by - January 14, 2022 9:23 am
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. announced Friday (Jan. 14) a long-term, strategic alliance with Waymo Via as the two companies expand efforts to integrate commercial autonomous driving technology in transportation…
by - January 13, 2022 4:19 pm
According to a new study completed by researchers from the University of Central Arkansas, truck drivers who use illicit drugs are using cocaine more than marijuana – contrary to federal…
by - January 13, 2022 1:16 pm
An Einstein Bros. Bagels franchise is expected to open this spring at Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill. Mike Philip, co-owner of Springdale-based franchisee Philip Enterprises Inc., said the…
by - January 12, 2022 1:37 pm
Construction is expected to start in March on a 135-megawatt solar farm that will provide electricity for Conway after solar energy company Lightsource bp closed on a $533 million financing…
by - January 12, 2022 12:09 pm
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) announced Wednesday (Jan. 12) that Bentonville attorney Brian Burke will be its new general counsel and director of compliance. Burke, the former chairman of the…
by - January 12, 2022 10:47 am
Business consultant Cureate and Forge Inc., a revolving community loan fund in Arkansas, recently completed an eight-week business development program for food and beverage entrepreneurs in Northwest Arkansas, and applications…
by - January 11, 2022 1:18 pm
U.S. crude oil production is expected to exceed pre-pandemic levels in 2023, and as production and inventories rise, fuel prices are expected to fall, according to the U.S. Energy Information…
by - January 11, 2022 9:05 am
WeWork Labs Northwest Arkansas recently relocated from its initial location in downtown Bentonville to a larger space that’s also home to other organizations, including The Collaborative. Chandler Abbott, WeWork Labs…
by - January 10, 2022 11:06 am
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. should see annual revenue exceed $10 billion for the first time as it competed across a variety of transportation modes amid tight capacity…
by - January 6, 2022 12:32 pm
Gasoline prices are rising following strong demand over the holidays and global market optimism, according to AAA. However, the newest COVID-19 variant is creating uncertainty in oil and gas prices….
by - January 6, 2022 11:36 am
Lowell-based Central Research Inc. (CRI), a provider of management and financial services for the commercial, federal and state government sectors, was recently awarded an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certification…
by - January 5, 2022 12:32 pm
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill revealed a new logo on Wednesday (Jan. 5) after a rebranding in collaboration with the Northwest Arkansas Council and designer Walrus. Alex English,…
by - January 4, 2022 2:16 pm
Editor’s Note: The following story appeared in the Dec. 20 issue of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. “Then & Now” is a profile of a past member of the Business…
by - January 4, 2022 2:12 pm
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector rose in December but at a slower rate than in November, according to the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). The ISM released Tuesday (Jan….
by - January 4, 2022 10:09 am
Springdale-based healthcare organization Northwest Health has named Chris York its market CEO, effective Jan. 24, according to a Tuesday (Jan. 4) news release. York, who is a Fellow of the…
by - January 3, 2022 9:47 am
Siloam Springs-based broiler breeder Cobb-Vantress Inc. announced Monday (Jan. 3) that Joyce Lee has been named its new president. Lee joins Cobb after serving as executive vice president and president…
by - January 2, 2022 9:58 am
San Francisco-based crowdfunding company Wefunder recently opened a Northwest Arkansas location as it seeks to build a presence in underserved markets across the central United States. Kate Lynn, NWA/Tulsa lead…
by - December 29, 2021 1:10 pm
Oil and gas producers saw their cash from operations soar in the third quarter as crude oil prices rose, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The EIA released…
by - December 28, 2021 2:22 pm
Setting goals, or resolutions, is common at the start of the year, but some of the most popular ones that shippers have considered to boost their bottom line or customer…
by - December 26, 2021 2:49 pm
Nick Olano, co-founder and CEO of Fayetteville-based startup American Hunt Inc., had struggled with the high cost to lease hunting spots while living in Louisiana and the lack of websites…
