than 45,000 tons of recyclables…
by - July 12, 2023 2:14 pm
Rick Naegler has been named market CEO of Springdale-based healthcare provider Northwest Health and CEO of Northwest Medical Center-Springdale, according to a Wednesday (July 12) news release. Naegler replaces former…
by - July 12, 2023 1:54 pm
U.S. natural gas consumption for electricity generation is expected to rise amid hot weather in July and August, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The consumption is projected…
by - July 12, 2023 10:31 am
A Tampa, Fla.-based professional soccer organization is partnering with a new Arkansas team to bring professional soccer to the state. The United Soccer League (USL) and USL Arkansas announced Wednesday…
by - July 10, 2023 2:34 pm
Springdale-based behavioral health provider Arisa Health received a $1.25 million grant from Fayetteville nonprofit Willard and Pat Walker Charitable Foundation for renovations and upgrades to clinical buildings at the Arisa…
by - July 9, 2023 10:48 am
The road that led Aaron Nolan to an award-winning TV journalism career started on a whim. His 17-year TV news career included trips to cover the 2016 Summer Olympics in…
by - July 8, 2023 9:39 am
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT) recently hosted multiple public meetings in Northwest Arkansas as part of separate projects that could lead to new highways in the region. According to…
by - July 5, 2023 2:11 pm
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted faster in June as optimism fades about the second half of 2023, according to the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). June was the…
by - July 1, 2023 9:48 am
Mike Whittington established Match Point Recruiting in Bentonville after spending 21 years in executive recruiting. The firm’s name is a nod to his tennis roots. Before starting the firm in…
by - June 28, 2023 11:28 am
Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart Inc. ranked No. 6 on a list recently released by Automotive News. Richmond, Va.-based CarMax topped the inaugural list that ranks U.S. used vehicle retailers based on…
by - June 27, 2023 11:05 am
After a record year, Arkansas-based Splash Car Wash is poised for more growth, especially in Northwest Arkansas. In 2022, the car wash company grew to 300 employees and served 798,328…
by - June 25, 2023 9:08 am
Siloam Springs restaurant 28 Springs recently closed after operating for 11 years. The restaurant building will become the new home for the research and development team of Siloam Springs-based Simmons…
by - June 20, 2023 12:56 pm
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill continues to exceed 2019 enplanement numbers. So far this year, enplanements or passengers flying out are up about 10% compared to the same…
by - June 19, 2023 1:18 pm
A new report highlighted multiple factors to consider in planning for charging infrastructure – often regarded as the most challenging aspect of transitioning to electric trucks. The report included a…
by - June 18, 2023 9:47 am
Fayetteville-based nonprofit Willard and Pat Walker Charitable Foundation Inc. will give up to $500,000 to Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-South Inc. The nonprofit grants wishes to critically ill children in…
by - June 18, 2023 9:13 am
Arkansas energy leaders recently provided updates on energy-related projects and learned about federal funding opportunities that could help to make them a reality. The discussion was a part of Energy…
by - June 15, 2023 8:27 am
Editor’s Note: The following story appeared in the June 5 issue of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. “Then & Now” is a profile of a past member of the Business…
by - June 14, 2023 2:58 pm
Arkansas construction leaders see artificial intelligence (AI) as another tool in the toolbox. They expect its use will grow and change the industry over the next five to 10 years…
