by - March 17, 2022 12:29 pm
Tyson Ventures, the venture capital arm of Springdale-based meat producer Tyson Foods, is accepting applications for its first pitch event for sustainability entrepreneurs and startups. Tyson Demo Day will take…
by - March 17, 2022 9:00 am
The U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will make available $1.47 billion for U.S. bus fleets and facilities as a result of the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure…
by - March 16, 2022 1:08 pm
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. and Fort Worth, Texas-based railroad company BNSF Railway Co. announced Wednesday (March 16) a joint initiative to improve intermodal service. Analysts praised the…
by - March 16, 2022 11:13 am
Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart Inc. has named Brian Stone as executive vice president, procurement and inventory, effective March 21, according to a Wednesday (March 16) news release. President and CEO Jeff…
by - March 15, 2022 3:25 pm
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced plans to reduce ozone-forming emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) to protect downwind states from air pollution from upwind states. Following the…
by - March 15, 2022 10:05 am
Home sales in Northwest Arkansas exceeded the previous record by more than 200 homes as surging prices look to impact affordability of the region compared to other metro areas, according…
by - March 10, 2022 3:08 pm
State energy leaders and legislators discussed some of the challenges residents have faced to connect solar arrays to the grid along with the broader adoption of electric vehicles amid rising…
by - March 9, 2022 10:48 am
Tontitown-based carrier P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc. announced Tuesday (March 8) it will retire its existing treasury share holdings and offer a 2-for-1 forward stock split of its common stock. The…
by - March 8, 2022 3:12 pm
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) announced Tuesday (March 8) that Russia’s continued invasion of Ukraine has contributed to increased uncertainty in forecasting energy supply, consumption, prices and other trends…
by - March 7, 2022 8:25 am
Fayetteville Public Library is accepting applications for the second cohort of From Maker to Market, an entrepreneurship program supported by the Walton Family Foundation. Application deadline is March 15. Eligible…
by - March 4, 2022 10:30 am
Regional transmission organizations Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), based in Carmel, Ind., and Little Rock-based Southwest Power Pool (SPP) released Friday (March 4) the results of their study that identified…
by - March 3, 2022 11:20 am
U.S. energy consumption is expected to increase over the next 30 years as population and economic growth exceed the benefits related to energy efficiency improvements, according to the U.S. Energy…
by - March 3, 2022 11:16 am
Fayetteville-based Signature Bank of Arkansas will launch a new market employing bilingual staff as it ramps efforts to better serve area Latinos. The initial market location is planned for downtown…
by - March 2, 2022 6:22 pm
Northwest Arkansas leaders gathered virtually Wednesday (March 2) to learn about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and critical race theory. Springdale-based nonprofit Northwest Arkansas Council hosted the webinar, Demystifying Diversity,…
by - March 1, 2022 1:04 pm
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector rose at a faster rate in February, from the previous month, amid strong demand and waning pandemic-related impacts, according to the Institute for Supply…
by - February 28, 2022 2:38 pm
Freight market disruptions looked to have peaked in recent weeks, and this might lead investors to a bearish view of the broader market, analysts said. In a recent industry note…
by - February 24, 2022 11:06 am
Developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine have led future oil prices to rise to $100 a barrel – the highest since 2014 – but the full impact of…
by - February 24, 2022 8:20 am
Editor’s Note: The following story appeared in the Feb. 14 issue of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. “Then & Now” is a profile of a past member of the Business…
by - February 23, 2022 2:19 pm
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill continues to report an uptick in enplanements amid the COVID-19 pandemic as officials look to add amenities, including a hotel and lounge. On…
by - February 23, 2022 12:35 pm
Ozarks Electric Cooperative, Springdale Public Schools and Today’s Power Inc. broke ground on Feb. 9 on a 2.38-megawatt solar project near Sonora Middle School in Springdale. The project also will…
