by - April 27, 2023 1:36 pm
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…
by - April 27, 2023 11:26 am
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…
by - April 26, 2023 3:08 pm
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….
by - April 24, 2023 6:06 pm
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…
by - April 24, 2023 3:11 pm
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…
by - April 23, 2023 9:02 am
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…
by - April 21, 2023 9:35 am
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…
by - April 20, 2023 2:40 pm
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,…
by - April 17, 2023 6:11 pm
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…
by - April 13, 2023 2:10 pm
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…
by - April 12, 2023 2:30 pm
Arkansas banking leaders have been working to reassure consumers and renew confidence in the industry’s strength in the state and nationwide after two large coastal banks failed in mid-March. Sam…
by - April 12, 2023 9:26 am
Used vehicle prices are expected to be higher this year because of low inventory, automotive economists said. However, the rise in prices so far this year could lead to price…
by - April 11, 2023 3:07 pm
OPEC’s recent plans to cut oil production by 1.2 million barrels per day through the end of this year led the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) to increase its oil…
by - April 11, 2023 10:49 am
GEN Z, a Bentonville startup that launched a water brand with a unique bottle design, recently was sold to Industry, Calif.-based Langers Juice Co. Financial terms of the deal were…
by - April 10, 2023 3:26 pm
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. is projected to post earnings and revenue decreases for the first quarter of 2023 amid a softer freight market. After the markets close…
by - April 6, 2023 12:53 pm
Bentonville-based Counter looks to turn viral videos of recipes into foods one can buy online or in-store. The content creator-led frozen foods brand recently launched a website and landed a…
by - April 5, 2023 1:49 pm
Stitt Solar, the solar energy company of Rogers-based The Stitt Group, recently was named a SunPower Master Dealer. According to a news release, Stitt Solar is one of 35 master…
by - April 4, 2023 10:02 am
According to a new real estate report, commercial vacancy in Northwest Arkansas has declined to the lowest rate since at least 2005. Meanwhile, the issued value of commercial building permits,…
by - April 3, 2023 10:18 am
Executive Chef Matthew Cooper, owner of gluten-free restaurant Conifer in Bentonville, wants to bring the restaurant to his customers. Conifer recently started to offer a catering service allowing customers to…
by - April 3, 2023 10:15 am
Northwest Arkansas Food Bank in Springdale will expand into a nearly $22 million facility in Lowell, allowing the nonprofit to better address the rising need for hunger relief services. It’s…
