by - December 8, 2020 2:38 pm
News on the viability of COVID-19 vaccines partly contributed to a rise in crude oil prices in November, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The EIA released Tuesday…
by - December 8, 2020 1:50 pm
Entergy Arkansas and the Arkansas Department of Education announced Tuesday (Dec. 8) a $482,000 grant that will be used to develop 20 new Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses that…
by - December 8, 2020 10:47 am
U.S. manufacturing corporations’ seasonally adjusted after-tax profits rose by $100.3 billion to $148.4 billion in the third quarter, from the second quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The Census…
by - December 7, 2020 1:59 pm
Springdale-based transit provider Ozark Regional Transit announced Monday (Dec. 7) it has moved into a new 8,600-square-foot administration building at 2423 E. Robinson Ave. “It’s been a long time coming,…
by - December 7, 2020 1:10 pm
Carriers in Arkansas continue to struggle with driver shortages, and the issue is again their top concern in 2020. Nationwide, carriers ranked the driver shortage as the No. 1 issue…
by - December 5, 2020 9:54 am
Stuart Rowland, owner of Van Buren-based Stu’s Clean Cookin’, was a full-time mechanic when his CrossFit coach encouraged him to sell the food Rowland would often share. The barbecue pitmaster…
by - December 4, 2020 12:59 pm
Editor’s Note: The following story appeared in the Nov. 23 issue of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. “Then & Now” is a profile of a past member of the Business…
by - December 3, 2020 3:20 pm
While U.S. refinery runs remain lower than the five-year average, natural gas inventories nearly reached a record high this fall, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Refinery runs…
by - December 3, 2020 3:16 pm
Fayetteville-based nutraceutical manufacturer Bio-Tech Pharmacal Inc. is developing the nearly 160,000-square-foot Benedict Plaza to support growth and provide medical and retail space at Arkansas Highway 112 and West Van Asche…
by - December 2, 2020 3:08 pm
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill is studying improved air cleaning and filtration systems to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in the terminal in an effort that might lead…
by - December 1, 2020 3:16 pm
Springdale-based commercial real estate company Mathias Properties Inc. recently expanded with Mathias Real Estate, a full-service real estate brokerage. Mathias Real Estate joins other Mathias Properties subsidiaries: MP Construction, Mathias…
by - December 1, 2020 12:57 pm
Little Rock-based Windgate Foundation has established a $10 million endowment for the Eureka Springs School of the Arts (ESSA), according to a Tuesday (Dec. 1) news release. The $10 million…
by - December 1, 2020 9:52 am
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector increased at a slower rate in November compared to October as the overall economy grew for the seventh consecutive month, according to the Institute…
by - November 30, 2020 9:16 am
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. announced Monday (Nov. 30) the acquisition of Foxboro, Mass.-based fitness equipment hauler Mass Movement Inc. It’s the company’s fourth acquisition in final mile…
by - November 29, 2020 10:41 am
Northwest Arkansas and international artists have completed original artwork for Railyard Park in downtown Rogers, and their works were installed at the park recently. Artists Octavio Logo of Fayetteville, Mantra…
by - November 23, 2020 12:07 pm
Northwest Arkansas is ranked in the top 25 for U.S. metro areas where residents are investing more. Meanwhile, Fayetteville is ranked No. 14 among U.S. cities where retirees can stretch…
by - November 19, 2020 1:01 pm
Interest in purchasing life insurance has increased amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but most providers are not approving policies for those who’ve recently recovered from COVID-19, a financial adviser said. Meanwhile,…
by - November 18, 2020 1:24 pm
U.S. crude oil production is expected to be flat through the end of 2021, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Meanwhile, in August, production in the Gulf of…
by - November 17, 2020 3:31 pm
North Little Rock-based renewable energy company Today’s Power Inc. (TPI) announced Tuesday (Nov. 17) it will build 20 solar arrays in southeastern Kansas. The Kansas Cooperative Sun Power Program comprises…
by - November 16, 2020 6:55 pm
Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart profit increased by 52.7% and revenue hit a record $223 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2021 as the buy here, pay here used car dealer…
