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…
by - December 21, 2021 6:00 am
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. announced it is providing nearly $10 million in bonuses to its front-line workers, including company drivers, maintenance technicians and full-time hourly employees. Asked…
by - December 19, 2021 12:30 pm
Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO), a utility of Columbus, Ohio-based American Electric Power (AEP), recently released its Integrated Resource Plan that included timelines for coal plant retirements and renewable energy…
by - December 18, 2021 10:33 am
Four Northwest Arkansas hospitals received top grades for safety this fall, according to nonprofit The Leapfrog Group. Northwest Medical Center – Bentonville, Siloam Springs Regional Hospital, both of Springdale-based healthcare…
by - December 16, 2021 3:33 pm
Trucking industry groups support a new White House program addressing the ongoing workforce challenges in the industry that have worsened amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Thursday (Dec. 16)…
by - December 16, 2021 2:00 pm
Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart is facing margin pressures as a result of high used car prices, but they are expected to support credit performance, analysts said. In recent research on Car-Mart’s…
by - December 16, 2021 10:02 am
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation announced Thursday (Dec. 16) it will award $2.89 billion in fiscal 2022 to 3,075 U.S. airports as a result…
by - December 16, 2021 7:42 am
Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart announced Wednesday (Dec. 15) a deal to purchase the dealership assets of Smart Auto Inc., Smart Auto Johnson City Inc. and Bright Motors Co. Financial terms of…
by - December 15, 2021 2:02 pm
As the arts and entertainment industry emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, it has changed and begun to recover. Audiences have returned to venues, and area executives expect to build on…
by - December 15, 2021 1:48 pm
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill is expected to have more than 600,000 enplanements in 2021 as projections for the year continue to improve. CEO Aaron Burkes discussed Wednesday…
by - December 14, 2021 10:41 am
Road trips will remain the top mode of travel during the holidays despite gas costing $1.25 per gallon more than a year ago, according to AAA. Still, air travel is…
by - December 14, 2021 8:34 am
Springdale-based nonprofit Arts Center of the Ozarks recently rebranded to Arts One Presents after the 2020 sale of its venue. The organization looks to build on its programming not only…
by - December 14, 2021 8:23 am
The manufacturing sector is expected to continue to grow in 2022, but the growth is expected to moderate in the second half of the year as it accelerates in the…
by - December 10, 2021 9:21 am
President Joe Biden announced Thursday (Dec. 9) his intent to appoint Earthea Nance as the regional administrator for Region 6 of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Region 6 includes…
