Author: Paul Gatling

Paul Gatling

Tyson Foods Names Carriers of the Year

Local carriers Comstar Enterprises Inc. of Tontitown and Distribution Solutions Inc. of Harrison were among those recognized for commitment to excellence.

Rogers Law Firm Expands With Fayetteville Office

Keith, Miller, Butler, Schneider & Pawlik PLLC has set up shop in the Fulbright Building on Dickson Street.

Amargos Stresses Mentors At Annual Fast 15 Event

The chief operating officer of Grandslam Performance Associates LLC says she learns something from everyone she meets.

Cornerstone Bank Planning Expansion Into Madison County

Cornerstone Bank president and chief executive officer Charlie Cross said Friday the bank has purchased 1.4 acres in Madison County with plans to construct a full-service facility.

Carrie McKnight Departing CJRW For Return to Walmart

Carrie McKnight, vice president of public relations for Cranford Johnson Robinson Woods Northwest Arkansas office, said Wednesday she is leaving the company to head up the global communications team for Wal-Mart Stores Inc.s Information Systems Division (ISD).

The 2014 Class of Fast-Trackers

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal is pleased to introduce the sixth class of Fast 15 honorees.

Twitter Fodder Not For Everyone (OPINION)

Twitter does not appeal to me. A primary point of repulsion is that there is a certain level of deliberation and wisdom missing in sudden and unprompted bursts of 140…

Health Care Group Completes Purchase Of Undeveloped Acreage on Interstate 49

A group of senior health care professionals recently closed on a $1.8-million commercial real estate deal in Washington County, with plans for a mixed-use project anchored by an assisted living center.

New Event Venue Coming To Downtown Rogers

The Grand at 117, a project led by Shawn and Andrea Dible, will open officially May 23.

Clarity Pointe in Fayetteville Adds Specialized Certification

The licensed, Level-II assisted living community dedicated solely to dementia care has been certified as an Alzheimers Special Care Unit by the Arkansas Office of Long Term Care.

Kutak Rock Building Sells In $5.75M Deal

Bearden Millsap Property LLC of Fort Smith, led by Robert M. Bearden, bought the 35,759-SF Class A office building at 234 E. Millsap Drive.

Laine Baker Moves to Evenings As Main Anchor for KFTA-TV

Baker was announced Monday as the new primetime news anchor of the 5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Fox News Edge newscast.

A&M Chugging Along

The Arkansas & Missouri Railroad Co. plays a quiet but important role in the Northwest Arkansas regional economy.

The Right Direction (OPINION)

State leaders recently dedicated portions of $2 billion allotted to improve Arkansas roadways to several key projects in Northwest Arkansas.

State Kicks Off $2B Highway Program; I-540 Now I-49

A six-mile portion of the new Bella Vista Bypass will be the first of 31 statewide projects under the $1.8-billion highway improvement project known as the Connecting Arkansas Program.

CDI Begins $4.6M Retail Project on Rainbow Curve

CDI Contractors LLC of Little Rock is the general contractor for Rainbow Curve Junction, a 30,000-SF strip center on a 3.01-acre lot, at 103 S.W. Winsted Lane.

Country Outfitter Launches New Business Segments

Fayetteville-based holding company Acumen Brands Inc. has recently launched three new business units of its Country Outfitter e-commerce company.

Erin Rongers Hired as Executive Director of The Cancer Challenge

The cancer survivor and former director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of NWA replaces Tina Waggener, who resigned earlier this year to join retail marketing firm Kendal King Group.