Author: Paul Gatling

Paul Gatling

Arkansas Childrens Hospital Plans New Hospital Near Arvest Ballpark

A 225,000-SF pediatric hospital campus is coming to Springdale, with a target opening date of early 2018.

Walmart Hires VP to Oversee Growth of Care Clinic Business

Sandra Festa Ryan has joined the companys health and wellness team, tasked with building the retailers pilot program of low-cost, walk-in clinics.

New Hires Raise Profile For Whats Ahead

The retail marketing agency recently filled two senior leadership roles and opened a new office in downtown Bentonville.

Too Many Chiefs (EDITORS NOTE)

Impending layoffs at Walmart could be linked to its top-heavy employee structure.

Local Investors Pay $8.42M For Fayetteville Retail Center (REAL DEALS)

The 42,253-SF Shoppes at Steele Crossing on Joyce Boulevard sold for $194.78 per SF.

May Ratings: CBS Affiliate KFSM Leads The Pack

The highest rating in the market was in the 5 p.m. news slot, where KFSM-TV, Channel 5, registered a 13.3 rating.

Rogers Manufacturer Secures Licensing Deal With Nickelodeon

Headwear and apparel company Infinity Product Group will launch its trademarked Comfy Critters line of toys based on four of the cable networks animated television shows.

Country Inn & Suites Sold For $4.19 Million

An Illinois-based hotel management company is planning a substantial renovation of the 110-room hotel.

Razorback Foundation Leader Sean Rochelle Resigns

Sean Rochelle, executive director of the organization since February 2013, will step down effective Sept. 1 to become executive director of Vold Vision PLLC of Fayetteville.

Growing Your Own (EDITORS NOTE)

Arkansas Power Electronics International Inc. created a company that ultimately attracted global innovator Cree Inc. to Fayetteville.

APEI Acquired by Cree, Will Remain at Tech Park

Cree Inc., a global public company and market leader in silicon-carbide power and radio frequency products, recently acquired Arkansas Power Electronics International Inc.

Food Hub Takes Bentonville Property For $6 Million

The two-building commercial development spans about 59,000 SF and is located at 700702 S.E. Fifth St.

Hoteliers 25 Years Include Launch of Embassy Suites

Robert Kisabeth was the first general manager of the Rogers high-rise hotel, and now works in Denver as president of a hospitality management company.

Walmart Hosts Nearly 1,000 Meetings at Manufacturing Summit

The two-day event provided an opportunity for existing and potential suppliers to pitch their products and earn the chance to have them sold at Walmart, Walmart.com and Sams Club.

Forty Hotels Took In More Than $1 Million in 2014

A record nine hotels in Benton and Washington counties collected more than $3 million.

Historic Lane Hotel in Rogers Sold To Walton Group For $1.6 Million

The 42,000-SF, downtown property was built in 1928 and has sat vacant since 2003.

TheatreSquared Awarded $100K Grant From National Endowment for the Arts

The award is part of the NEAs Our Town initiative that supports creative placemaking in American communities.

Ozarks Electric Cooperative Planning Solar Power Generation Facility

When complete, the first utility-scale, member-owned solar power generation facility in Arkansas will contain approximately 3,927 panels across five acres of land in east Springdale.

Darin Gray Elevated to Chairman, CEO of CJRW

Gray, the former owner of Gray Matters Inc., parent company of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal, was named president of CJRW in 2014, part of a long-term leadership transition plan that was put in place in 2013.

Industry Mag Meat & Poultry Profiles Donnie Smith

Tyson Foods chief executive is the subject of the magazines August issue cover story.

The Supply Side: Boomer generation concedes spending power to young consumers

2nd cohort of new lithium accelerator shows innovations in Bentonville

Weekly wages up 4.2% in Arkansas, Benton County leads with 13.4% wage gain

UAMS announces 40 new full-tuition scholarships for Fall 2026